There are 5 ways to get from Southampton Port to Cambridge by train, bus, or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain London Kings Cross - Kings Lynn / ...
3h 14m£59–146Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 032
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Parksidebus 727 / ...
5h 33m£30–78Drive 129.2 mi
- Drive from Southampton Port to Cambridgecar 129.2 mi
2h 19m£32–46Train
- Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from London Bridge to Cambridgetrain Brighton - Cambridge / ...
3h 34m£63–147Train via Reading
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to Liverpool Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Cambridgetrain
4h 57m£81–153
Southampton Port to Cambridge by bus, train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Southampton Port to Cambridge is to bus which costs £30 - £80 and takes 5h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Southampton Port to Cambridge is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Southampton Port to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Regents Park Road and arriving at Parkside via Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Southampton Port to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Cambridge via Waterloo station and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
The distance between Southampton Port and Cambridge is 139 miles. The road distance is 129.9 miles.
The best way to get from Southampton Port to Cambridge without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 14m and costs £55 - £150.
It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Southampton Port to Cambridge, including transfers.
Southampton Port to Cambridge bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.
Southampton Port to Cambridge train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
The best way to get from Southampton Port to Cambridge is to train via London which takes 3h 14m and costs £55 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 5h 33m.
What companies run services between Southampton Port, England and Cambridge, England?
You can take a bus from Regents Park Road to Cambridge via Central Station, Southampton Central, London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and King's Cross in around 3h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Regents Park Road to Parkside via Marlands, Coach Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 5h 33m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Southampton Central to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £30–75
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Southampton Central to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £30–75
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatnorthernrail.com
Train from King's Cross to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £26–60
- Website
- https://www.greatnorthernrail.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from King's Cross to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £28–55
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from London Bridge to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Southampton Central to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Reading to Liverpool Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £28–60
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- greateranglia.co.uk
Train from London Liverpool Street to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £26–50
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Parkside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Southampton Port to Cambridge bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Southampton Port to Cambridge train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Southampton Port to Cambridge is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Southampton Port to Cambridge.
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