There are 5 ways to get from Southampton to Cambridge by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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 / ...
2h 48m£57–107Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
cheapest- Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 032 / ...
- Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18bus Uk950
5h 25m£17–29Bus
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 032 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Parksidebus 727 / ...
5h 4m£20–36Drive 129.1 mi
- Drive from Southampton to Cambridgecar 129.1 mi
2h 17m£33–47Train
- Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from London Bridge to Cambridgetrain Brighton - Cambridge / ...
3h 8m£64–95
Southampton to Cambridge by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Cambridge is to bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR) which costs £17 - £29 and takes 5h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Southampton to Cambridge is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Parkside via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Southampton 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 2h 48m.
The distance between Southampton and Cambridge is 138 miles. The road distance is 129.9 miles.
The best way to get from Southampton to Cambridge without a car is to train via London which takes 2h 48m and costs £55 - £110.
It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Southampton to Cambridge, including transfers.
Southampton to Cambridge bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.
Southampton to Cambridge train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
The best way to get from Southampton to Cambridge is to train via London which takes 2h 48m and costs £55 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £40 and takes 5h 4m.
What companies run services between Southampton, England and Cambridge, England?
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Cambridge via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and King's Cross in around 2h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Parkside via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 5h 4m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Southampton Central to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–60
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Southampton Central to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–60
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Parkside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- National Express
.jpg "Bus Exterior")
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
The London Underground: Essential tips to navigate the Tube
Read the travel guide
How do I buy a London Underground ticket?
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Southampton to Cambridge bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Southampton to Cambridge train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Cambridge is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Southampton to Cambridge.
Book your Southampton to Cambridge train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Southampton to Cambridge bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 908+ hotels available in Cambridge.