There are 5 ways to get from Southampton 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 / ...
2h 47m£62–146Bus 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 10m£21–45Bus
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 032
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Parksidebus 727 / ...
4h 55m£29–70Drive 129.1 mi
- Drive from Southampton to Cambridgecar 129.1 mi
2h 17m£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 7m£64–142
Southampton to Cambridge by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Cambridge is to bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR) which costs £20 - £45 and takes 5h 10m.
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 4h 55m.
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 47m.
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 47m and costs £60 - £150.
It takes approximately 2h 47m 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 47m and costs £60 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £70 and takes 4h 55m.
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 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Parkside via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 4h 55m.
- 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
- £27–65
- 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
- £29–60
- 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 (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
- £12–30
- 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
Bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–30
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from London Heathrow Airport to Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–15
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
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.
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