What is the cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Basingstoke?

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Basingstoke is to drive which costs £24 - £35 and takes 1h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cambridge to Basingstoke?

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Basingstoke is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs £24 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Basingstoke?

No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Basingstoke. However, there are services departing from Parkside and arriving at The Malls via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Frimley station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Basingstoke?

No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Basingstoke. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Basingstoke via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.

How far is it from Cambridge to Basingstoke?

The distance between Cambridge and Basingstoke is 106 miles. The road distance is 101.1 miles.

How do I travel from Cambridge to Basingstoke without a car?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Basingstoke without a car is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs £45 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Cambridge to Basingstoke?

It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Cambridge to Basingstoke, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Basingstoke bus from?

Cambridge to Basingstoke bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Parkside station.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Basingstoke train from?

Cambridge to Basingstoke train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Cambridge station.

Train or bus from Cambridge to Basingstoke?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Basingstoke is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs £45 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus and line 730 bus, which costs and takes 4h 56m.

Where does the Cambridge to Basingstoke bus arrive?

Cambridge to Basingstoke bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Cambridge to Basingstoke train arrive?

Cambridge to Basingstoke train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Cambridge to Basingstoke?

Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Basingstoke is 101 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Cambridge to Basingstoke.

How do I get a train ticket from Cambridge to Basingstoke?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Cambridge to Basingstoke?

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Cambridge to Basingstoke - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 730 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Cambridge to Basingstoke by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain Kings Lynn - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Basingstoketrain London Waterloo - Basingstoke / ...
2h 38m
£46–110
Drive 100.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cambridge to Basingstokecar 100.5 mi
1h 46m
£25–35
Bus, line 730 bus
1. Take the bus from Parkside to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 727 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Frimley stationbus 730
4h 56m
Train via Reading
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Farringdontrain Cambridge - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from Farringdon Without to Readingtrain Elizabeth
3h 1m
£64–129
Train, line 344 bus
1. Take the train from Cambridge to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Liverpool Street Station to Clapham Junction Stationbus 344
3. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Basingstoketrain
3h 52m
£47–95

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Distance: 105.9 mi
Duration: 2h 38m

What companies run services between Cambridge, England and Basingstoke, England?

You can take a train from Cambridge to Basingstoke via London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 2h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkside to The Malls via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Frimley station in around 4h 56m.

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