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How to get fromCambridge to CERNby plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, car train or car ferry

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There are 11 ways to get from Cambridge to CERN by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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  1. Fly from London Stansted Airport

    best
    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane STN - GVA
    4h 39m
    €78–310

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cambridge to Finsbury Parktrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Stationbus bus
    20h 17m
    €68–233

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Genevetrain train Tgv
    8h 59m
    €138–472

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Cambridge to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to CERNcar car
    10h 2m

  5. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane LGW - GVA
    5h 52m
    €77–238

  6. Train to London City Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane LCY - GVA
    5h 35m
    €126–387

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to Farringdontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane LHR - GVA
    6h 6m
    €123–356

  8. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane LTN - GVA
    5h 42m
    €75–282

  9. Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain train
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane BHX - GVA
    6h 42m
    €70–392

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Parkside to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 491
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Genevabus bus
    21h 19m
    €96–231

  11. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cambridge to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to CERNcar car
    11h 3m
    €178–263

Cambridge to CERN by train, tram, and foot

Calendar54Weekly Services
Duration8h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket€138Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cambridge, England and CERN, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France?

Jet2.com, easyJet, and British Airways fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Geneva International Airport (GVA) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cambridge to CERN via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, Geneve, Genève, gare Cornavin, and Meyrin, CERN in around 8h 59m.

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