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

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to CERN is to bus which costs €75 - €270 and takes 20h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to CERN is to fly which takes 4h 41m and costs €90 - €330.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and CERN?

No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to CERN. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Meyrin, CERN via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon and Genève, gare Cornavin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.

How far is it from Cambridge to CERN?

The distance between Cambridge and CERN is 803 km.

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

The best way to get from Cambridge to CERN without a car is to train which takes 9h 3m and costs €130 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Cambridge to CERN, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to CERN train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cambridge to CERN?

The best way to get from Cambridge to CERN is to fly which takes 4h 41m and costs €90 - €330. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €130 - €600 and takes 9h 3m, you could also bus, which costs €75 - €270 and takes 20h 13m.

Where does the Cambridge to CERN train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near CERN?

There are 1235+ hotels available in CERN.

Cambridge to CERN - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from London Stansted Airport
best
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)STN - GVA
4h 41m
€93–329
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Cross
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)LTN - GVA
5h 42m
€75–261
Train
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Cross
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to GeneveTgv
9h 3m
€137–572
Bus
1. Take the bus from Parkside to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals491
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Station
20h 13m
€79–263
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cambridge to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to CERN
9h 57m
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)LGW - GVA
5h 52m
€76–227
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Farringdon
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)LHR - GVA
6h 6m
€111–344
Train to London City Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Cross
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)LCY - GVA
5h 40m
€134–386
Train, train to London Southend Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cambridge to London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Southend Airport
3. Fly from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)SEN - GVA
6h 39m
€79–300
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Finsbury Park
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)700
3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Geneva479
20h 26m
€92–228
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cambridge to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to CERN
10h 58m
€178–263

Cambridge to CERN by train, tram, and foot

55Weekly Services

9h 3mAverage Duration

€137Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cambridge to CERN.

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Distance: 803.5 km
Duration: 4h 41m

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

easyJet, Jet2.com, and British Airways fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Geneva International Airport (GVA) once daily. 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 9h 3m.

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