Rome2Rio

How to get fromCambridge to Strandby train or plane

Find Transport to Strand

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Cambridge to Strand by train or plane

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

  1. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Cambridge to Farringdontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane LHR - CPT
    15h 58m
    R 6,919–18,838

  2. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cambridge to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane LGW - CPT
    15h 44m
    R 5,608–17,254

  3. 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 Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane LCY - CPT
    17h 42m
    R 9,586–26,220

  4. Train to Norwich International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to Norwichtrain train
    2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane NWI - CPT
    18h 14m
    R 15,578–56,067

  5. 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 Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane LTN - CPT
    18h 39m
    R 6,175–21,504

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration13h 55mAverage Duration
TicketR 6,054Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cambridge, England and Strand, South Africa?

There is no direct connection from Cambridge to Strand. However, you can take the train to Farringdon, walk to Farringdon Without, take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Cape Town International Airport (CPT), then take the taxi to Strand. Alternatively, you can take the train to Gatwick Airport, walk to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) airport, fly to Cape Town International Airport (CPT), then take the taxi to Strand.

Airlines
Train operators

Want to know more about travelling around South Africa

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

Trips from Cambridge

Trips to Strand

Popular routes