There are 6 ways to get from Charing Cross (Station) to University of Cambridge by subway, train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Subway, train
best- Take the subway from Covent Garden station to King's Cross St. Pancras stationPiccadilly
- Take the train from King's Cross to CambridgeLondon Kings Cross - Kings Lynn / ...
1h 42m£14–38Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from London to Cambridge58.1 mi
1h 41m£4–8Bus
- Take the bus from Charing Cross to Aldgate Bus Station15 / ...
- Take the bus from Mansell Street to Stratford City Bus StationA9
- Take the bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Parkside
2h 46m£12–65Train
- Take the train from London Bridge to CambridgeBrighton - Cambridge / ...
2h 10m£17–61Line 26 bus, train
- Take the bus from Charing Cross to Liverpool Street Station26 / ...
- Take the train from London Liverpool Street to CambridgeLondon Liverpool Street - Cambridge North / ...
2h 19m£19–61Drive 57.8 mi
- Drive from Charing Cross (Station) to University of Cambridge57.8 mi
1h 15m£15–21
Charing Cross (Station) to University of Cambridge by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charing Cross (Station) to University of Cambridge is to rideshare which costs £4 - £8 and takes 1h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Charing Cross (Station) to University of Cambridge is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs £14 - £21.
No, there is no direct bus from Charing Cross (Station) to University of Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Charing Cross and arriving at Parkside via Mansell Street and Stratford City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Charing Cross (Station) station to University of Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Covent Garden station and arriving at Cambridge via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.
The distance between Charing Cross (Station) and University of Cambridge is 59 miles. The road distance is 58.1 miles.
The best way to get from Charing Cross (Station) to University of Cambridge without a car is to subway and train which takes 1h 42m and costs £14 - £40.
It takes approximately 1h 42m to get from Charing Cross (Station) to University of Cambridge, including transfers.
Charing Cross (Station) to University of Cambridge bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Charing Cross station.
Charing Cross (Station) to University of Cambridge train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Covent Garden station.
The best way to get from Charing Cross (Station) to University of Cambridge is to bus which takes 2h 46m and costs £11 - £70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £17 - £65 and takes 2h 10m.
What companies run services between Charing Cross (Station), Greater London, England and University of Cambridge, England?
You can take a bus from Charing Cross to University of Cambridge via Aldgate Bus Station, Mansell Street, Stratford City Bus Station, and Parkside in around 2h 46m. Alternatively, Thameslink operates a train from London Bridge to Cambridge hourly. Tickets cost £12–50 and the journey takes 1h 23m.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from Covent Garden station to King's Cross St. Pancras station
- Ave. Duration
- 6 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
- Off Peak
- £2–3
- Peak
- £2–3
Train from King's Cross to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- https://www.greatnorthernrail.com/
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from King's Cross to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £12–35
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from London Bridge to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–50
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from London Liverpool Street to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £15–55
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- galcustomerservices@goaheadlondon.com
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Charing Cross to Aldgate Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–17
- Website
- https://www.goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–17
Bus from Charing Cross to Aldgate Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
Bus from Charing Cross to Liverpool Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Mansell Street to Stratford City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Parkside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £21–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Parkside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from London to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Charing Cross (Station) to University of Cambridge bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Aldgate Bus Station.
Charing Cross (Station) to University of Cambridge train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at King's Cross St. Pancras station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charing Cross (Station) to University of Cambridge is 58 miles. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Charing Cross (Station) to University of Cambridge.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Charing Cross (Station) and University of Cambridge. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.