There are 6 ways to get from Charing Cross to University of Cambridge by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from King's Cross to CambridgeLondon Kings Cross - Kings Lynn / ...
1h 35m£14–38Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from London to Cambridge58.1 mi
1h 38m£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 42m£12–65Line 29 bus, train
- Take the bus from Trafalgar Square to Finsbury Park Station29 / ...
- Take the train from Finsbury Park to CambridgeBrighton - Cambridge / ...
2h 13m£20–46Line 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 18m£20–61Drive 57.8 mi
- Drive from Charing Cross to University of Cambridge57.8 mi
1h 15m£15–21
Charing Cross to University of Cambridge by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charing Cross to University of Cambridge is to rideshare which costs £4 - £8 and takes 1h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Charing Cross to University of Cambridge is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs £14 - £21.
No, there is no direct bus from Charing Cross 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 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Charing Cross 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 35m.
The distance between Charing Cross and University of Cambridge is 58 miles. The road distance is 58.1 miles.
The best way to get from Charing Cross to University of Cambridge without a car is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs £14 - £40.
It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from Charing Cross to University of Cambridge, including transfers.
Charing Cross to University of Cambridge bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Charing Cross station.
Charing Cross to University of Cambridge train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from King's Cross station.
The best way to get from Charing Cross to University of Cambridge is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs £14 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £70 and takes 2h 42m.
What companies run services between Charing Cross, Greater London, England and University of Cambridge, England?
Great Northern operates a train from King's Cross to Cambridge every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £12–35 and the journey takes 49 min. Thameslink also services this route 6 times a week. Alternatively, 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 42m.
Train from King's Cross to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £12–35
- Website
- https://www.greatnorthernrail.com/
Train from Finsbury Park to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–40
- 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 Finsbury Park to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from London Liverpool Street to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–55
- 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
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 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
- 25 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 15m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- customer.services@arriva.co.uk
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Trafalgar Square to Finsbury Park Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £3
- 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 to University of Cambridge bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Aldgate Bus Station.
Charing Cross to University of Cambridge train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Cambridge station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charing Cross to University of Cambridge is 58 miles. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Charing Cross to University of Cambridge.
There are 832+ hotels available in University of Cambridge.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Charing Cross and University of Cambridge. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.