There are 5 ways to get from Croydon to University of Cambridge by train, bus, or car
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Train via Pembroke Street
best- Take the train from East Croydon to CambridgeBrighton - Cambridge / ...
1h 58m£24–60Line 75 bus, line 108 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Hogarth Crescent to Lewisham Centre75
- Take the bus from Lewisham Centre to Stratford City Bus Station108
- Take the bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Parkside
3h 44m£11–113Bus, train
- Take the bus from Hogarth Crescent to E & C / Newington Causeway468
- Take the train from London Liverpool Street to CambridgeLondon Liverpool Street - Cambridge North / ...
3h 19m£20–75Drive 66.9 mi
- Drive from Croydon to University of Cambridge66.9 mi
1h 30m£17–24Train
- Take the train from East Croydon to CambridgeBrighton - Cambridge / ...
1h 59m£24–60
Croydon to University of Cambridge by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Croydon to University of Cambridge is to drive which costs £16 - £24 and takes 1h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Croydon to University of Cambridge is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs £16 - £24.
No, there is no direct bus from Croydon to University of Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Hogarth Crescent and arriving at Parkside via Lewisham Centre and Stratford City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from East Croydon and arriving at Cambridge. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 38m.
The distance between Croydon and University of Cambridge is 73 miles. The road distance is 67.3 miles.
The best way to get from Croydon to University of Cambridge without a car is to train via Pembroke Street which takes 1h 58m and costs £24 - £60.
It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from Croydon to University of Cambridge, including transfers.
Croydon to University of Cambridge bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Hogarth Crescent station.
Croydon to University of Cambridge train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from East Croydon station.
The best way to get from Croydon to University of Cambridge is to train via Pembroke Street which takes 1h 58m and costs £24 - £60. Alternatively, you can line 75 bus and line 108 bus and bus, which costs £11 - £120 and takes 3h 44m.
What companies run services between Croydon, England and University of Cambridge, England?
Thameslink operates a train from East Croydon to Cambridge hourly. Tickets cost £24–60 and the journey takes 1h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hogarth Crescent to University of Cambridge via Lewisham Centre, Stratford City Bus Station, and Parkside in around 3h 44m.
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- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from East Croydon to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–60
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from London Liverpool Street to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–55
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- customer.services@arriva.co.uk
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Hogarth Crescent to E & C / Newington Causeway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £3
- Phone
- +44 20 7788 8550
- customer.care@abellio.co.uk
- Website
- transportukbus.com
Bus from Hogarth Crescent to E & C / Newington Causeway
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.transportukbus.com/
Bus from Hogarth Crescent to Lewisham Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- galcustomerservices@goaheadlondon.com
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Lewisham Centre to Stratford City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–65
- Website
- https://www.goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–65
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Contact Details
- 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 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Parkside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £17–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Croydon to University of Cambridge bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Lewisham Centre station.
Croydon to University of Cambridge train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Cambridge station.
Yes, the driving distance between Croydon to University of Cambridge is 67 miles. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Croydon to University of Cambridge.
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