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

The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Cambridge is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 1h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nottingham to Cambridge is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Nottingham and Cambridge?

No, there is no direct bus from Nottingham station to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Broad Marsh Bus Station and arriving at Parkside via St Margaret's Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Nottingham and Cambridge?

No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Nottingham and arriving at Cambridge via Ely. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.

How far is it from Nottingham to Cambridge?

The distance between Nottingham and Cambridge is 97 miles. The road distance is 89.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Nottingham to Cambridge without a car is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs £21 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Nottingham to Cambridge, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nottingham to Cambridge bus from?

Nottingham to Cambridge bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Broad Marsh Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Nottingham to Cambridge train from?

Nottingham to Cambridge train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Nottingham station.

Train or bus from Nottingham to Cambridge?

The best way to get from Nottingham to Cambridge is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs £21 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £95 and takes 3h 25m.

Where does the Nottingham to Cambridge bus arrive?

Nottingham to Cambridge bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where does the Nottingham to Cambridge train arrive?

Nottingham to Cambridge train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Ely station.

Can I drive from Nottingham to Cambridge?

Yes, the driving distance between Nottingham to Cambridge is 89 miles. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Nottingham to Cambridge.

How do I get a train ticket from Nottingham to Cambridge?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Nottingham to Cambridge?

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Where can I stay near Cambridge?

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Nottingham to Cambridge - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Nottingham to Cambridge by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Nottingham to ElyLiverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
2h 9m
£21–51
Bus
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus StationUk900 / ...
2. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Parkside777
3h 25m
£26–93
Drive 88.8 mi
1. Drive from Nottingham to Cambridge88.8 mi
1h 39m
£22–32
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Nottingham to PeterboroughLiverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to CambridgeBirmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
2h 38m
£24–61
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Nottingham to PeterboroughLiverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Emmanuel StreetX3 / ...
3h 14m

Nottingham to Cambridge by train

96Weekly Trains

2h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 96.7 mi
Duration: 2h 9m

What companies run services between Nottingham, England and Cambridge, England?

East Midlands Railways operates a train from Nottingham to Ely hourly. Tickets cost £19–45 and the journey takes 1h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Parkside via St Margaret's Bus Station in around 3h 25m.

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