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Basingstoke to Cambridge

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Basingstoke, Great Britain → Cambridge, Great Britain

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Basingstoke to Cambridge

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Transport providers

Thameslink
Website
First Great Western Service
Website
National Express
Website
South Western Railway
Website
Elizabeth Line
Website
Great Northern
Website
Greater Anglia
Website
Thameslink
Website
1h 6m
6 times a week
$39.24–$82.28
0345 026 4700
0345 026 4700
Call
First Great Western Service
Website
38 min
Every 10 minutes
$24.05–$58.23
+44 3457 000 125
+44 3457 000 125
Call Contact via email
National Express
Website
2h 27m
Hourly
$27.85–$39.24
08717 81 81 81
08717 81 81 81
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South Western Railway
Website
1h 8m
Every 15 minutes
$30.38–$75.95
0345 6000 650
0345 6000 650
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Elizabeth Line
Website
53 min
Twice daily
$12.66–$32.91
0343 222 1234
0343 222 1234
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Great Northern
Website
48 min
Every 30 minutes
$31.64–$44.30
0345 026 4700
0345 026 4700
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Greater Anglia
Website
1h 10m
Every 30 minutes
$25.32–$35.44
Arriva UK
Website
Arriva UK
Website
1h 11m
Every 15 minutes
$2.86
0344 800 44 11
0344 800 44 11
Call

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Cambridge is to bus which costs $23.91 - $33.70 and takes 4h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Cambridge is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs $31.52 - $45.65 .

Is there a direct bus between Basingstoke and Cambridge?

No, there is no direct bus from Basingstoke to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from The Malls and arriving at Cambridge via Frimley station and London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Basingstoke and Cambridge?

No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke and arriving at Cambridge via Reading, Paddington station and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Cambridge?

The distance between Basingstoke and Cambridge is 176 km. The road distance is 162.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Cambridge without a car is to train via Reading which takes 2h 20m and costs $48.91 - $163.04 .

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

It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Basingstoke to Cambridge, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Cambridge bus from?

Basingstoke to Cambridge bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 station.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Cambridge train from?

Basingstoke to Cambridge train services, operated by First Great Western Service, depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Basingstoke to Cambridge?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Cambridge is to train via Reading which takes 2h 20m and costs $48.91 - $163.04 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23.91 - $33.70 and takes 4h 58m.

Where does the Basingstoke to Cambridge bus arrive?

Basingstoke to Cambridge bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Cambridge station.

Where does the Basingstoke to Cambridge train arrive?

Basingstoke to Cambridge train services, operated by First Great Western Service, arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Basingstoke to Cambridge?

Yes, the driving distance between Basingstoke to Cambridge is 162 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Basingstoke to Cambridge.

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

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Where can I stay near Cambridge?

There are 720+ hotels available in Cambridge. Prices start at $36.40 per night.
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