How to Travel from

Reading to Cambridge

by Rideshare, Route or Car

Great Britain Reading Cambridge

Cheapest

By car (144 km)

1 h 37 min

144 km.

from $7

Other

Rideshare

1 h 37 min

144 km.

from $5.48

Train via London

1 h 59 min

110 km.

from $71.39

Train

2 h 44 min

110 km.

from $103.22

Train, Bus

4 h 9 min

111 km.

from $95.61

Train operators

Thameslink

Phone:

0345 026 4700

Website:

thameslinkrailway.com/

Train from King's Cross to Cambridge

Ave. Duration:

1h 6m

Frequency:

6 times a week

Estimated price:

$40.50–$82.28

Train from Farringdon to Cambridge

Ave. Duration:

1h 15m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$43.04–$88.60

First Great Western Service

Phone:

+44 3457 000 125

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

gwr.com/

Train from Reading to London

Ave. Duration:

38 min

Frequency:

Every 10 minutes

Estimated price:

$24.05–$60.76

National Express

Phone:

08717 81 81 81

Website:

nationalexpress.com/en

Bus from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Cambridge

Ave. Duration:

2h 27m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$27.85–$40.50

South Western Railway

Phone:

0345 6000 650

Website:

southwesternrailway.com/

Train from Reading to London

Ave. Duration:

1h 24m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$27.85–$69.62

Elizabeth Line

Phone:

0343 222 1234

Website:

tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/

Train from Reading to London

Ave. Duration:

53 min

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$12.66–$32.91

Train from Reading to Farringdon

Ave. Duration:

1h 5m

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$13.92–$36.71

Great Northern

Phone:

0345 026 4700

Website:

greatnorthernrail.com/

Train from King's Cross to Cambridge

Ave. Duration:

48 min

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$32.91–$45.57

Greater Anglia

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

greateranglia.co.uk/

Train from Tottenham Hale to Cambridge

Ave. Duration:

1h 10m

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$26.58–$36.71

Bus operators

Arriva UK

Phone:

0344 800 44 11

Website:

arrivabus.co.uk/

Bus from Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road to Tottenham

Ave. Duration:

1h 11m

Frequency:

Every 15 minutes

Estimated price:

$2.96

RailAir

Phone:

+44 345 646 0707

Website:

railair.com/

Bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow

Ave. Duration:

44 min

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

What is the cheapest way to get from Reading (Station) to Cambridge?

The cheapest way to get from Reading (Station) to Cambridge is to drive which costs $28.26 - $42.39 and takes 1h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Reading (Station) to Cambridge?

The fastest way to get from Reading (Station) to Cambridge is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs $28.26 - $42.39 .

Is there a direct bus between Reading (Station) and Cambridge?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading (Station) to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Cambridge via London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Reading (Station) and Cambridge?

No, there is no direct train from Reading (Station) to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Cambridge via Paddington station and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.

How far is it from Reading (Station) to Cambridge?

The distance between Reading (Station) and Cambridge is 151 km. The road distance is 144.6 km.

How do I travel from Reading (Station) to Cambridge without a car?

The best way to get from Reading (Station) to Cambridge without a car is to train via London which takes 1h 59m and costs $42.39 - $130.43 .

How long does it take to get from Reading (Station) to Cambridge?

It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Reading (Station) to Cambridge, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading (Station) to Cambridge bus from?

Reading (Station) to Cambridge bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where do I catch the Reading (Station) to Cambridge train from?

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

Train or bus from Reading (Station) to Cambridge?

The best way to get from Reading (Station) to Cambridge is to train via London which takes 1h 59m and costs $42.39 - $130.43 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 48m.

Where does the Reading (Station) to Cambridge bus arrive?

Reading (Station) to Cambridge bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Reading (Station) to Cambridge train arrive?

Reading (Station) to Cambridge train services, operated by First Great Western Service, arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Reading (Station) to Cambridge?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading (Station) to Cambridge is 145 km. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Reading (Station) to Cambridge.

How do I get a train ticket from Reading (Station) to Cambridge?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Reading (Station) to Cambridge?

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Where can I stay near Cambridge?

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University of Cambridge

The University of Cambridge is a public collegiate research university in Cambridge, England. Founded in 1209, the University of Cambridge is the world's third-oldest university in continuous operation. The university's founding followed the arrival of scholars who left the University of Oxford for Cambridge after a dispute with local townspeople. The two ancient English universities, although sometimes described as rivals, share many common features and are often jointly referred to as Oxbridge.

King's College

King's College, formally The King's College of Our Lady and Saint Nicholas in Cambridge, is a constituent college of the University of Cambridge. The college lies beside the River Cam and faces out onto King's Parade in the centre of the city.

St John's College

St John's College, formally the College of St John the Evangelist in the University of Cambridge, is a constituent college of the University of Cambridge, founded by the Tudor matriarch Lady Margaret Beaufort. In constitutional terms, the college is a charitable corporation established by a charter dated 9 April 1511. The aims of the college, as specified by its statutes, are the promotion of education, religion, learning and research. It is one of the largest Oxbridge colleges in terms of student numbers. For 2022, St John's was ranked 6th of 29 colleges in the Tompkins Table (the annual league table of Cambridge colleges) with over 35 per cent of its students earning first-class honours. It is the second wealthiest college in Oxford and Cambridge, after its neighbour Trinity College, Cambridge.

Cambridge

Cambridge is a university city, non-metropolitan district and the county town of Cambridgeshire, England. It is located on the River Cam approximately 55 mi north of London. As of the 2021 United Kingdom census, the population of Cambridge was 145,700. Cambridge became an important trading centre during the Roman and Viking ages, and there is archaeological evidence of settlement in the area as early as the Bronze Age. The first town charters were granted in the 12th century, although modern city status was not officially conferred until 1951.

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Six ways to Travel from Reading to Cambridge

Transport providers

Train operators

Thameslink

First Great Western Service

National Express

South Western Railway

Elizabeth Line

Great Northern

Greater Anglia

Bus operators

Arriva UK

RailAir

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Reading (Station) to Cambridge?

What is the fastest way to get from Reading (Station) to Cambridge?

Is there a direct bus between Reading (Station) and Cambridge?

Is there a direct train between Reading (Station) and Cambridge?

How far is it from Reading (Station) to Cambridge?

How do I travel from Reading (Station) to Cambridge without a car?

How long does it take to get from Reading (Station) to Cambridge?

Where do I catch the Reading (Station) to Cambridge bus from?

Where do I catch the Reading (Station) to Cambridge train from?

Train or bus from Reading (Station) to Cambridge?

Where does the Reading (Station) to Cambridge bus arrive?

Where does the Reading (Station) to Cambridge train arrive?

Can I drive from Reading (Station) to Cambridge?

How do I get a train ticket from Reading (Station) to Cambridge?

How do I get a bus ticket from Reading (Station) to Cambridge?

Where can I stay near Cambridge?