The distance between Canterbury and Cambridge is around 167km (104 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 45m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Canterbury to Cambridge by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to St Pancras International and then to Cambridge.
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Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Cambridge Parkside.
There are several options for getting from Canterbury to Cambridge by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($16) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £19 ($23).
The distance between Canterbury and Cambridge is around 167km (104 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 122km (76 miles)
It takes around 2hrs to get from Canterbury and Cambridge by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Canterbury to Cambridge is to drive which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx £19 ($23).
The cheapest way to travel between Canterbury and Cambridge, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Canterbury and Cambridge. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Canterbury to Cambridge. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Pancras International. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2hrs.
South Eastern Trains Service, Thameslink and Greater Anglia run train services between Canterbury and Cambridge. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Canterbury and Cambridge. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Canterbury to Cambridge. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 5hrs.
National Express and FlixBus run regular bus services between Canterbury and Cambridge. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 5hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Canterbury to Cambridge. We recommend that you take the train to St Pancras International and then to Cambridge. instead which will take 2hrs.
The closest major airport to Cambridge is Cambridge Airport (CBG) (CBG) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from Cambridge. London Stansted Airport (STN) (STN) and London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Canterbury and Cambridge. The distance is around 167km (104 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Canterbury to Cambridge is to take the train which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around £68 ($80).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2hrs | £68($80) | hourly | 205km (127 miles) |
Train via Stratford International | 2h 15m | £66($78) | hourly | 190km (118 miles) |
Bus | 5hrs | £14($16) | every 20 mins | 222km (138 miles) |
Drive | 1h 45m | £19($23) | on demand | 167km (104 miles) |
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