The distance between Dover and Cambridge is around 193km (120 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 60m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Dover to Cambridge by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Cambridge → Dover if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to St Pancras International and then to Cambridge.
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There are several options for getting from Dover to Cambridge by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £66 ($78) and will take around 1h 60m.
The distance between Dover and Cambridge is around 193km (120 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 145km (90 miles)
It takes around 1h 60m to get from Dover and Cambridge by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Dover to Cambridge is to take the train which takes around 1h 60m and will set you back approx £66 ($78).
The cheapest way to travel between Dover and Cambridge, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £66 ($78) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Dover and Cambridge. It typically takes around 1h 60m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Dover to Cambridge. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Pancras International and London Kings Cross. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 60m.
South Eastern Trains Service, Great Northern, Thameslink and Greater Anglia run train services between Dover and Cambridge. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 60m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Dover and Cambridge. We recommend that you take the train to St Pancras International and then to Cambridge. instead which will take 1h 60m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dover to Cambridge. We recommend that you take the train to St Pancras International and then to Cambridge. instead which will take 1h 60m.
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 Dover and Cambridge. The distance is around 193km (120 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dover to Cambridge is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 60m and will usually cost around £66 ($78).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 2 similar | 1h 60m | £66($78) | hourly | 217km (135 miles) |
Train via London Bridge | 3h 5m | £72($85) | hourly | 218km (136 miles) |
Train via London Bridge | 3h 15m | £74($87) | hourly | 211km (131 miles) |
Drive | 2hrs | £34($40) | on demand | 193km (120 miles) |
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The following major airports near Cambridge offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.