The distance between Nottingham and Cambridge is around 148km (92 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 40m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Nottingham 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 Ely.
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Take the bus to Leicester St Margarets Bus Station and then to Cambridge Parkside.
There are several options for getting from Nottingham to Cambridge by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £12 ($14) and will take around 2h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £17 ($20).
The distance between Nottingham and Cambridge is around 148km (92 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 120km (74 miles)
It takes around 1h 55m to get from Nottingham and Cambridge by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Nottingham to Cambridge is to drive which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx £17 ($20).
The cheapest way to travel between Nottingham and Cambridge, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £12 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Nottingham and Cambridge. It typically takes around 1h 55m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Nottingham to Cambridge. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Ely. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 55m.
East Midlands Railways and CrossCountry run train services between Nottingham and Cambridge. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 55m, 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 Nottingham and Cambridge. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Nottingham to Cambridge. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Leicester St Margarets Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.
National Express run regular bus services between Nottingham and Cambridge. Buses run once daily and take around 2h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nottingham to Cambridge. We recommend that you take the train to Ely. instead which will take 1h 55m.
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 Nottingham and Cambridge. The distance is around 148km (92 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nottingham to Cambridge is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around £39 ($46).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 1h 55m | £39($46) | hourly | 156km (97 miles) |
Train via Leicester | 2h 20m | £77($90) | hourly | 200km (124 miles) |
Bus | 2h 45m | £12($14) | once daily | 160km (100 miles) |
Drive | 1h 40m | £17($20) | on demand | 148km (92 miles) |
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