The distance between Winchester and Cambridge is around 188km (117 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 60m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Winchester to Cambridge by train 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 London Waterloo and then to Cambridge.
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There are several options for getting from Winchester to Cambridge by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £61 ($72) and will take around 1h 60m.
The distance between Winchester and Cambridge is around 188km (117 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 161km (100 miles)
It takes around 1h 60m to get from Winchester and Cambridge by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Winchester to Cambridge is to take the train which takes around 1h 60m and will set you back approx £61 ($72).
The cheapest way to travel between Winchester and Cambridge, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £61 ($72) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Winchester and Cambridge. It typically takes around 1h 60m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Winchester to Cambridge. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Waterloo, Euston station and King's Cross St. Pancras station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 60m.
South Western Railway, Great Northern, Thameslink and Greater Anglia run train services between Winchester 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 Winchester and Cambridge. We recommend that you take the train to London Waterloo and then to Cambridge. instead which will take 1h 60m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Winchester to Cambridge. We recommend that you take the train to London Waterloo 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 Winchester and Cambridge. The distance is around 188km (117 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 Winchester to Cambridge is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 60m and will usually cost around £61 ($72).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 1h 60m | £61($72) | hourly | 204km (126 miles) |
Train via London Waterloo | 2h 55m | £65($77) | every 30 mins | 200km (124 miles) |
Drive | 2hrs | £33($39) | on demand | 188km (117 miles) |
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The following major airports near Cambridge offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.