The distance between Windsor and Cambridge is around 117km (73 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 25m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Windsor 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 Vauxhall and then to Cambridge.
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Take the bus to Cambridge Parkside.
There are several options for getting from Windsor to Cambridge by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £10 ($12) and will take around 3h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £14 ($16).
The distance between Windsor and Cambridge is around 117km (73 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 94km (59 miles)
It takes around 1h 50m to get from Windsor and Cambridge by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Windsor to Cambridge is to drive which takes around 1h 25m and will set you back approx £14 ($16).
The cheapest way to travel between Windsor and Cambridge, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £10 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Windsor and Cambridge. It typically takes around 1h 50m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Windsor to Cambridge. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Vauxhall and King's Cross St. Pancras station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 50m.
South Western Railway, Great Northern and Thameslink run train services between Windsor and Cambridge. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 50m, 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 Windsor and Cambridge. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Windsor to Cambridge. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 Heathrow Terminal 5. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.
National Express run regular bus services between Windsor and Cambridge. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 3h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Windsor to Cambridge. We recommend that you take the train to Vauxhall and then to Cambridge. instead which will take 1h 50m.
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 Windsor and Cambridge. The distance is around 117km (73 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Windsor to Cambridge is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around £40 ($47).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 1h 50m | £40($47) | hourly | 138km (86 miles) |
Bus | 3h 25m | £10($12) | 5 times a day | 167km (104 miles) |
Drive | 1h 25m | £14($16) | on demand | 117km (73 miles) |
South Western Railway
Great Northern
Thameslink
Greater Anglia
The following major airports near Cambridge offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.