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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Reading to Cambridge

Composite routes from Reading to Cambridge

Cheapest
1 h 37 min
Car
144 km.
from $7
Other
1 h 59 min
110 km.
from $71.39
3 h 48 min
110 km.
Select a ticket
2 h 44 min
110 km.
from $103.22
4 h 9 min
Train, Bus
111 km.
from $95.61

Transport providers

Train operators

Thameslink

Phone:
0345 026 4700
Website:
thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from King's Cross to Cambridge
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$40.50–$82.28
Train from Farringdon to Cambridge
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$43.04–$88.60

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Email:
gwr.feedback@gwr.com
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from Reading to London
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$24.05–$60.76

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Cambridge
Ave. Duration:
2h 27m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$27.85–$40.50

South Western Railway

Phone:
0345 6000 650
Website:
southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Reading to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$27.85–$69.62

Elizabeth Line

Phone:
0343 222 1234
Website:
tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
Train from Reading to London
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.66–$32.91
Train from Reading to Farringdon
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$13.92–$36.71

Great Northern

Phone:
0345 026 4700
Website:
greatnorthernrail.com/
Train from King's Cross to Cambridge
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$32.91–$45.57

Greater Anglia

Email:
ContactCentre@greateranglia.co.uk
Website:
greateranglia.co.uk/
Train from Tottenham Hale to Cambridge
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$26.58–$36.71

Bus operators

Arriva UK

Phone:
0344 800 44 11
Website:
arrivabus.co.uk/
Bus from Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road to Tottenham
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.96

RailAir

Phone:
+44 345 646 0707
Website:
railair.com/
Bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Reading (Station) to Cambridge?

The cheapest way to get from Reading (Station) to Cambridge is to drive which costs $28.26 - $42.39 and takes 1h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Reading (Station) to Cambridge?

The fastest way to get from Reading (Station) to Cambridge is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs $28.26 - $42.39 .

Is there a direct bus between Reading (Station) and Cambridge?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading (Station) to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Cambridge via London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Reading (Station) and Cambridge?

No, there is no direct train from Reading (Station) to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Cambridge via Paddington station and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.

How far is it from Reading (Station) to Cambridge?

The distance between Reading (Station) and Cambridge is 151 km. The road distance is 144.6 km.

How do I travel from Reading (Station) to Cambridge without a car?

The best way to get from Reading (Station) to Cambridge without a car is to train via London which takes 1h 59m and costs $42.39 - $130.43 .

How long does it take to get from Reading (Station) to Cambridge?

It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Reading (Station) to Cambridge, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading (Station) to Cambridge bus from?

Reading (Station) to Cambridge bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where do I catch the Reading (Station) to Cambridge train from?

Reading (Station) to Cambridge train services, operated by First Great Western Service, depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading (Station) to Cambridge?

The best way to get from Reading (Station) to Cambridge is to train via London which takes 1h 59m and costs $42.39 - $130.43 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 48m.

Where does the Reading (Station) to Cambridge bus arrive?

Reading (Station) to Cambridge bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Reading (Station) to Cambridge train arrive?

Reading (Station) to Cambridge train services, operated by First Great Western Service, arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Reading (Station) to Cambridge?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading (Station) to Cambridge is 145 km. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Reading (Station) to Cambridge.

How do I get a train ticket from Reading (Station) to Cambridge?

Book your Reading (Station) to Cambridge train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Reading (Station) to Cambridge?

Book your Reading (Station) to Cambridge bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Cambridge?

There are 688+ hotels available in Cambridge. Prices start at $60.21 per night.
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