When traveling between Portsmouth and Cambridge, where do I depart from Portsmouth and where do I arrive in Cambridge?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Portsmouth to Cambridge: Buses most often depart from Portsmouth at Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange and arrive in Cambridge at Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece). Trains mostly leave from Portsmouth Harbour and tend to arrive in Cambridge.

Which travel companies can get me from Portsmouth to Cambridge?

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Portsmouth to Cambridge: You can travel to Cambridge from Portsmouth by bus with National Express. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $45 (€40) with National Express from Portsmouth to Cambridge. You can travel from Portsmouth to Cambridge by train with South Western Railway. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $90 (€79) with South Western Railway from Portsmouth to Cambridge.

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from Portsmouth to Cambridge

How to get from Portsmouth to Cambridge by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Portsmouth to Cambridge is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

09:00PM5h20

The Hard Interchange (stand A)

09:00PMCambridge Parkside

€441One-way

1 transfer

Cheapest

09:00PM5h20

The Hard Interchange (stand A)

09:00PMCambridge Parkside

€441One-way

1 transfer

Fastest

09:00PM5h20

The Hard Interchange (stand A)

09:00PMCambridge Parkside

€441One-way

1 transfer

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Travel Information between Portsmouth and Cambridge

	Distance	109 miles (176 km)
	Available travel modes	Bus or train
	Ticket price range	$45 - $90
	Fastest mode	Train • $90 (€79) • 3 h 22 min
	Popular travel companies	National Express or South Western Railway

Travel 109 miles (176 km) by bus or train from Portsmouth to Cambridge. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are National Express or South Western Railway among others. Travelers can even take a direct from Portsmouth to Cambridge.

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Thameslink, Southern and National Express will get you between Portsmouth and Cambridge at great prices. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best travel times, prices and tickets for your trip.

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South Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom, providing services in the south and south-west of England. It operates a variety of train types, including high-speed trains, local stopping services, and suburban commuter trains. It also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for South Western Railway include London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour, London Waterloo to Weymouth, and London Waterloo to Bournemouth.

Southern Rail is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from high-speed intercity trains to local commuter services. Its trains include the InterCity 125, InterCity 225, and Class 444 and 450. It also offers a variety of ticket types, such as Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Southern Rail are London to Brighton, London to Southampton, and London to Portsmouth.

Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance travel company operating over 550 travel per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates travel services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express travel have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most travel come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your travel from Portsmouth to Cambridge, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

FAQs: Travel from Portsmouth to Cambridge

FAQs: Travel to Cambridge easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Portsmouth to Cambridge.

There are 2 options to travel between Portsmouth and Cambridge including taking a bus or train.

The cheapest way to go to Cambridge from Portsmouth is by taking a bus, which costs on average $45 (€40).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Portsmouth to Cambridge:

A bus is $45 (€39) less than a train with an average ticket price of $90 (€79) from Portsmouth to Cambridge.

The Portsmouth to Cambridge distance is around 109 miles (176 km).

The average frequency per day from Portsmouth to Cambridge is:

41 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Cambridge from Portsmouth as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Portsmouth to Cambridge:

Buses most often depart from Portsmouth at Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange and arrive in Cambridge at Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece).
Trains mostly leave from Portsmouth Harbour and tend to arrive in Cambridge.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Portsmouth to Cambridge:

You can travel to Cambridge from Portsmouth by bus with National Express. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $45 (€40) with National Express from Portsmouth to Cambridge.
You can travel from Portsmouth to Cambridge by train with South Western Railway. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $90 (€79) with South Western Railway from Portsmouth to Cambridge.

Looking to extend your trip from Portsmouth to Cambridge? Many Omio customers who go from Portsmouth to Cambridge usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like London, Stansted Mountfitchet or Oxford. If you're looking to explore London, Stansted Mountfitchet or Oxford from Cambridge, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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