How to get to Cambridge from Amsterdam

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Compare train, flight and ferry for Amsterdam to Cambridge

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 51m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £19, while a flight costs an average of £472.

Distance: 325 km

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£472

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£19

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£86

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6h 40m

Average total duration

4h 40m

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5h 51m

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5h 21m

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9h 2m

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The cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Cambridge is a train with an average price of £19.

This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Cambridge:

A train is £66 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Amsterdam to Cambridge costing on average £86.

A train is £453 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Cambridge costing on average £472.

The fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Cambridge is by train with an average journey time of 5h 51m.

Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:

Flight takes on average 6h 40m.

Ferry takes on average 9h 2m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Amsterdam and Cambridge including taking a train, flight and ferry.

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from Amsterdam to Cambridge

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

Our recommendation

flight

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

  • easyJet
    5:101h15
    Amsterdam
    6:25Cambridge
    £651One-way
    0 changes

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  • easyJet
    5:101h15
    Amsterdam
    6:25Cambridge
    £651One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • easyJet
    5:101h15
    Amsterdam
    6:25Cambridge
    £651One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • easyJet
    20:151h15
    Amsterdam
    21:30Cambridge
    £1201One-way
    0 changes

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FAQs: Amsterdam to Cambridge

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 Amsterdam to Cambridge.

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There are 3 options to travel between Amsterdam and Cambridge including taking a train, flight and ferry.
The cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Cambridge is a train with an average price of £19.

This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Cambridge:

A train is £66 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Amsterdam to Cambridge costing on average £86.

A train is £453 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Cambridge costing on average £472.

The fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Cambridge is by train with an average journey time of 5h 51m.

Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:

Flight takes on average 6h 40m.

Ferry takes on average 9h 2m.

The Amsterdam to Cambridge distance is approximately 325 km.
The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Cambridge is:
  • Around 80 flights per day.
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 2 ferries per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Amsterdam and Cambridge as scheduled services by train, flight and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Amsterdam to Cambridge:
  • Flights mostly depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Amsterdam Centraal and arrive in Cambridge station (CBG).
  • Ferries mostly depart from Port of Hoek van Holland and arrive in Harwich International Port.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Amsterdam to Cambridge, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with easyJet, Indigo Airlines, KLM Cityhopper, Swiss, BA Cityflyer, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, KLM, Air Dolomiti, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, ITA, British Airways to go to Cambridge by flight.
  • Travel with Eurostar to go to Cambridge by train.
  • Travel with Stena Line to go to Cambridge by ferry.
Yes, there are direct services available from Amsterdam to Cambridge with the following travel companies:
  • 39 direct flights per day with easyJet, KLM Cityhopper, BA Cityflyer, KLM, British Airways.
  • 2 direct ferries per day with Stena Line.
Omio customers who travel from Amsterdam to Cambridge often also extend their vacation to go to London, London Kings Cross (KGX), Edinburgh, Oxford, London Stansted Airport. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cambridge and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Amsterdam to Cambridge, you can choose from several travel options including train, flight and ferry.
In Cambridge, you can enjoy punting on the River Cam for scenic views of the colleges and bridges, visit the interactive Cambridge Science Centre, explore the historic Market Square for local produce and crafts, attend a performance at the Cambridge Arts Theatre, or take a guided walking tour to discover the city's rich history. Some of the best sights include King's College Chapel, The Fitzwilliam Museum, The Backs, Trinity College, and the Cambridge University Botanic Garden.
Two to three days in Cambridge allows you to explore its historic university, enjoy punting on the River Cam, visit the Fitzwilliam Museum, and stroll around the city's beautiful gardens and colleges.

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