How to get from Long Melford to Cottenham by bus and train?

Long Melford to Cottenham - Bus Timetable

The 46 bus from Long Melford to Cottenham runs from 05:41 to 20:33, with departures every 50 min-2 hr. The journey takes about 4 hr 15 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Long Melford to Cottenham by bus and train

To get from Long Melford to Cottenham in East Anglia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 46 bus from Ropers Lane, Long Melford station to Bus Station, Bury St Edmunds station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREATER ANGLIA train and finally take the A bus from The Busway Railway Station, Cambridge station to The Busway Oakington, Oakington station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 15 min. The bus and train schedule from Long Melford may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Cottenham on the Moovit app.

255min
Bus - 4646
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Bus - AA
Walk to Cottenham
Leaves from Ropers Lane, Long Melford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Long Melford
  • 2
    Bus - 4646
    Wait for bus
    46
    Bury St Edmunds
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Bury St Edmunds
    ID sufgjtdw
    59 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bury St Edmunds
    750 m • 10 min
  • 5
    Train - GREATER ANGLIAGREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Cambridge
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cambridge
    40 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    The Busway Railway Station, Cambridge
    ID CMBGJWAT
    100 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - AA
    Wait for bus
    A
    St Ives
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Busway Oakington, Oakington
    ID CMBGJWGD
    34 min
  • 10
    Walk to Cottenham
    Walk to
    Cottenham
    3.77 km • 48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Long Melford to Cottenham

The distance between Long Melford, East Anglia and Cottenham, East Anglia is approximately 97.7 km, which can typically be travelled in 255 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Long Melford to Cottenham by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in East Anglia – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train timetable from Long Melford to Cottenham

To check the bus and train timetable from Long Melford to Cottenham using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Long Melford) and destination (Cottenham), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your journey and stay up to date with the latest bus and train timetables.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Long Melford to Cottenham?

    The fastest way takes 255 minutes, using Bus line 46, Train line GREATER ANGLIA, Bus line A.

  • Is there a direct bus between Long Melford and Cottenham in East Anglia?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 15 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Long Melford to Cottenham in East Anglia?

    The 46 bus line goes from Bus Station, Bury St Edmunds station near Long Melford to Bury St Edmunds station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Bury St Edmunds station near Cottenham in East Anglia.

  • How long does it take to travel from Long Melford to Cottenham in East Anglia by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Long Melford and Cottenham in East Anglia by bus and train is about 4 hr 15 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Long Melford to get to Cottenham in East Anglia?

    Get on the 46 bus from the Bus Station, Bury St Edmunds stop near Long Melford in East Anglia.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Long Melford and Cottenham in East Anglia?

    Get off the bus at the Bury St Edmunds stop, which is closest to Cottenham in East Anglia.

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