How to get from Northstowe to Shimpling by bus and train?

Northstowe to Shimpling - Bus Timetable

The A bus from Northstowe to Shimpling runs from 05:04 to 21:46, with departures every 5 min-1 hr 20 min. The journey takes about 2 hr 56 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Northstowe to Shimpling by bus and train

To get from Northstowe to Shimpling in East Anglia, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the A bus from The Busway Longstanton Park & Ride, Longstanton station to The Busway Railway Station, Cambridge station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREATER ANGLIA train and finally take the 45 bus from Bus Station, Bury St Edmunds station to Thorn Court Corner, Cockfield station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 56 min. The bus and train schedule from Northstowe may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Shimpling on the Moovit app.

176min
Walk to bus station
Bus - AA
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Bus - 4545
Walk to Shimpling
Leaves from The Busway Longstanton Park & Ride, Longstanton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    The Busway Longstanton Park & Ride, Longstanton
    ID CMBGJWGJ
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - AA
    Wait for bus
    A
    Trumpington
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Busway Railway Station, Cambridge
    ID CMBGJTPG
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Cambridge
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - GREATER ANGLIAGREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Ipswich
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bury St Edmunds
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Bury St Edmunds
    ID sufgjtdw
    750 m • 10 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4545
    Wait for bus
    45
    Sudbury
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Thorn Court Corner, Cockfield
    ID sufagdtw
    30 min
  • 10
    Walk to Shimpling
    Walk to
    Shimpling
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Northstowe to Shimpling

The distance between Northstowe, East Anglia and Shimpling, East Anglia is approximately 80.48 km, which can typically be travelled in 176 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Northstowe to Shimpling 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 Northstowe to Shimpling

To check the bus and train timetable from Northstowe to Shimpling using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Northstowe) and destination (Shimpling), 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 Northstowe to Shimpling?

    The fastest way takes 176 minutes, using Bus line A, Train line GREATER ANGLIA, Bus line 45.

  • Is there a direct bus between Northstowe and Shimpling in East Anglia?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 56 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Northstowe to Shimpling in East Anglia?

    The A bus line goes from The Busway Longstanton Park & Ride, Longstanton station near Northstowe to The Busway Railway Station, Cambridge station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till The Busway Railway Station, Cambridge station near Shimpling in East Anglia.

  • How long does it take to travel from Northstowe to Shimpling in East Anglia by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Northstowe and Shimpling in East Anglia by bus and train is about 2 hr 56 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Northstowe to get to Shimpling in East Anglia?

    Get on the A bus from the The Busway Longstanton Park & Ride, Longstanton stop near Northstowe in East Anglia.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Northstowe and Shimpling in East Anglia?

    Get off the bus at the The Busway Railway Station, Cambridge stop, which is closest to Shimpling in East Anglia.

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