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Compare train and bus for Banbury to Cambridge
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Banbury to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $75 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 10m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $75, while a train costs an average of $106.
Distance: 62 miles (101 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$106 Average price | $75 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration 3h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Banbury to Cambridge
Compare the available ways to get from Banbury to Cambridge, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Banbury to Cambridge:
A bus is $31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Banbury to Cambridge costing on average $106.
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 12m.
Tickets start at around $106 compared to roughly $28 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$77. The journey takes 2h 40m versus 1h 56m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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This is compared to other travel options from Banbury to Cambridge:
A bus is $31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Banbury to Cambridge costing on average $106.
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 12m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Banbury and Cambridge as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Banbury station (BAN) and arrive in Cambridge South.
- Buses mostly depart from Banbury, Hennef Way Roundabout and arrive in Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece).
- Travel with National Express to go to Cambridge by bus.
- Travel with Chiltern Railways, Thameslink, CrossCountry, Greater Anglia to go to Cambridge by train.
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