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Compare train and bus for Basingstoke to Cambridge
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basingstoke to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €14, and a train costs an average of €88.
Distance: 82 miles (133 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€89 Average price | €25 Average price Cheapest |
2h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Basingstoke to Cambridge is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Basingstoke to Cambridge:
A bus is $94 (€75) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basingstoke to Cambridge costing on average $111 (€88).
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 30m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basingstoke and Cambridge as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Basingstoke station (BSK) and arrive in Cambridge station (CBG).
- Buses mostly depart from Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride and arrive in Cambridge, Trumpington Park and Ride.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Cambridge by bus.
- Travel with Great Northern, Abellio Greater Anglia, Cross Country, South Western Railway, first_great_western to go to Cambridge by train.
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