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Compare train and bus for Bedford to Cambridge
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bedford to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $48. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $48, and a train costs an average of $70.
Distance: 24 miles (40 km)
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$94 Average price | $61 Average price Cheapest |
2h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration 4h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Bedford to Cambridge by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Bedford 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 Bedford to Cambridge:
A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bedford to Cambridge costing on average $70 (€57).
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 30m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bedford and Cambridge as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bedford station (BDM) and arrive in Cambridge station (CBG).
- Buses mostly depart from Bedford, Bus Station and arrive in Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece).
- Travel with Great Northern, Thameslink, east_midlands_trains to go to Cambridge by train.
- Travel with National Express, Stagecoach East to go to Cambridge by bus.
- 0 direct buses per day with Stagecoach East.
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