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Compare train and bus for Bicester to Cambridge
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bicester to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 48m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, while a train costs an average of $108.
Distance: 57 miles (93 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$108 Average price | $18 Average price Cheapest | $25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Bicester to Cambridge
Compare the available ways to get from Bicester to Cambridge, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bicester to Cambridge:
A bus is $90 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bicester to Cambridge costing on average $108.
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 45m.
Tickets start at around $108 compared to roughly $25 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$82. The journey takes 2h 18m versus 1h 50m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Bicester to Cambridge
How to get from Bicester to Cambridge by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bicester to Cambridge is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus6:00 AM 3h45 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station 9:45 AM Cambridge, Trumpington Park and Ride $19 1 One-way 1 transfer
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FlixBus · FlixBus6:00 AM 3h45 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station 9:45 AM Cambridge, Trumpington Park and Ride $19 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
Tube from London Marylebone to London St Pancras International+
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L3778112:55 PM 2h40 Bicester North (BCS) 3:35 PM Cambridge South $111 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
Tube from London Marylebone to London St Pancras International+
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L376801:53 PM 2h42 Bicester North (BCS) 4:35 PM Cambridge South $111 1 One-way 2 transfers
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Tube from London Marylebone to London Kings Cross+
G770281:23 PM 2h46 Bicester North (BCS) 4:09 PM Cambridge South $111 1 One-way 2 transfers
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Tube from London Marylebone to London Kings Cross+
G7701812:23 PM 2h46 Bicester North (BCS) 3:09 PM Cambridge South $111 1 One-way 2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus6:00 AM 4h00 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station 10:00 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) $19 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bicester to Cambridge:
A bus is $90 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bicester to Cambridge costing on average $108.
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 45m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bicester and Cambridge as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bicester North (BCS) and arrive in Cambridge South.
- Buses mostly depart from Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station and arrive in Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece).
- Travel with Chiltern Railways, Thameslink, Great Western Railway, Greater Anglia to go to Cambridge by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Cambridge by bus.
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