How to travel from Bournemouth to Cambridge

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Compare train and bus for Bournemouth to Cambridge

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bournemouth to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €16, and a train costs an average of €30.

Distance: 133 miles (215 km)

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€62

Average price

€37

Average price

Cheapest

3h 49m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 19m

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30m

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5h 13m

Average total duration

4h 43m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

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0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

South Western Railway

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National Express

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from Bournemouth to Cambridge

How to get from Bournemouth to Cambridge by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Bournemouth to Cambridge is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National Express
04:00AM4h55
Bournemouth
08:55AMCambridge
$541One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National Express
04:00AM4h55
Bournemouth
08:55AMCambridge
$541One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
04:00AM4h55
Bournemouth
08:55AMCambridge
$541One-way
0 transfers

Other options

National Express
12:50AM7h55
Bournemouth
08:45AMCambridge
$791One-way
0 transfers
National Express
06:15PM6h30
Bournemouth
12:45AMCambridge
$1001One-way
0 transfers
National Express
05:15PM5h20
Bournemouth
10:35PMCambridge
$1011One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Bournemouth to Cambridge

Travel to Cambridge easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bournemouth to Cambridge.

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There are 2 options to travel between Bournemouth and Cambridge including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Bournemouth to Cambridge is a bus with an average price of $20 (€16).

This is compared to other travel options from Bournemouth to Cambridge:

A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bournemouth to Cambridge costing on average $38 (€30).

The fastest way to travel from Bournemouth to Cambridge is by train with an average journey time of 3h 33m.

Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 10m.

The distance from Bournemouth to Cambridge is approximately 133 miles (215 km).
The average frequency per day from Bournemouth to Cambridge is:
  • Around 12 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bournemouth and Cambridge as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bournemouth to Cambridge:
  • Buses mostly depart from Bournemouth, Coach Station and arrive in Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece).
  • Trains mostly depart from Bournemouth station (BMH) and arrive in Cambridge station (CBG).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bournemouth to Cambridge, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Cambridge by bus.
  • Travel with South Western Railway, Cross Country to go to Cambridge by train.
Omio customers who travel from Bournemouth to Cambridge often also extend their vacation to go to London, London Kings Cross (KGX), Oxford, London Stansted Airport, Edinburgh. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cambridge and these popular destinations at a great price.
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