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Compare bus and train 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 $20. 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 $20, and a train costs an average of $38.
Distance: 133 miles (215 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$75 Average price | $40 Average price Cheapest |
3h 49m Average total duration Fastest 3h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 14m Average total duration 4h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg 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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How to get from Bournemouth to Cambridge by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bournemouth to Cambridge is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1:10 PM8h50Bournemouth10:00 PMCambridge$261One-way0 transfers
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- 1:10 PM8h50Bournemouth10:00 PMCambridge$261One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 10:30 AM6h35Bournemouth5:05 PMCambridge$451One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bournemouth to Cambridge:
A bus is $35 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bournemouth to Cambridge costing on average $75 (€60).
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 44m.
- 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 bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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).
- Travel with South Western Railway, Cross Country to go to Cambridge by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Cambridge by bus.
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