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Compare train and bus for Bradford to Cambridge
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bradford to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 48m. 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 $28, and a train costs an average of $75.
Distance: 134 miles (217 km)
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$90 Average price | $39 Average price Cheapest |
3h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 25m Average total duration 6h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Bradford to Cambridge is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Bradford to Cambridge:
A bus is $47 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bradford to Cambridge costing on average $75 (€61).
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 0m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bradford and Cambridge as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bradford Interchange (BDI) and arrive in Cambridge station (CBG).
- Buses mostly depart from Bradford, Interchange Station and arrive in Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece).
- Travel with FlixBus, First Bradford to go to Cambridge by bus.
- Travel with LNER, Northern Rail (3) to go to Cambridge by train.
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