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Compare train and bus for Brighton to Cambridge
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brighton to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, and a train costs an average of €18.
Distance: 95 miles (154 km)
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€38 Average price | €16 Average price Cheapest |
3h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 24m Average total duration 4h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg 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 Brighton to Cambridge by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Brighton 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 Brighton to Cambridge:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton to Cambridge costing on average $23 (€18).
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 25m.
- Around 22 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brighton and Cambridge as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Brighton station (BTN) and arrive in Cambridge station (CBG).
- Buses mostly depart from Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station and arrive in Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece).
- Travel with National Express to go to Cambridge by bus.
- Travel with Thameslink, Southern, Gatwick Express, Abellio Greater Anglia, Great Northern to go to Cambridge by train.
- 4 direct trains per day with Thameslink.
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