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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 an average ticket price of $42 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 56m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $42, while a train costs an average of $59.
Distance: 95 miles (154 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$59 Average price | $42 Average price Cheapest | $48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 56m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 48m Average total duration 4h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Brighton to Cambridge:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton to Cambridge costing on average $59 (€48).
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 48m.
Tickets start at around $59 (€48) compared to roughly $48 (€40) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-10.43 (€-8.60). The journey takes 2h 26m versus 2h 22m 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 Brighton to Cambridge
How to get from Brighton to Cambridge by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Brighton to Cambridge is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus6:25 PM3h30Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)9:55 PMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)$131One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus6:25 PM3h30Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)9:55 PMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)$131One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- W4547412:14 PM2h21Brighton station (BTN)2:35 PMCambridge South$341One-way0 transfers
Other options
- W4543212:44 PM2h21Brighton station (BTN)3:05 PMCambridge South$341One-way0 transfers
- W45536 · W4547612:58 PM2h37Brighton station (BTN)3:35 PMCambridge South$341One-way1 transfer
- W454761:14 PM2h21Brighton station (BTN)3:35 PMCambridge South$821One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus6:15 PM3h40Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road9:55 PMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)$131One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus4:00 PM3h45Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)7:45 PMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)$131One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus3:50 PM3h55Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road7:45 PMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)$131One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Brighton to Cambridge:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton to Cambridge costing on average $59 (€48).
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 48m.
- Around 26 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, Old Steine South (Stop Z) and arrive in Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece).
- Travel with Southern, Thameslink, Gatwick Express, Greater Anglia, Great Northern to go to Cambridge by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Cambridge by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Thameslink.
- 10 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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