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Compare bus and train for Bristol to Cambridge
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 50m. 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 $15, and a train costs an average of $21.
Distance: 126 miles (204 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$26 Average price Cheapest | $93 Average price | $69 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 48m Average total duration 5h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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 Bristol to Cambridge:
A bus is $67 (€53) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Cambridge costing on average $93 (€74).
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 18m.
Travel optionsfrom Bristol to Cambridge
How to get from Bristol to Cambridge by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bristol to Cambridge is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
C748986:25 AM4h38Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:03 AMCambridge station (CBG)$641One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- C748986:25 AM4h38Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:03 AMCambridge station (CBG)$641One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- P22584+
Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+
G816257:00 AM3h13Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)10:13 AMCambridge station (CBG)$2301One-way2 transfers
Other options
- P22585+Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+G816317:30 AM3h13Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)10:43 AMCambridge station (CBG)$2301One-way2 transfers
- C74921+P22791+Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+
G844556:35 AM3h34Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)10:09 AMCambridge station (CBG)$2311One-way3 transfers - P29603+Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+G816216:30 AM3h13Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)9:43 AMCambridge station (CBG)$2301One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Cambridge:
A bus is $67 (€53) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Cambridge costing on average $93 (€74).
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 18m.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Cambridge as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and arrive in Cambridge station (CBG).
- Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece).
- Travel with Great Western Railway, Cross Country, first_great_western to go to Cambridge by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Cambridge by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
- 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
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