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Compare train and bus for Bristol to Cambridge
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $51 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 17m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $51, while a train costs an average of $114.
Distance: 126 miles (204 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$114 Average price | $51 Average price Cheapest | $66 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 13m Average total duration 4h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Bristol to Cambridge
Compare the available ways to get from Bristol to Cambridge, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Cambridge:
A bus is $64 (€53) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Cambridge costing on average $114 (€96).
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 13m.
You'll arrive about 25m sooner (2h 47m by train vs 3h 12m by car). Tickets start at around $114 (€96) compared to roughly $66 (€56) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:25 PM 6h35 Bristol 10:00 PM Cambridge $23 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
3:25 PM 6h35 Bristol 10:00 PM Cambridge $23 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
3:25 PM 6h35 Bristol 10:00 PM Cambridge $23 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
6:25 PM 7h25 Bristol 1:50 AM Cambridge $24 1 One-way 0 transfers4:35 AM 6h40 Bristol 11:15 AM Cambridge $24 1 One-way 0 transfers6:10 AM 7h45 Bristol 1:55 PM Cambridge $25 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Cambridge:
A bus is $64 (€53) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Cambridge costing on average $114 (€96).
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 13m.
- Around 17 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 train and bus 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 National Express, FlixBus to go to Cambridge by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Greater Anglia, Great Northern, Thameslink to go to Cambridge by train.
- 0 direct trains per day with CrossCountry.
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