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Compare bus and train for Cambridge to Bath
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cambridge to Bath 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 47m. 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 $37.
Distance: 119 miles (193 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$67 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest | $53 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 22m Average total duration 4h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge to Bath:
A bus is $41 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cambridge to Bath costing on average $67 (€55).
Other travel options to Bath take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 52m.
Travel optionsfrom Cambridge to Bath
How to get from Cambridge to Bath by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cambridge to Bath is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus3:00 PM5h25Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)8:25 PMBath, Bus Station$241One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus3:00 PM5h25Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)8:25 PMBath, Bus Station$241One-way1 transfer
Fastest
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+
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G270048:42 AM3h02Cambridge station (CBG)11:44 AMBath Spa (BTH)$691One-way2 transfers
Other options
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+
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C9335710:10 AM3h14Cambridge station (CBG)1:24 PMBath Spa (BTH)$601One-way2 transfers
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+
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C9336210:42 AM3h07Cambridge station (CBG)1:49 PMBath Spa (BTH)$641One-way2 transfers
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+
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G270059:42 AM3h03Cambridge station (CBG)12:45 PMBath Spa (BTH)$691One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus5:05 PM5h25Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)10:30 PMBath, Bus Station$241One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus4:00 AM6h25Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)10:25 AMBath, Bus Station$261One-way1 transfer
NX491 · NX40311:50 AM7h15Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)7:05 PMBath, Bus Station$351One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge to Bath:
A bus is $41 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cambridge to Bath costing on average $67 (€55).
Other travel options to Bath take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 52m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cambridge and Bath as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cambridge station (CBG) and arrive in Bath Spa (BTH).
- Buses mostly depart from Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) and arrive in Bath, Bus Station.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, Greater Anglia to go to Bath by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Bath by bus.
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