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Compare train and bus for Cambridge to Harlow
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cambridge to Harlow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 13m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €24, while a train costs an average of €24.
Distance: 29 miles (47 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
€24 Average price Cheapest | €11 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 13m Average total duration Fastest 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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You'll arrive about 2m sooner (43m by train vs 45m by car). Tickets start at around €24 compared to roughly €11 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.
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How to get from Cambridge to Harlow by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cambridge to Harlow is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:59 PM 0h39 Cambridge 8:38 PM Harlow €20 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:59 PM 0h39 Cambridge 8:38 PM Harlow €20 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:59 PM 0h39 Cambridge 8:38 PM Harlow €20 1 One-way 0 transfers
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8:59 PM 0h39 Cambridge 9:38 PM Harlow €20 1 One-way 0 transfers10:48 PM 0h48 Cambridge 11:36 PM Harlow €20 1 One-way 0 transfers9:47 PM 0h49 Cambridge 10:36 PM Harlow €20 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cambridge and Harlow as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cambridge station (CBG) and arrive in Harlow Town (HWN).
- Travel with Greater Anglia to go to Harlow by train.
- 6 direct trains per day with Greater Anglia.
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