How to travel from Cambridge to Harlow

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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 bus with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, and a train costs an average of $27.

Distance: 29 miles (47 km)

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$28

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$27

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$13

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(fuel + tolls)

1h 19m

Average total duration

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49m

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30m

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2h 17m

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1h 47m

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45m

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Greater Anglia

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The cheapest way to travel from Cambridge to Harlow is a bus with an average price of $27 (€22).

This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge to Harlow:

A bus is $0.97 (€0.79) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cambridge to Harlow costing on average $28 (€23).

The fastest way to travel from Cambridge to Harlow is by train with an average journey time of 49m.

Other travel options to Harlow take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 47m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Cambridge and Harlow including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Cambridge to Harlow among Omio's users.

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from Cambridge to Harlow

How to get from Cambridge to Harlow by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Cambridge to Harlow is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • National Express
    6:55 PM1h41
    Cambridge
    8:36 PMHarlow
    $331One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • National Express
    6:55 PM1h41
    Cambridge
    8:36 PMHarlow
    $331One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • National Express
    6:55 PM1h41
    Cambridge
    8:36 PMHarlow
    $331One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • National Express
    3:50 AM1h46
    Cambridge
    5:36 AMHarlow
    $331One-way
    1 transfer
  • National Express
    1:55 PM1h53
    Cambridge
    3:48 PMHarlow
    $331One-way
    1 transfer
  • National Express
    4:15 PM1h55
    Cambridge
    6:10 PMHarlow
    $331One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Cambridge to Harlow

Travel to Harlow easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cambridge to Harlow.

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There are 2 options to travel between Cambridge and Harlow including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Cambridge to Harlow is a bus with an average price of $27 (€22).

This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge to Harlow:

A bus is $0.97 (€0.79) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cambridge to Harlow costing on average $28 (€23).

The fastest way to travel from Cambridge to Harlow is by train with an average journey time of 49m.

Other travel options to Harlow take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 47m.

The distance from Cambridge to Harlow is approximately 29 miles (47 km).
The average frequency per day from Cambridge to Harlow is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cambridge to Harlow:
  • Trains mostly depart from Cambridge station (CBG) and arrive in Harlow Town (HWN).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cambridge to Harlow, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Harlow by bus.
  • Travel with Greater Anglia, Cross Country to go to Harlow by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Cambridge to Harlow:
  • 6 direct trains per day with Greater Anglia.
Omio customers who travel from Cambridge to Harlow often also extend their vacation to go to London, London Liverpool Street (LST), Tottenham, Stratford, Chelmsford. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Harlow and these popular destinations at a great price.

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