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Compare bus and train for Cambridge to Horley
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cambridge to Horley 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 2h 34m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $51, while a train costs an average of $66.
Distance: 72 miles (116 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$51 Average price Cheapest | $66 Average price | $38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 59m Average total duration 3h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Cambridge to Horley
Compare the available ways to get from Cambridge to Horley, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge to Horley:
A bus is $15 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cambridge to Horley costing on average $66 (€55).
Other travel options to Horley take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 59m.
Tickets start at around $51 (€42) compared to roughly $38 (€32) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$12 (-€10). The journey takes 3h 29m versus 1h 52m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Cambridge to Horley
How to get from Cambridge to Horley by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cambridge to Horley is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:30 PM 3h15 Cambridge 7:45 PM Horley $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
4:30 PM 3h15 Cambridge 7:45 PM Horley $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
6:30 AM 3h10 Cambridge 9:40 AM Horley $13 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
5:30 AM 3h10 Cambridge 8:40 AM Horley $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge to Horley:
A bus is $15 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cambridge to Horley costing on average $66 (€55).
Other travel options to Horley take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 59m.
- Around 34 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cambridge and Horley as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cambridge South and arrive in Gatwick Airport (GTW).
- Buses mostly depart from Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) and arrive in London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South.
- Travel with Thameslink, Great Northern, Greater Anglia to go to Horley by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Horley by bus.
- 13 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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