How to travel from Cambridge to Longford

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Compare bus and train for Cambridge to Longford

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cambridge to Longford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €35 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 20m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €35, while a train costs an average of €70.

Distance: 55 miles (89 km)

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€35

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€70

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€123

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(fuel + tolls)

2h 53m

Average total duration

2h 23m

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30m

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2h 20m

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1h 50m

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30m

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1h 29m

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The cheapest way to travel from Cambridge to Longford is a bus with an average price of €35.

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

A bus is €35 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cambridge to Longford costing on average €70.

The fastest way to travel from Cambridge to Longford is by train with an average journey time of 2h 20m.

Other travel options to Longford take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 53m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Cambridge and Longford including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Cambridge to Longford among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around €70 compared to roughly €123 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €53. The journey takes 1h 50m versus 1h 29m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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from Cambridge to Longford

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:05 PM2h15
    Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
    7:20 PMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
    91One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:05 PM2h15
    Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
    7:20 PMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
    91One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:25 AM2h05
    Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
    4:30 AMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
    111One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:00 PM2h20
    Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
    5:20 PMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
    91One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:10 PM2h20
    Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
    3:30 PMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
    91One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:00 AM2h10
    Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
    6:10 AMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
    111One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Cambridge to Longford

Travel to Longford 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 Longford.

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There are 2 options to travel between Cambridge and Longford including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Cambridge to Longford is a bus with an average price of €35.

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

A bus is €35 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cambridge to Longford costing on average €70.

The fastest way to travel from Cambridge to Longford is by train with an average journey time of 2h 20m.

Other travel options to Longford take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 53m.

The distance from Cambridge to Longford is approximately 55 miles (89 km).
The average frequency per day from Cambridge to Longford is:
  • Around 22 trains per day.
  • Around 19 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cambridge and Longford as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cambridge to Longford:
  • Buses mostly depart from Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) and arrive in London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3.
  • Trains mostly depart from Cambridge South and arrive in Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cambridge to Longford, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Longford by bus.
  • Travel with Thameslink, Elizabeth line, Greater Anglia, Great Northern to go to Longford by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Cambridge to Longford:
  • 14 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Cambridge to Longford often also extend their vacation to go to London, Horley, Southampton, Oxford, Bristol. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Longford and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Longford to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Two to three days in Longford is typically enough to explore its main attractions, including St. Mel's Cathedral, the Longford County Museum, and the Royal Canal Greenway.

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