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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cambridge to Oxford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a train costs an average of $27.
Distance: 65 miles (106 km)
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$81 Average price | $63 Average price Cheapest |
3h 7m Average total duration Fastest 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration 3h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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The best way to travel from Cambridge to Oxford is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge to Oxford:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cambridge to Oxford costing on average $27 (€22).
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 5m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cambridge and Oxford 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 Oxford station (OXF).
- Buses mostly depart from Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) and arrive in Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express, Stagecoach East to go to Oxford by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Rail, Great Northern, Thameslink, Abellio Greater Anglia, Chiltern Railways, Tube, South Western Railway to go to Oxford by train.
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