Travel optionsfrom Canterbury to Cambridge
How to get from Canterbury to Cambridge by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Canterbury to Cambridge is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX007 · NX49110:30 AM6h35Canterbury, University Of Kent5:05 PMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)€371One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
NX007 · NX49110:30 AM6h35Canterbury, University Of Kent5:05 PMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)€371One-way1 transfer
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C933568:23 AM2h16Canterbury West (CBW)10:39 AMCambridge South€781One-way1 transfer
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C101828:33 AM3h26Canterbury West (CBW)11:59 AMCambridge South€721One-way2 transfers
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Tube from London Victoria to Finsbury Park8:14 AM3h21Canterbury East (CBE)11:35 AMCambridge South€721One-way2 transfers
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W454798:03 AM3h32Canterbury West (CBW)11:35 AMCambridge South€721One-way1 transfer
NX007 · NX49110:20 AM6h45Canterbury, Bus Station5:05 PMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)€371One-way1 transfer
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Compare train and bus for Canterbury to Cambridge
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Canterbury to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 3m. 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 €23, and a train costs an average of €33.
Distance: 75 miles (122 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€67 Average price | €38 Average price Cheapest | €35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 33m Average total duration Fastest 2h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration 4h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Canterbury to Cambridge:
A bus is €29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Canterbury to Cambridge costing on average €67.
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 12m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Canterbury to Cambridge:
A bus is €29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Canterbury to Cambridge costing on average €67.
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 12m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Canterbury and Cambridge as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Canterbury West (CBW) and arrive in Cambridge station (CBG).
- Buses mostly depart from Canterbury, Bus Station and arrive in Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece).
- Travel with National Express to go to Cambridge by bus.
- Travel with Southeastern, Thameslink, Greater Anglia, Great Northern, Southeastern to go to Cambridge by train.
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