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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 $37. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 12m. 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 $37, and a train costs an average of $58.
Distance: 75 miles (122 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$86 Average price | $44 Average price Cheapest |
2h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration 4h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Canterbury to Cambridge by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Canterbury to Cambridge is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Canterbury to Cambridge:
A bus is $20 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Canterbury to Cambridge costing on average $58 (€47).
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 5m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 4 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 Southeastern, Thameslink, Abellio Greater Anglia, Great Northern, Southeastern to go to Cambridge by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Cambridge by bus.
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