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Compare train and bus for Cheltenham to Cambridge
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cheltenham to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $29 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 44m. 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 $29, while a train costs an average of $88.
Distance: 95 miles (154 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$88 Average price | $29 Average price Cheapest | $41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 44m Average total duration Fastest 3h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 57m Average total duration 4h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Cheltenham to Cambridge:
A bus is $27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cheltenham to Cambridge costing on average $88.
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 29m.
Tickets start at around $88 compared to roughly $41 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-46.16. The journey takes 3h 14m versus 2h 44m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Cheltenham to Cambridge
How to get from Cheltenham to Cambridge by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cheltenham to Cambridge is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus3:55 PM5h35Cheltenham9:30 PMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)$311One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:55 PM5h35Cheltenham9:30 PMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)$311One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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W4579210:47 AM3h59Cheltenham Spa (CNM)2:46 PMCambridge South$681One-way2 transfers
Other options
- C48964 · C32966+
P76358+C381122:00 PM4h05Cheltenham Spa (CNM)6:05 PMCambridge South$681One-way3 transfers - C05790 · W35442+C37814+P763703:00 PM4h05Cheltenham Spa (CNM)7:05 PMCambridge South$681One-way3 transfers
- C48972 · W35439+
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Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross1:00 PM4h10Cheltenham Spa (CNM)5:10 PMCambridge South$681One-way3 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:40 PM6h40Cheltenham8:20 PMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)$311One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:35 AM6h25Cheltenham10:00 AMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)$321One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:10 PM6h25Cheltenham11:35 PMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)$331One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Cheltenham to Cambridge:
A bus is $27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cheltenham to Cambridge costing on average $88.
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 29m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cheltenham and Cambridge as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cheltenham Spa (CNM) and arrive in Cambridge station (CBG).
- Buses mostly depart from Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station and arrive in Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece).
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to Cambridge by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Cambridge by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
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