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Compare train and bus for Chester to Cambridge
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Chester to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €18, and a train costs an average of €80.
Distance: 143 miles (231 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€30 Average price Cheapest | €104 Average price |
7h 15m Average total duration 6h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 42m Average total duration Fastest 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
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 Chester to Cambridge by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Chester to Cambridge 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 Chester to Cambridge:
A bus is $77 (€62) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chester to Cambridge costing on average $100 (€80).
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 15m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chester and Cambridge as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Chester station (CTR) and arrive in Cambridge station (CBG).
- Buses mostly depart from Chester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange) and arrive in Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece).
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales to go to Cambridge by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Cambridge by bus.
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