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Compare train and bus for Croydon to Cambridge
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Croydon to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $47 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 12m. 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 train costs an average of $47, while a train costs an average of $47.
Distance: 57 miles (92 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$47 Average price Cheapest | $48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Croydon to Cambridge:
A bus is $37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Croydon to Cambridge costing on average $47.
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 12m.
The journey is about 19m faster (1h 42m by train vs 2h 1m by car) and roughly $0.84 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($47 vs $48). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Croydon to Cambridge
How to get from Croydon to Cambridge by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Croydon to Cambridge is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:20 PM1h15Croydon10:35 PMCambridge$111One-way0 transfers
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- 9:20 PM1h15Croydon10:35 PMCambridge$111One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 9:20 PM1h15Croydon10:35 PMCambridge$111One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 2:10 PM1h40Croydon3:50 PMCambridge$111One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Croydon to Cambridge:
A bus is $37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Croydon to Cambridge costing on average $47.
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 12m.
- Around 15 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Croydon and Cambridge as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from East Croydon (ECR) and arrive in Cambridge station (CBG).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Stratford City Bus Station and arrive in Cambridge, Trumpington Park and Ride.
- Travel with Thameslink, Great Northern, Greater Anglia to go to Cambridge by train.
- Travel with Arriva UK, Abellio London to go to Cambridge by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Thameslink.
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