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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Durham to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $40. 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 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $40, and a bus costs an average of $67.
Distance: 191 miles (308 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$90 Average price Cheapest | $93 Average price |
3h 42m Average total duration Fastest 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 50m Average total duration 8h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Durham 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 Durham to Cambridge:
A train is $27 (€22) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Durham to Cambridge costing on average $67 (€54).
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 40m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Durham and Cambridge as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Durham station (DHM) and arrive in Cambridge station (CBG).
- Buses mostly depart from Durham, Sutton Street / Bridge Street and arrive in Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece).
- Travel with LNER to go to Cambridge by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Cambridge by bus.
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