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Compare train and bus for Durham to Cambridge
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 bus, with an average ticket price of €69 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 27m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €69, while a train costs an average of €104.
Distance: 191 miles (308 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€104 Average price | €69 Average price Cheapest |
3h 27m Average total duration Fastest 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 56m Average total duration 7h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Durham to Cambridge
Compare the available ways to get from Durham to Cambridge, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Durham to Cambridge:
A bus is €35 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Durham to Cambridge costing on average €104.
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 56m.
Travel optionsfrom Durham to Cambridge
How to get from Durham to Cambridge by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Durham to Cambridge is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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C1017112:40 PM 3h26 Durham station (DHM) 4:06 PM Cambridge station (CBG) €38 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
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12:40 PM 3h26 Durham station (DHM) 4:06 PM Cambridge station (CBG) €38 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
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G008036:09 AM 3h00 Durham station (DHM) 9:09 AM Cambridge station (CBG) €157 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
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1:40 PM 3h26 Durham station (DHM) 5:06 PM Cambridge station (CBG) €48 1 One-way 1 transfer - W29935 · G00818+G07995
12:46 PM 3h17 Durham station (DHM) 4:03 PM Cambridge station (CBG) €88 1 One-way 2 transfers - G01153+C02029+
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P0117012:53 PM 3h46 Durham station (DHM) 4:39 PM Cambridge North (CMB) €108 1 One-way 3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Durham to Cambridge:
A bus is €35 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Durham to Cambridge costing on average €104.
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 56m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Durham and Cambridge as scheduled services by train and bus 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 National Express, FlixBus to go to Cambridge by bus.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Grand Central Trains to go to Cambridge by train.
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