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Compare train and bus for Exeter to Cambridge
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Exeter to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €36. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 13m. 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 €36, and a bus costs an average of €50.
Distance: 187 miles (301 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€73 Average price Cheapest | €75 Average price |
4h 43m Average total duration Fastest 4h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 40m Average total duration 7h 10m 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.
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The best way to travel from Exeter 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 Exeter to Cambridge:
A train is $17 (€14) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Exeter to Cambridge costing on average $62 (€50).
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 40m.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 12 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Exeter and Cambridge as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Exeter St Davids (EXD) and arrive in Cambridge station (CBG).
- Buses mostly depart from Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court and arrive in Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece).
- Travel with Great Western Rail, South Western Railway, first_great_western to go to Cambridge by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Cambridge by bus.
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