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Compare train and bus for Hertford to Cambridge
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hertford to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a train costs an average of $30.
Distance: 29 miles (47 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$32 Average price | $28 Average price Cheapest | $13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration 3h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental | |
Direct Options | 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 Hertford to Cambridge:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hertford to Cambridge costing on average $32 (€26).
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 24m.
Travel optionsfrom Hertford to Cambridge
How to get from Hertford to Cambridge by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Hertford to Cambridge is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
12:08 PM1h29Hertford1:37 PMCambridge$351One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 12:08 PM1h29Hertford1:37 PMCambridge$351One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- 11:38 AM1h12Hertford12:50 PMCambridge$471One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 1:08 PM1h29Hertford2:37 PMCambridge$351One-way1 transfer
- 2:08 PM1h29Hertford3:37 PMCambridge$351One-way1 transfer
- 3:08 PM1h29Hertford4:37 PMCambridge$351One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Hertford to Cambridge:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hertford to Cambridge costing on average $32 (€26).
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 24m.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hertford and Cambridge as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Hertford, Mill Road (Tesco) and arrive in Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece).
- Trains mostly depart from Hertford North (HFN) and arrive in Cambridge station (CBG).
- Travel with National Express, Arriva UK to go to Cambridge by bus.
- Travel with Thameslink, Greater Anglia, Great Northern to go to Cambridge by train.
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