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Compare train and bus for Kings Lynn to Cambridge
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kings Lynn to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €14 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 19m. 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 bus costs an average of €14, while a train costs an average of €15.
Distance: 39 miles (64 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€15 Average price | €14 Average price Cheapest | €14 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 19m Average total duration Fastest 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 6m Average total duration 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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 Kings Lynn to Cambridge:
A bus is €1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kings Lynn to Cambridge costing on average €15.
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 6m.
You'll arrive about 36m sooner (49m by train vs 1h 25m by car). Tickets start at around €15 compared to roughly €14 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Kings Lynn to Cambridge
How to get from Kings Lynn to Cambridge by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Kings Lynn to Cambridge is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 9:02 AM3h00Kings Lynn12:02 PMCambridge€141One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 9:02 AM3h00Kings Lynn12:02 PMCambridge€141One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 11:10 AM2h11Kings Lynn1:21 PMCambridge€141One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Kings Lynn to Cambridge:
A bus is €1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kings Lynn to Cambridge costing on average €15.
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 6m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kings Lynn and Cambridge as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Kings Lynn station (KLN) and arrive in Cambridge station (CBG).
- Buses mostly depart from King's Lynn, Forecourt and arrive in Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece).
- Travel with National Express to go to Cambridge by bus.
- Travel with Great Northern to go to Cambridge by train.
- 6 direct trains per day with Great Northern.
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