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Compare train and bus for London to Cambridge
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $32 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 39m. 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 train costs an average of $32, while a bus costs an average of $37.
Distance: 49 miles (79 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$32 Average price Cheapest | $37 Average price | $40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 London to Cambridge:
A train is $5 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Cambridge costing on average $37 (€31).
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 5m.
The journey is about 31m faster (1h 9m by train vs 1h 40m by car) and roughly $8 (€7) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($32 (€27) vs $40 (€33)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom London to Cambridge
How to get from London to Cambridge by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Cambridge is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX4913:00 PM2h20London, Victoria Coach Station5:20 PMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)$101One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- NX4913:00 PM2h20London, Victoria Coach Station5:20 PMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)$101One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- G770283:24 PM0h45London Kings Cross (KGX)4:09 PMCambridge South$231One-way0 transfers
Other options
P7642810:54 PM1h11London Liverpool Street (LST)12:05 AMCambridge South$161One-way0 transfers- P7642210:24 PM1h21London Liverpool Street (LST)11:45 PMCambridge South$161One-way0 transfers
- G7710610:18 PM0h51London Kings Cross (KGX)11:09 PMCambridge South$171One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:40 PM1h15London, Stratford City Bus Station11:55 PMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)$121One-way0 transfers- FlixBus8:35 PM1h20London, Stratford City Bus Station9:55 PMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)$121One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus4:20 PM1h45London, Stratford City Bus Station6:05 PMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)$121One-way0 transfers
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How to Travel from London to Cambridge
Traveling from London to Cambridge is popular with travelers in the United Kingdom. There is a fast and direct train service from London to Cambridge, alternatively, visitors can take the bus which is also quick and works out as a more cost effective option. Although it is famous and popular, Cambridge is not the largest of cities, so all major attractions are within walking or cycling distance of the railway station and coach stop. Cambridge is only 100 kilometers from London but has a very different character from the capital.
Trains from London to Cambridge | Buses from London to Cambridge | Return trips from Cambridge to London
London to Cambridge Travel Comparison
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What is the best way to travel from London to Cambridge?
Cheapest way to travel from London to Cambridge
Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from London to Cambridge. Buses traveling from London to Cambridge depart from London's Victoria coach station and take approximately 1:45 h to arrive at Cambridge's bus station during non-peak hours. During morning and evening rush hour the journey takes approximately 2:25 h. Over 30 buses travel from London to Cambridge everyday with the earliest departing at 4:30 a.m. National Express is the main bus company traveling from London to Cambridge. Bus tickets bought in advance can cost as little as €3 but many buses can be boarded on an ad hoc basis.
Fastest way to travel from London to Cambridge
Taking the train is the fastest way to travel from London to Cambridge. Trains depart from either London's Kings Cross or Liverpool Street train stations and arrive at Cambridge train station after approximately 45 minutes of traveling. Great Northern operates most trains traveling from London to Cambridge. Up to 12 trains traveling from London to Cambridge depart per hour during peak times with the earliest departing at 8:14 a.m.
Most popular way to travel from London to Cambridge
Taking the train is the most popular way to travel from London to Cambridge. Taking the train is almost an hour faster than traveling from London to Cambridge by bus during a non-peak time. London and Cambridge are located too close together to make flying between these English cities an option.
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Cambridge:
A train is $5 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Cambridge costing on average $37 (€31).
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 5m.
- Around 20 buses per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Cambridge as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from London Kings Cross (KGX) and arrive in Cambridge station (CBG).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece).
- Travel with Great Northern, Greater Anglia, Thameslink to go to Cambridge by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Cambridge by bus.
- 9 direct trains per day with Great Northern, Greater Anglia, Thameslink.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express.
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