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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newcastle to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 7m. 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 bus costs an average of €20, and a train costs an average of €33.
Distance: 204 miles (329 km)
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€94 Average price | €42 Average price Cheapest |
3h 37m Average total duration Fastest 3h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 42m Average total duration 9h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Newcastle to Cambridge by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Newcastle to Cambridge is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Travel from Newcastle to Cambridge
Travel to Cambridge easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Newcastle to Cambridge.

There are 2 travel options between Newcastle upon Tyne and Cambridge. You can take a train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Cambridge from Newcastle upon Tyne is by taking a bus, which costs on average $19 (€17).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Newcastle upon Tyne to Cambridge:
Taking a bus costs $23 (€21) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $42 (€38).
The fastest way to get to Cambridge from Newcastle upon Tyne is by train with an average travel time of 3 h 10 min.
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Bus takes 5 h 30 min on average.
The Newcastle upon Tyne to Cambridge distance is around 203 miles (328 km).
The average frequency per day from Newcastle upon Tyne to Cambridge is:
- Around 3 buses per day.
- 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Newcastle upon Tyne to Cambridge as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Newcastle upon Tyne to Cambridge:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Newcastle upon Tyne to Cambridge:
- You can go to Cambridge from Newcastle upon Tyne by bus with National Express or FlixBus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $19 (€17) with FlixBus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Cambridge on Omio.
- You can take a train from Newcastle upon Tyne to Cambridge with LNER, Lumo or CrossCountry. Cheap tickets can be found for $42 (€38) with LNER from Newcastle upon Tyne to Cambridge.
Yes, there are direct services available from Newcastle upon Tyne to Cambridge with the following travel companies:
- Take a direct bus with.
- Direct services by train with.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Cambridge as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Newcastle upon Tyne and Cambridge.
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