How to travel from Newcastle to Cambridge

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Newcastle to Cambridge

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 $50. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 10m. 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 $50, and a train costs an average of $45.

Distance: 204 miles (329 km)

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$97

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$72

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3h 40m

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3h 10m

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9h 42m

Average total duration

9h 12m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.3 - 0.8kg

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from Newcastle to Cambridge

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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

LNERY11815 · Y11693+CrossCountryC74898
07:27AM3h36
Newcastle station (NCL)
11:03AMCambridge station (CBG)
$1291One-way
2 transfers

Cheapest

LNERY11815 · Y11693+CrossCountryC74898
07:27AM3h36
Newcastle station (NCL)
11:03AMCambridge station (CBG)
$1291One-way
2 transfers

Fastest

LumoC08151+ThameslinkG84464
07:52AM3h17
Newcastle station (NCL)
11:09AMCambridge station (CBG)
$2701One-way
1 transfer

Other options

LNERY11815+Great NorthernW58608
07:27AM3h38
Newcastle station (NCL)
11:05AMCambridge station (CBG)
$1431One-way
1 transfer
LNERY11817+East Midlands TrainsY12354+Abellio Greater AngliaP47316
07:58AM3h41
Newcastle station (NCL)
11:39AMCambridge North (CMB)
$1551One-way
2 transfers
LNERY11956+CrossCountryC74798
06:27AM3h42
Newcastle station (NCL)
10:09AMCambridge station (CBG)
$1881One-way
1 transfer

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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.

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There are 3 options to travel between Newcastle and Cambridge including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Newcastle to Cambridge is a train with an average price of $45 (€36).

This is compared to other travel options from Newcastle to Cambridge:

A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Newcastle to Cambridge costing on average $50 (€40).

A train is $27 (€21) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newcastle to Cambridge costing on average $72 (€57).

The fastest way to travel from Newcastle to Cambridge is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 15m.

Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 28m.

Bus takes on average 10h 0m.

The distance from Newcastle to Cambridge is approximately 204 miles (329 km).
The average frequency per day from Newcastle to Cambridge is:
  • Around 8 flights per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Newcastle and Cambridge as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Newcastle to Cambridge:
  • Flights mostly depart from Newcastle Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Newcastle station (NCL) and arrive in Cambridge station (CBG).
  • Buses mostly depart from Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street and arrive in Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Newcastle to Cambridge, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Cambridge by bus.
  • Travel with LNER, Lumo, CrossCountry, Grand Central Trains, Lumo to go to Cambridge by train.
Omio customers who travel from Newcastle to Cambridge often also extend their vacation to go to London, London Kings Cross (KGX), Oxford, London Stansted Airport, Edinburgh. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cambridge and these popular destinations at a great price.
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