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Compare train and bus for Newmarket to Cambridge
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newmarket to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 52m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, while a train costs an average of $13.
Distance: 12 miles (20 km)
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$13 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest |
52m Average total duration Fastest 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 59m Average total duration 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Newmarket to Cambridge
Compare the available ways to get from Newmarket to Cambridge, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Newmarket to Cambridge:
A bus is $2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newmarket to Cambridge costing on average $13.
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Bus takes on average 59m.
Travel optionsfrom Newmarket to Cambridge
How to get from Newmarket to Cambridge by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Newmarket to Cambridge is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
P0211312:20 PM 0h20 Newmarket station (NMK) 12:40 PM Cambridge station (CBG) $13 1 One-way 0 transfers
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P0211312:20 PM 0h20 Newmarket station (NMK) 12:40 PM Cambridge station (CBG) $13 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
P0211312:20 PM 0h20 Newmarket station (NMK) 12:40 PM Cambridge station (CBG) $13 1 One-way 0 transfers
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P0210310:20 AM 0h20 Newmarket station (NMK) 10:40 AM Cambridge station (CBG) $13 1 One-way 0 transfers
P021648:21 AM 0h22 Newmarket station (NMK) 8:43 AM Cambridge station (CBG) $13 1 One-way 0 transfers
L546701:18 PM 0h23 Newmarket station (NMK) 1:41 PM Cambridge station (CBG) $13 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Newmarket to Cambridge:
A bus is $2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newmarket to Cambridge costing on average $13.
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Bus takes on average 59m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Newmarket and Cambridge as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Newmarket station (NMK) and arrive in Cambridge station (CBG).
- Buses mostly depart from Newmarket, High Street and arrive in Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece).
- Travel with National Express to go to Cambridge by bus.
- Travel with Greater Anglia to go to Cambridge by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 7 direct trains per day with Greater Anglia.
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