How to travel from Newmarket to Cambridge

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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 prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $6.

Distance: 12 miles (20 km)

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$11

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53m

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23m

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1h 7m

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37m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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Greater Anglia

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National Express

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Newmarket to Cambridge is a bus with an average price of $11 (€9).

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

A bus is $0.43 (€0.35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newmarket to Cambridge costing on average $12 (€10).

The fastest way to travel from Newmarket to Cambridge is by train with an average journey time of 23m.

Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:

Bus takes on average 37m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Newmarket and Cambridge including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Newmarket to Cambridge among Omio's users.

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from Newmarket to Cambridge

How to get from Newmarket to Cambridge by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Newmarket to Cambridge is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • National ExpressNX728
    5:35 PM0h30
    Newmarket, High Street
    6:05 PMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
    $111One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • National ExpressNX728
    5:35 PM0h30
    Newmarket, High Street
    6:05 PMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
    $111One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Greater AngliaP02114
    12:21 PM0h20
    Newmarket station (NMK)
    12:41 PMCambridge station (CBG)
    $121One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Greater AngliaL54677
    2:20 PM0h20
    Newmarket station (NMK)
    2:40 PMCambridge station (CBG)
    $121One-way
    0 transfers
  • Greater AngliaP02130
    4:21 PM0h22
    Newmarket station (NMK)
    4:43 PMCambridge station (CBG)
    $121One-way
    0 transfers
  • Greater AngliaL54671
    1:18 PM0h23
    Newmarket station (NMK)
    1:41 PMCambridge station (CBG)
    $121One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Newmarket 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 Newmarket to Cambridge.

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There are 2 options to travel between Newmarket and Cambridge including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Newmarket to Cambridge is a bus with an average price of $11 (€9).

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

A bus is $0.43 (€0.35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newmarket to Cambridge costing on average $12 (€10).

The fastest way to travel from Newmarket to Cambridge is by train with an average journey time of 23m.

Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:

Bus takes on average 37m.

The distance from Newmarket to Cambridge is approximately 12 miles (20 km).
The average frequency per day from Newmarket to Cambridge is:
  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Newmarket to Cambridge:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Newmarket to Cambridge, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Cambridge by bus.
  • Travel with Greater Anglia to go to Cambridge by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Newmarket to Cambridge with the following travel companies:
  • 8 direct buses per day with National Express.
  • 6 direct trains per day with Greater Anglia.
Omio customers who travel from Newmarket 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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