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Compare bus and train for Northampton to Cambridge
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Northampton to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €12, and a train costs an average of €37.
Distance: 42 miles (68 km)
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€89 Average price | €21 Average price Cheapest |
2h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 32m Average total duration 3h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get from Northampton to Cambridge by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Northampton to Cambridge is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Northampton to Cambridge:
A bus is $31 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Northampton to Cambridge costing on average $46 (€37).
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 20m.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Northampton and Cambridge as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Northampton station (NMP) and arrive in Cambridge station (CBG).
- Buses mostly depart from Northampton, Town Centre and arrive in Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece).
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Stagecoach East to go to Cambridge by bus.
- Travel with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, Great Northern to go to Cambridge by train.
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