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Compare train and bus for Northampton to Cambridge
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Northampton to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 34m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, while a train costs an average of $108.
Distance: 42 miles (68 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$27 Average price Cheapest | $108 Average price | $20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 47m Average total duration 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Northampton to Cambridge:
A bus is $51 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Northampton to Cambridge costing on average $108.
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 11m.
Tickets start at around $57 compared to roughly $20 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-36.72. The journey takes 2h 41m versus 1h 11m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Northampton to Cambridge by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Northampton to Cambridge is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:30 AM5h45Northampton11:15 AMCambridge$271One-way0 transfers
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- 5:30 AM5h45Northampton11:15 AMCambridge$271One-way0 transfers
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- 5:30 AM5h45Northampton11:15 AMCambridge$271One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Northampton to Cambridge:
A bus is $51 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Northampton to Cambridge costing on average $108.
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 11m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Northampton and Cambridge as scheduled services by train and bus 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 West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains to go to Cambridge by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Stagecoach Midlands to go to Cambridge by bus.
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