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Compare bus and train for Nottingham to Cambridge
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 34m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, while a train costs an average of $41.
Distance: 74 miles (120 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$41 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 40m Average total duration 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Cambridge:
A bus is $20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Cambridge costing on average $41.
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 40m.
Tickets start at around $41 compared to roughly $34 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-7.41. The journey takes 2h 4m versus 1h 59m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Nottingham to Cambridge
How to get from Nottingham to Cambridge by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Nottingham to Cambridge is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus11:20 AM6h20Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R)5:40 PMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)$311One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:20 AM6h20Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R)5:40 PMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)$311One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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P668641:38 PM2h01Nottingham station (NOT)3:39 PMCambridge North (CMB)$411One-way1 transfer
Other options
- C21808+P668844:38 PM2h02Nottingham station (NOT)6:40 PMCambridge North (CMB)$341One-way1 transfer
- C21579+
C933749:19 AM2h12Nottingham station (NOT)11:31 AMCambridge North (CMB)$371One-way1 transfer - C04352+P6685412:38 PM2h01Nottingham station (NOT)2:39 PMCambridge North (CMB)$651One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:20 AM5h40Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station10:00 AMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)$351One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:35 AM6h35Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station8:10 AMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)$351One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:20 AM6h50Nottingham, University of Nottingham8:10 AMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)$351One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Cambridge:
A bus is $20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Cambridge costing on average $41.
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 40m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nottingham and Cambridge as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Nottingham station (NOT) and arrive in Cambridge station (CBG).
- Buses mostly depart from Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station and arrive in Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece).
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Great Northern, east_midlands_trains to go to Cambridge by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Cambridge by bus.
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