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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Peterborough to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 1m. 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 train costs an average of €10, and a bus costs an average of €28.
Distance: 29 miles (48 km)
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€21 Average price Cheapest | €28 Average price |
1h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 55m Average total duration 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Peterborough to Cambridge by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Peterborough to Cambridge is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Peterborough 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 Peterborough to Cambridge.
There are 2 travel options between Peterborough and Cambridge. You can take a train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Peterborough to Cambridge is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $7 (€6) compared to other travel options to Cambridge:
A train is $7 (€6) less than a bus with an average ticket price of $14 (€12) from Peterborough to Cambridge.
The quickest way to travel to Cambridge from Peterborough is by train, which takes on average 49 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes on average 50 min.
Cambridge is approximately 30 miles (48 km) away from Peterborough.
The average frequency per day from Peterborough to Cambridge is:
- Around 6 buses per day.
- 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Peterborough to Cambridge as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Peterborough to Cambridge:
- Buses from Peterborough to Cambridge most often leave from Peterborough, Queensgate Bus Station and arrive in Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece).
- Trains mostly leave from Peterborough and tend to arrive in Cambridge.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Peterborough to Cambridge:
- You can go to Cambridge from Peterborough by bus with National Express or Stagecoach East. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $14 (€12) with National Express from Peterborough to Cambridge on Omio.
- You can go to Cambridge from Peterborough by train with CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Thameslink, Abellio Greater Anglia, Great Northern, LNER, Cross Country or east_midlands_trains. You'll see cheap train tickets for $7 (€6) with CrossCountry from Peterborough to Cambridge on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Peterborough to Cambridge with the following travel companies:
- Direct buses with with 6 direct buses per day.
- 2 direct trains per day with CrossCountry or Cross Country.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Cambridge as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Peterborough to Cambridge.
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