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Compare train and bus for Peterborough to Cambridge
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 $14. 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 $14, and a bus costs an average of $55.
Distance: 29 miles (48 km)
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$24 Average price Cheapest | $55 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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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.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Peterborough to Cambridge is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
C7489810:11 AM0h52Peterborough station (PBO)11:03 AMCambridge station (CBG)$191One-way0 transfers
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C7489810:11 AM0h52Peterborough station (PBO)11:03 AMCambridge station (CBG)$191One-way0 transfers
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C747989:19 AM0h50Peterborough station (PBO)10:09 AMCambridge station (CBG)$191One-way0 transfers
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C747968:13 AM0h56Peterborough station (PBO)9:09 AMCambridge station (CBG)$191One-way0 transfers
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P4731610:47 AM0h52Peterborough station (PBO)11:39 AMCambridge North (CMB)$351One-way1 transfer
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P473049:47 AM0h52Peterborough station (PBO)10:39 AMCambridge North (CMB)$351One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Peterborough to Cambridge:
A train is $40 (€32) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Peterborough to Cambridge costing on average $55 (€44).
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 49m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Peterborough and Cambridge as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Peterborough station (PBO) and arrive in Cambridge station (CBG).
- Buses mostly depart from Peterborough, Queensgate Bus Station and arrive in Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece).
- Travel with CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Greater Anglia, Thameslink, Great Northern, east_midlands_trains, London North Eastern Railway, Cross Country to go to Cambridge by train.
- Travel with National Express, Stagecoach East to go to Cambridge by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
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