How to travel from Peterborough to Cambridge

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Compare bus and train 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 $54.

Distance: 29 miles (48 km)

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$24

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$55

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1h 31m

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1h 55m

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1h 25m

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from Peterborough to Cambridge

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.

CrossCountry
10:11AM0h52
Peterborough
11:03AMCambridge
$141One-way
0 transfers

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CrossCountry
10:11AM0h52
Peterborough
11:03AMCambridge
$141One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

CrossCountry
03:16PM0h49
Peterborough
04:05PMCambridge
$221One-way
0 transfers

Other options

CrossCountry
09:19AM0h50
Peterborough
10:09AMCambridge
$221One-way
0 transfers
East Midlands Trains
09:47AM0h53
Peterborough
10:40AMCambridge
$351One-way
0 transfers

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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.

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There are 2 options to travel between Peterborough and Cambridge including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Peterborough to Cambridge is a train with an average price of $14 (€11).

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 $54 (€44).

The fastest way to travel from Peterborough to Cambridge is by train with an average journey time of 49m.

Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 49m.

The distance from Peterborough to Cambridge is approximately 29 miles (48 km).
The average frequency per day from Peterborough to Cambridge is:
  • 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 bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Peterborough to Cambridge:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Peterborough to Cambridge, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Abellio Greater Anglia, Thameslink, Great Northern, east_midlands_trains, LNER, Cross Country to go to Cambridge by train.
  • Travel with National Express, Stagecoach East to go to Cambridge by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Peterborough to Cambridge with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
  • 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
Omio customers who travel from Peterborough to Cambridge often also extend their vacation to go to London, London Kings Cross (KGX), Oxford, London Stansted Airport, Edinburgh. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cambridge and these popular destinations at a great price.
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