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Compare train and bus for Rugby to Cambridge
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Rugby 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 48m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, while a train costs an average of $142.
Distance: 59 miles (96 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$21 Average price Cheapest | $142 Average price | $26 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 33m Average total duration 5h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Rugby to Cambridge:
A bus is $122 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rugby to Cambridge costing on average $142.
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 33m.
Tickets start at around $142 compared to roughly $26 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-116.70. The journey takes 2h 18m versus 1h 24m 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.
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How to get from Rugby to Cambridge by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rugby to Cambridge is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:07 PM4h43Rugby6:50 PMCambridgeFind prices2 transfers
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- 2:07 PM4h43Rugby6:50 PMCambridgeFind prices2 transfers
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- 2:07 PM4h43Rugby6:50 PMCambridgeFind prices2 transfers
Other options
- 1:47 PM5h03Rugby6:50 PMCambridge$381One-way1 transfer
- 4:17 PM5h18Rugby9:35 PMCambridge$381One-way1 transfer
- 4:17 PM5h18Rugby9:35 PMCambridge$421One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Rugby to Cambridge:
A bus is $122 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rugby to Cambridge costing on average $142.
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 33m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rugby and Cambridge as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station and arrive in Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece).
- Trains mostly depart from Rugby station (RUG) and arrive in Cambridge South.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Thameslink, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast to go to Cambridge by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Cambridge by bus.
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