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Compare bus and train for Southampton to Cambridge
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Southampton to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €22, and a bus costs an average of €42.
Distance: 110 miles (178 km)
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€53 Average price Cheapest | €55 Average price |
3h 28m Average total duration Fastest 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 1m Average total duration 4h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg 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 Southampton to Cambridge by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Southampton to Cambridge is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Southampton to Cambridge
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This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Cambridge:
A train is $26 (€20) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Southampton to Cambridge costing on average $53 (€42).
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 10m.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Southampton and Cambridge as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Southampton Central (SOU) and arrive in Cambridge station (CBG).
- Buses mostly depart from Southampton, Coach Station and arrive in Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece).
- Travel with South Western Railway, CrossCountry, Thameslink, Abellio Greater Anglia, Great Northern to go to Cambridge by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Cambridge by bus.
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