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Compare train and bus for Watford to Cambridge
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Watford to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $35. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 29m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $35, and a train costs an average of $35.
Distance: 43 miles (70 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$58 Average price Cheapest | $19 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 59m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Watford to Cambridge:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Watford to Cambridge costing on average $58 (€48).
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 5m.
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How to get from Watford to Cambridge by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Watford to Cambridge is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:22 AM4h53Watford11:15 AMCambridge$291One-way4 transfers
Cheapest
- 6:22 AM4h53Watford11:15 AMCambridge$291One-way4 transfers
Fastest
- 7:14 AM3h11Watford10:25 AMCambridge$421One-way2 transfers
Other options
- 1:35 AM4h10Watford5:45 AMCambridge$421One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Watford to Cambridge:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Watford to Cambridge costing on average $58 (€48).
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 5m.
- Around 17 trains per day.
- Around 13 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Watford and Cambridge as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Watford Junction (WFJ) and arrive in Cambridge station (CBG).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station and arrive in Cambridge, Trumpington Park and Ride.
- Travel with Great Northern, London Overground, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains to go to Cambridge by train.
- Travel with Uno, Arriva UK to go to Cambridge by bus.
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