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Compare train and bus for Exeter to Cambridge
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Exeter to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, and a train costs an average of $44.
Distance: 187 miles (301 km)
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$87 Average price | $46 Average price Cheapest |
4h 48m Average total duration Fastest 4h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 1m Average total duration 7h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg 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 Exeter to Cambridge by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Exeter to Cambridge is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1:10 AM10h05Exeter11:15 AMCambridge$351One-way0 transfers
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- 1:10 AM10h05Exeter11:15 AMCambridge$351One-way0 transfers
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- 1:10 AM10h05Exeter11:15 AMCambridge$351One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Exeter to Cambridge:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Exeter to Cambridge costing on average $44 (€36).
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 40m.
- Around 15 trains per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Exeter and Cambridge as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court and arrive in Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece).
- Trains mostly depart from Exeter St Davids (EXD) and arrive in Cambridge station (CBG).
- Travel with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, first_great_western to go to Cambridge by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Cambridge by bus.
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