How to travel from Oxford to Cambridge

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Travel Information between Oxford and Cambridge

Distance106 km
Available travel modesTrain or coach
Ticket price range€22 - €40
Cheapest modeTrain • €22 • 2 h 27 min
Fastest modeTrain • €22 • 2 h 27 min
Popular travel companiesMegabus or Great Western Rail

Travel 106 km by train or coach between Oxford and Cambridge. The most popular travel providers which serve this journey are Megabus or Great Western Rail among others. Travellers can even take a direct coach or train from Oxford to Cambridge.

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from Oxford to Cambridge

How to get from Oxford to Cambridge by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Oxford to Cambridge is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Great Western RailG05038+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+Great NorthernY30275
09:32AM2h28
Oxford station (OXF)
12:00PMCambridge station (CBG)
541One-way
2 transfers

Cheapest

National ExpressNX737 · NX786
06:30AM3h55
Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
10:25AMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
471One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Great Western RailG05038+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+Great NorthernY30275
09:32AM2h28
Oxford station (OXF)
12:00PMCambridge station (CBG)
541One-way
2 transfers

Other options

Great Western RailG05036+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+Great NorthernY30265
08:32AM2h28
Oxford station (OXF)
11:00AMCambridge station (CBG)
541One-way
2 transfers
Great Western RailG05040+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+Great NorthernY30285
10:32AM2h28
Oxford station (OXF)
01:00PMCambridge station (CBG)
541One-way
2 transfers
Great Western RailG05039+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+Great NorthernY30280
10:00AM2h30
Oxford station (OXF)
12:30PMCambridge station (CBG)
881One-way
2 transfers
National ExpressNX737 · NX727
11:40AM5h15
Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
04:55PMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
531One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX737 · NX786
04:40PM5h45
Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
10:25PMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
471One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX737 · NX786
08:30AM5h30
Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
02:00PMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
601One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Oxford 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 Oxford to Cambridge.

FAQs

There are 2 options to travel from Oxford to Cambridge including taking a train or coach.

The cheapest way to get from Oxford to Cambridge is by taking a train with average ticket prices of €22 compared to other travel options to Cambridge:

Taking a train costs €18 less than taking a coach, which costs on average €40 for the same trip.

The fastest way from Oxford to Cambridge is by train with an average journey time of 2 h 27 min.

There are alternative travel options to Cambridge that take longer:

Getting to Cambridge by coach takes 4 h 15 min on average.

Cambridge is approximately 106 km away from Oxford.

The average frequency per day from Oxford to Cambridge is:

  • 8 coaches per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Cambridge from Oxford as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Oxford to Cambridge:

    The following travel companies offer services from Oxford to Cambridge:

    • Travel with Megabus or National Express for coaches to Cambridge. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Megabus Oxford to Cambridge tickets on Omio for €20.
    • Great Western Rail, Great Northern, Thameslink, Abellio Greater Anglia, Chiltern Railways or first_great_western can take you to Cambridge by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Abellio Greater Anglia from Oxford to Cambridge for €22.

    Yes, there are direct routes from Oxford to Cambridge with the following travel companies:

    • You can travel directly by coach with.
    • You'll find direct trains with.

    Direct services to Cambridge tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.

    Looking to extend your trip from Oxford to Cambridge? Many Omio customers who go from Oxford to Cambridge usually extend their holiday to explore other popular destinations like London, Edinburgh, London Stansted Airport or Manchester. If you're looking to explore London, Edinburgh, London Stansted Airport or Manchester from Cambridge, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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