How to travel from Peterborough to Cambridge

How to Travel from Peterborough to Cambridge?

Regular hourly train services run between Peterborough and Cambridge, and there are several daily buses too. In either case, journeys generally last about an hour, and there's easy access to Cambridge's historic centre from both arrival stations.

What is the Cheapest Way To Get from Peterborough to Cambridge?

National Express buses from Peterborough bus station to Cambridge Parkside (City Centre) are the cheapest mode of transport between these two cities. Services are direct, four times a day. A few of CrossCountry's off-peak train services are around the same price. East Midlands trains can be about a third more expensive, while Thameslink trains are at the highest price tag. It's also worth noting that both of these services involve switching trains.

What is the Fastest Way to Travel from Peterborough to Cambridge?

In terms of speed, there's not much difference between bus and rail. CrossCountry train services from Peterborough railway station can take as little as 50 minutes, but so too can some National Express buses from Peterborough bus station. That compares to around an hour for East Midlands trains and 70 minutes for Thameslink services. That said, Cambridge Parkside bus stop offers a slightly more central and convenient arrival point than Cambridge railway station. On the other hand, the bus offers less choice with only four services a day - two in the morning, one in the afternoon, and one overnight.

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Travel from Peterborough to Cambridge by Train

There are two or three departures an hour from Peterborough to Cambridge starting well before dawn and through the day. CrossCountry offers direct services, while if you travel by East Midlands you have to change at Ely, and a change at Stevenage is involved on LNER services. Trains terminate at Cambridge railway station on Station Road, one mile south of the city centre. South of the station are bus stops with links into central Cambridge, and just outside the north exit is a large Cycle Point facility where you can hire bikes.

Travel from Peterborough to Cambridge by Bus

Four National Express buses depart every day from Peterborough bus station to Cambridge Parkside (City Centre), spread out from very early morning to late at night. Cambridge Parkside (City Centre) bus stop is on Parkside Road, on the northeast side of Parker's Piece common in central Cambridge. Cross the common in a westerly direction, and you'll find yourself in the town centre, with department stores like John Lewis and university landmarks such as Kings College all within a few hundred metres. There are racks on the common where you can store or collect a bike.