How to get to Cambridge from Barking

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Compare train and coach for Barking to Cambridge

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Barking to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £8 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 1h 47m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, while a train costs an average of £22.

Distance: 74 km

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£8

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Cheapest

£22

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£15

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1h 47m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 17m

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30m

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1h 58m

Average total duration

1h 28m

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30m

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1h 4m

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(door-to-door)

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The cheapest way to travel from Barking to Cambridge is a coach with an average price of £8.

This is compared to other travel options from Barking to Cambridge:

A coach is £13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barking to Cambridge costing on average £22.

The fastest way to travel from Barking to Cambridge is by coach with an average journey time of 1h 47m.

Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 58m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Barking and Cambridge including taking a train and coach.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around £22 compared to roughly £15 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-6.66. The journey takes 1h 28m versus 1h 4m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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from Barking to Cambridge

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • Greater AngliaL55681 · P76261+c2cF67836+TubeTube from West Ham to Stratford (London)
    8:171h50
    Barking station (BKG)
    10:07Cambridge station (CBG)
    £391One-way
    3 changes

Cheapest

  • Greater AngliaL55681 · P76261+c2cF67836+TubeTube from West Ham to Stratford (London)
    8:171h50
    Barking station (BKG)
    10:07Cambridge station (CBG)
    £391One-way
    3 changes

Fastest

  • Greater AngliaL55681 · P76261+c2cF67836+TubeTube from West Ham to Stratford (London)
    8:171h50
    Barking station (BKG)
    10:07Cambridge station (CBG)
    £391One-way
    3 changes

Other options

  • Greater AngliaP66671+c2cF52358
    8:271h53
    Barking station (BKG)
    10:20Cambridge station (CBG)
    £391One-way
    1 change
  • Greater AngliaP76261+c2cF52361
    8:121h55
    Barking station (BKG)
    10:07Cambridge station (CBG)
    £391One-way
    1 change

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FAQs: Barking 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 Barking to Cambridge.

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There are 2 options to travel between Barking and Cambridge including taking a train and coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Barking to Cambridge is a coach with an average price of £8.

This is compared to other travel options from Barking to Cambridge:

A coach is £13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barking to Cambridge costing on average £22.

The fastest way to travel from Barking to Cambridge is by coach with an average journey time of 1h 47m.

Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 58m.

The Barking to Cambridge distance is approximately 74 km.
The average frequency per day from Barking to Cambridge is:
  • Around 14 coaches per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barking and Cambridge as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Barking to Cambridge:
  • Trains mostly depart from Barking station (BKG) and arrive in Cambridge station (CBG).
  • Coaches mostly depart from London, Stratford City Bus Station and arrive in Cambridge, Trumpington Park and Ride.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Barking to Cambridge, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Greater Anglia to go to Cambridge by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Cambridge by coach.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Barking to Cambridge:
  • 14 direct coaches per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Barking to Cambridge often also extend their vacation to go to London, London Kings Cross (KGX), Edinburgh, Oxford, London Stansted Airport. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cambridge and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Barking to Cambridge, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
In Cambridge, you can enjoy punting on the River Cam for scenic views of the colleges and bridges, visit the interactive Cambridge Science Centre, explore the historic Market Square for local produce and crafts, attend a performance at the Cambridge Arts Theatre, or take a guided walking tour to discover the city's rich history. Some of the best sights include King's College Chapel, The Fitzwilliam Museum, The Backs, Trinity College, and the Cambridge University Botanic Garden.
Two to three days in Cambridge allows you to explore its historic university, enjoy punting on the River Cam, visit the Fitzwilliam Museum, and stroll around the city's beautiful gardens and colleges.

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