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Compare train and coach for Cambridge to Oxford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cambridge to Oxford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £35. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 36m. 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 coach costs an average of £35, and a train costs an average of £20.
Distance: 106 km
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£69 Average Price | £52 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration 4h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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How to get to Oxford from Cambridge by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Cambridge to Oxford is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Cambridge to Oxford
Travel to Oxford 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 Cambridge to Oxford.
There are 2 ways to get from Cambridge to Oxford: train or coach.
The cheapest way to go to Oxford from Cambridge is by taking a train, which costs on average £19.
This is compared to other ways of getting from Cambridge to Oxford:
A train is £16 less than a coach for this journey with tickets for a coach from Cambridge to Oxford costing on average £35.
The quickest way to travel to Oxford from Cambridge is by train, which takes on average 2 h 28 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Getting to Oxford by coach takes 4 h 5 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 66 miles from Cambridge to Oxford.
The average frequency per day from Cambridge to Oxford is:
- 7 coaches per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Cambridge and 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 when travelling from Cambridge to Oxford:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Cambridge to Oxford:
- You can take a coach from Cambridge to Oxford with National Express or Stagecoach East. Cheap tickets can be found for £35 with National Express from Cambridge to Oxford.
- You can travel between Cambridge and Oxford by train with Great Western Rail, Great Northern, Thameslink, Abellio Greater Anglia or Chiltern Railways. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for £19 with Abellio Greater Anglia from Cambridge to Oxford.
Yes, there are direct routes from Cambridge to Oxford with the following travel companies:
- You can book a direct coach with.
- You can travel directly by train with.
Direct services to Oxford 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 journey.
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