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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Crawley to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £12 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 56m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, while a train costs an average of £54.
Distance: 123 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£54 Average Price | £12 Average Price Cheapest | £26 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 56m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 3m Average total duration 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Crawley to Cambridge:
A coach is £42 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Crawley to Cambridge costing on average £54.
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 3m.
Tickets start at around £54 compared to roughly £26 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-27.91. The journey takes 2h 26m versus 1h 54m 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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The most popular day trips by train from Cambridge are London, Ely, Oxford, Norwich and St Albans. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Cambridge on Omio.
London blends royal history with modern city life, known for its museums, theatre and global food scene. Along the Thames, grand landmarks sit beside diverse neighbourhoods shaped by finance, fashion and contemporary culture.
Ely is a small Cambridgeshire cathedral city known for Ely Cathedral and its setting above the fens. The compact centre and riverside on the Great Ouse give it a calm historic character.
Oxford is known for its historic university, elegant colleges and long academic tradition. Its medieval streets, museums and riverside setting give the city a thoughtful but lively character.
Norwich is known for its Norman cathedral, medieval lanes and strong independent character. Its historic market, literary links and mix of old churches and creative spaces give it a lively but relaxed feel.
St Albans is a historic Hertfordshire city known for Roman Verulamium and its prominent cathedral. Its compact centre mixes ancient streets, markets and green spaces with an easy, well-kept feel.
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This is compared to other travel options from Crawley to Cambridge:
A coach is £42 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Crawley to Cambridge costing on average £54.
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 3m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Crawley and Cambridge as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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