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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hertford to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 24m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, while a train costs an average of £23.
Distance: 47 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£23 Average Price | £19 Average Price Cheapest | £10 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 24m Average total duration Fastest 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 5m Average total duration 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Hertford to Cambridge:
A coach is £5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hertford to Cambridge costing on average £23.
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 5m.
You'll arrive about 4m sooner (54m by train vs 58m by car). Tickets start at around £23 compared to roughly £10 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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The most popular day trips by train from Cambridge are London, Oxford, Ely, St Albans and Norwich. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Hertford to Cambridge:
A coach is £5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hertford to Cambridge costing on average £23.
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 5m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hertford and Cambridge as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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