How to get to Cambridge from Newbury

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Compare train and coach for Newbury to Cambridge

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newbury to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 22m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, while a train costs an average of £81.

Distance: 133 km

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£81

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£18

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£29

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2h 22m

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1h 52m

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3h 23m

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2h 53m

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2h 13m

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The cheapest way to travel from Newbury to Cambridge is a coach with an average price of £18.

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

A coach is £64 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newbury to Cambridge costing on average £81.

The fastest way to travel from Newbury to Cambridge is by train with an average journey time of 2h 22m.

Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:

Coach takes on average 3h 23m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Newbury and Cambridge including taking a train and coach.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around £18 compared to roughly £29 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £11. The journey takes 2h 53m versus 2h 13m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

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from Newbury to Cambridge

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

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

  • FlixBus
    4:456h10
    Newbury
    10:55Cambridge
    £261One-way
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  • FlixBus
    4:456h10
    Newbury
    10:55Cambridge
    £261One-way
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  • FlixBus
    4:456h10
    Newbury
    10:55Cambridge
    £261One-way
    0 changes

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FAQs: Newbury 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 Newbury to Cambridge.

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There are 2 options to travel between Newbury and Cambridge including taking a train and coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Newbury to Cambridge is a coach with an average price of £18.

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

A coach is £64 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newbury to Cambridge costing on average £81.

The fastest way to travel from Newbury to Cambridge is by train with an average journey time of 2h 22m.

Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:

Coach takes on average 3h 23m.

The Newbury to Cambridge distance is approximately 133 km.
The average frequency per day from Newbury to Cambridge is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 2 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Newbury 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 Newbury to Cambridge:
  • Trains mostly depart from Newbury station (NBY) and arrive in Cambridge South.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride and arrive in Cambridge, Trumpington Park and Ride.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Newbury to Cambridge, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Thameslink, Greater Anglia, Great Western Railway, Great Northern to go to Cambridge by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Cambridge by coach.
Omio customers who travel from Newbury 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 Newbury 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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