How to get to Cambridge from Tottenham Hale (TOM)

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Compare train and coach for Tottenham Hale (TOM) to Cambridge

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Tottenham Hale (TOM) to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, 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 35m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £19, while a coach costs an average of £32.

Distance: 69 km

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£19

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Cheapest

£32

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£13

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(fuel + tolls)

1h 35m

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1h 5m

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30m

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2h 3m

Average total duration

1h 33m

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30m

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1h 6m

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(door-to-door)

Greater Anglia

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National Express

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The cheapest way to travel from Tottenham Hale (TOM) to Cambridge is a train with an average price of £19.

This is compared to other travel options from Tottenham Hale (TOM) to Cambridge:

A train is £13 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Tottenham Hale (TOM) to Cambridge costing on average £32.

The fastest way to travel from Tottenham Hale (TOM) to Cambridge is by train with an average journey time of 1h 35m.

Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:

Coach takes on average 2h 3m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Tottenham Hale (TOM) and Cambridge including taking a train and coach.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 1m sooner (1h 5m by train vs 1h 6m by car). Tickets start at around £19 compared to roughly £13 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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from Tottenham Hale (TOM) to Cambridge

How to get to Cambridge from Tottenham Hale (TOM) by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Tottenham Hale (TOM) to Cambridge is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • National Express
    13:004h05
    Tottenham Hale (TOM)
    17:05Cambridge
    £291One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • National Express
    13:004h05
    Tottenham Hale (TOM)
    17:05Cambridge
    £291One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • National Express
    13:004h05
    Tottenham Hale (TOM)
    17:05Cambridge
    £291One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • National Express
    12:004h05
    Tottenham Hale (TOM)
    16:05Cambridge
    £341One-way
    0 changes

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FAQs: Tottenham Hale (TOM) 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 Tottenham Hale (TOM) to Cambridge.

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There are 2 options to travel between Tottenham Hale (TOM) and Cambridge including taking a train and coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Tottenham Hale (TOM) to Cambridge is a train with an average price of £19.

This is compared to other travel options from Tottenham Hale (TOM) to Cambridge:

A train is £13 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Tottenham Hale (TOM) to Cambridge costing on average £32.

The fastest way to travel from Tottenham Hale (TOM) to Cambridge is by train with an average journey time of 1h 35m.

Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:

Coach takes on average 2h 3m.

The Tottenham Hale (TOM) to Cambridge distance is approximately 69 km.
The average frequency per day from Tottenham Hale (TOM) to Cambridge is:
  • Around 13 trains per day.
  • Around 8 coaches per day.

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

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Tottenham Hale (TOM) to Cambridge, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Cambridge by coach.
  • Travel with Thameslink, Greater Anglia, Great Northern to go to Cambridge by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Tottenham Hale (TOM) to Cambridge:
  • 12 direct trains per day with Greater Anglia.
Omio customers who travel from Tottenham Hale (TOM) 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 Tottenham Hale (TOM) 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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