The average train between Cambridge and Bures takes 3h 44m and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Cambridge to Bures. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Cambridge and Bures. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cambridge is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Bures at 8:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Colchester and take an average of 3h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Bures. However, there are services departing from Cambridge station and arriving at Bures station via Colchester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
Cambridge to Bures train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Cambridge station.
Cambridge to Bures train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Colchester station.
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The distance between Cambridge and Bures is 51.8 km. The road distance is 130 km.
Greater Anglia operates a train from Cambridge to Colchester once a week. Tickets cost £35–65 and the journey takes 1h 36m.