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How to get fromOxford to Cambridgeby train, bus, rideshare, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Oxford to Cambridge by train, bus, rideshare, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain train Oxford - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain train London Kings Cross - Kings Lynn / ...
    2h 14m
    £54–94

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to High Streetbus bus X5
    2. Take the bus from Central station to Bus Stationbus bus X5
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Drummer St Bus Stationbus bus 905
    5h 15m
    £9–15

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Hatfield stationbus bus 737
    2. Take the train from Hatfield (Herts) to Cambridgetrain train London Kings Cross - Cambridge / ...
    4h 29m
    £32–56

  4. Rideshare

    1. Take the rideshare from Oxford to Cambridgerideshare rideshare 82.5 mi
    2h 3m
    £10–12

  5. Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    1. Take the bus from Queens Lane to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus Lhr / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Parksidebus bus 727 / ...
    4h 51m
    £39–57

  6. Drive  82.4 mi

    1. Drive from Oxford to Cambridgecar car 82.4 mi
    1h 44m
    £21–30

Oxford to Cambridge by train and subway

Calendar202Weekly Services
Duration2h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 121.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 14m

What companies run services between Oxford, England and Cambridge, England?

You can take a train from Oxford to Cambridge via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 2h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Queens Lane to Parkside via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 4h 51m.

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