Trains from Bournemouth to Cambridge

  • Lowest price from $61.87
  • Average duration 3h 30m
  • Connections per day 50
  • Distance 215 km
  • CO₂ per person 3 kg

train from Bournemouth to Cambridge

The journey from Bournemouth to Cambridge is about 215 km. On average a train trip takes 3h 30m with 50 connections per day.

Lowest price $61.87
Trip duration 3h 30m
Connections per day 50
Lowest price $61.87
Highest price $75.54
First departure 12:08 AM
Last departure 11:08 PM
Distance 215 km
Departure Bournemouth
Arrival Cambridge
Travel operator nationalrail
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When to book from Bournemouth to Cambridge

These tips come from historical prices — how the average fare changes with how far ahead you book and the month you travel.

What historical fares show

Short takeaways based on median fares from Virail searches on this route — useful for seasonality and longer-run trends.

According to Virail’s historical fare data, February is typically the cheapest month to travel from Bournemouth to Cambridge by train, with medians around $37.42 versus about $86.81 in July (roughly a 132% swing).

Cheapest month

Up to 132%

The cheapest time to travel is February ($37.42); the most expensive is July ($86.81).

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Compare average prices by month and book when it suits you.

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CO₂ emissions by mode

train 15.05kg
bus 16.13kg
flight 43kg
carpool 34.4kg
How much CO₂ is emitted travelling by train from Bournemouth to Cambridge?

The train journey between Bournemouth and Cambridge emits 15.05kg of CO₂.

How much CO₂ do I save by taking the train between Bournemouth and Cambridge?

Taking the train between Bournemouth and Cambridge saves 27.95kg of CO₂ compared to a flight, 1.08kg compared to the bus and 19.35kg compared to the car.

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