Trains from Cambridge to Bristol

Cambridge to Bristol train information

Cambridge Bristol train map

Train duration 3h27m
Arrival Bristol, England
Departure Cambridge, England
Distance 127 Miles
Lowest train price from £40.50
Average train price £78.00
  • The route connecting Cambridge, which is in England and Bristol, located in England is well connected by trains. Use our travel search engine to find your ticket and identify the train operator for this journey.
  • On average, it takes approximately 3h27m by train covering a distance of 127 miles to get to Bristol from Cambridge. The duration may change depending if the train is direct or if you need to make a change.
  • We found trains from £40.50 to travel in the next 180 days. Fares may change depending on the travel date as well as how much time in advance you book your ticket.

Best prices for Cambridge to Bristol train tickets

from £40.50 MORE 3h27m
Other modes of transport available
Coach
from £7.98 MORE 8h14m

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Days before Departure

The Prices for train tickets Cambridge to Bristol are increasing the closer you get to your departure day. According to our data, if you buy your train 15 days in advance, you can find tickets from £26 whereas when purchasing your seat on the day you're travelling, you will need to spend at least £66 for your train. Thus, you may save 61% on the price of your ticket by booking 15 days in advance instead of on the day you're travelling.

The figures are based on the best fares found over the past 6 months when buying in advance versus at the last minute.

Best prices for Cambridge to Bristol trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Cambridge and Bristol by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Bristol to Cambridge and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

From To Price Departure on At Company Searched
Cambridge
Bristol
Temple Meads
£40.50 24/05/2024 09:09 1 month ago
Cambridge
Bristol
Temple Meads
£49.50 24/05/2024 08:23 1 month ago
Cambridge
Bristol
Temple Meads
£49.50 24/05/2024 08:52 1 month ago
Cambridge
Bristol
Temple Meads
£88.30 24/05/2024 08:37 1 month ago
Cambridge
Bristol
Temple Meads
£118.80 24/05/2024 08:09 1 month ago
Cambridge
Bristol
Temple Meads
£118.80 24/05/2024 08:09 1 month ago

Best prices for the next 180 days.

Discount Cambridge - Bristol train tickets

National Railcards can offer great value for money if you're travelling by train. Depending on your age and your situation, you can get one of the five existing railcards: Disabled persons, 16-25, Two together, Senior or Family and Friends railcards. Railcards can help you save money for your Cambridge Bristol train ticket.

In order to understand the benefits of a railcard, you can estimate the number of journeys you need to break even. You will see that usually only a few trips are needed.

For your assessment, you have to include the cost of your railcard, i.e £30, your savings on each journey (i.e.: 34%) as well as the cost of your ticket. The average price of a Cambridge Bristol ticket is £77.57 (1).

Divide the cost of your railcard by the discount: £30/34%= £88. Then divide £88 by £77.57: £88/£77.57 = 1.13. You will need to make about 2 trips from Bristol to Cambridge (one way trip) with your railcard to break even.

Railcards enable you to get a third off most train fares for a year. The Disabled persons railcard costs £20 and the 5 other railcards £30.

(1)Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey

Train Journey Average price without railcard(1) With a railcard 34% off(2) Saving based on a one-way trip Number of return trips to pay off the cost
Cambridge to Bristol train £77.57 £51.71 £25.86 1.14

(1)Average price observed over the last 6 months for one way

(2)Price calculated with an average reduction of 34% on train tickets fare

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