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Trip Summary
You can pick from 16 daily train trips between Cambridge and Banstead. The average train journey from Cambridge to Banstead takes 2 hours and 25 minutes, but some Thameslink + Connections train trips are as short as 2 hours and 11 minutes.
| Distance | 63 mi (101 km) |
| Fastest train | 2h 11m |
| Lowest price | £27.52 |
| Most frequent service | Thameslink + Connections |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Cambridge to Banstead?
2 train services operate from Cambridge to Banstead. Thameslink + Connections usually has more trains scheduled, with 15 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Northern + Connections | 1 | 2h 26m | £27.52 |
| Thameslink + Connections | 15 | 2h 25m | £27.52 |
Great Northern is a UK-based rail company that serves commuter towns north of London. The company is owned by Thameslink and offers a contemporary train fleet with complimentary WiFi. The company primarily serves towns such as Potters Bar, Hatfield, Welwyn Garden City, Stevenage, and Hitchin While standard-class seats can be hard to secure due to high demand at peak hours, first-class compartments offer a quieter, more peaceful journey.
Thameslink + Connections train tickets from Cambridge to Banstead start from £28, and on average cost . Daily there are 15 Thameslink + Connections schedules to Banstead. Thameslink + Connections in Cambridge leaves from Station Road . And in Banstead trains arrive at Banstead Station and one other train station.
From Cambridge to Banstead train travel on Thameslink + Connections takes 2 hours and 25 minutes. If you are looking to get to Banstead faster, Thameslink + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 11 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains from Cambridge to Banstead are the most crowded on Friday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider traveling on Friday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
The earliest train departs Cambridge at 06:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 21:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 16 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Banstead to Cambridge.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Cambridge?
Main departure station: Station Road
There is one train station in Cambridge.
All train stations in Cambridge:
Station Road
Where is the train station in Banstead?
Main arrival station: Kingswood Station
Banstead receives travelers from Cambridge at its two active train stations.
Train stations in Banstead:
Kingswood Station
Banstead Station
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