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Trip Summary
There are 22 daily trains from Beckenham to Cambridge. Traveling by train from Beckenham to Cambridge usually takes around one hour and 58 minutes, but the fastest Southeastern + Connections train can make the trip in one hour and 47 minutes.
| Distance | 55 mi (89 km) |
| Fastest train | 1h 47m |
| Lowest price | €31.66 |
| Most frequent service | Southeastern + Connections |
| Train lines | 3 |
Train service from Beckenham to Cambridge
- Southeastern + Connections tickets: €32 one-way
- Thameslink tickets: €32 one-way
- Thameslink + Connections tickets: €32 one-way
Which train should you take from Beckenham to Cambridge?
There are 3 train lines with service from Beckenham to Cambridge. Southeastern + Connections is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 14 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeastern + Connections | 14 | 1h 59m | €31.66 |
| Thameslink | 6 | 1h 53m | €31.66 |
| Thameslink + Connections | 2 | 2h 5m | €31.66 |
Southeastern is a rail franchise that operates passenger train services between central London and southeast England. The company's fleet of over 300 trains stops at 180 stations across London, Kent, and East Sussex, and standard and first-class fares are available. First-class passengers enjoy dedicated areas, larger seats, more legroom, and a quieter travel experience. Onboard restrooms are available for all passengers.
Thameslink services run 24 hours a day with trains usually every 20-30 minutes, and coverage between Kent, Surrey, Hertfordshire, and London. Thameslink has separate first-class cars, and standard-class seating may be standing room only during peak hours.
Thameslink + Connections train tickets from Beckenham to Cambridge start from €32, and on average cost . Daily there are 2 Thameslink + Connections schedules to Cambridge. Thameslink + Connections in Beckenham leaves from Ravensbourne . And in Cambridge trains arrive at Station Road .
From Beckenham to Cambridge train travel on Thameslink + Connections takes 2 hours and 5 minutes. If you are looking to get to Cambridge faster, Thameslink + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 1 hours and 47 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Saturday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Beckenham to Cambridge. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Saturday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Saturday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Beckenham at 06:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 20:00. 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 22 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 Cambridge to Beckenham.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Beckenham?
Main departure station: Ravensbourne Station
Beckenham has 3 stations where passengers can board the train to Cambridge.
All train stations in Beckenham:
Ravensbourne Station
New Beckenham Train Station
Beckenham Junction
Where is the train station in Cambridge?
Main arrival station: Station Road
Cambridge has one train station.
Train stations in Cambridge:
Station Road
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