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Trip Summary
12 trains operate daily from Crawley to Cambridge. The train trip from Crawley to Cambridge is usually about 2 hours and 4 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Thameslink train can get you there in as little as 2 hours.
| Distance | 77 mi (124 km) |
| Fastest train | 2h 0m |
| Lowest price | €24.82 |
| Trains per day | 10 |
| Most frequent service | Thameslink |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Crawley to Cambridge?
2 train services operate from Crawley to Cambridge. Thameslink usually has more trains scheduled, with 11 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern | 1 | 2h 19m | €53.76 |
| Thameslink | 11 | 2h 3m | €37.98 |
Southern Railway is part of the British rail network serving stations predominantly between central London and the British south coast. Destinations include Brighton, Gatwick Airport, and Worthing. WiFi and accessible restrooms are available on most trains, plus the option to upgrade to a first-class ticket with extra legroom.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains departing from Crawley to Cambridge tend to have the most passengers on Saturday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Saturday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Saturday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Crawley at 05:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 15:00. 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 12 scheduled trains on most days. 10 of these are direct connections to Cambridge. While direct trains may still make stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains at any point. If you're looking to get to your destination faster, a direct train is the convenient and time-efficient choice.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Cambridge to Crawley.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Crawley?
Main departure station: Three Bridges
There is one train station in Crawley.
All train stations in Crawley:
Three Bridges
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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