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How to get to Cambridge by train

Routes9
Trips per day95
train lines5
Stations2

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What train companies travel to Cambridge, United Kingdom?

Located in United Kingdom, Cambridge is accessible by train from 9 other cities. You can choose from 95 daily scheduled trips when you search for trains to Cambridge on Wanderu. Great Northern usually has the most trains on any given day.

Looking for other ways to get there? Bus tickets to Cambridge are also available.

Train companies serving Cambridge

TrainRoutesAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Great Northern121h 1m$24.87
Thameslink70h 53m$20.54
CrossCountry52h 0m$32.01
East Midlands Railway21h 51m$59.43
Greater Anglia20h 59m$15.58
  • 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 services run 24 hours a day with trains usually every 20-30 minutes, and coverage within the regions of Kent, Surrey, and Hertfordshire, plus service to London. Thameslink has separate first-class cars, and standard-class seating may be standing room only during peak hours.

  • CrossCountry operates an extensive rail network in the U.K., centered in Birmingham. In standard class, passengers enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi, power outlets, and onboard restrooms. Trains also contain a small café or a trolley that passes through the carriages. An upgrade to first-class gives passengers more legroom and complimentary food.

Frequently Asked Questions

$14.64 is the cheapest price for a train ticket to Cambridge, according to recent searches on Wanderu. You can use our search to check if this price is currently available on trains from your city to Cambridge. In the last month, trains from Letchworth Garden City to Cambridge had the lowest average price at $15.55. The train from Melton Mowbray to Cambridge also tends to start at relatively low prices.

The busiest train station in Cambridge is Station Road. As Cambridge's main station, it has the most trains coming and going. However, a popular alternative is Cambridge North Station.

The closest airport to Cambridge is Cambridge Airport (CBG), it is located 2.3 miles from the city center of Cambridge.
Among train travelers Cambridge is the second most popular destination in the region. It also ranks number 183 in United Kingdom. Cambridge has the most train connections in the region. There are 70 train schedules arriving in Cambridge each day.
The population of Cambridge is 158434. Cambridge ranks number 1 in terms of population in Cambridgeshire and number 57 in all of United Kingdom.
Train tickets to Cambridge range from $15 for a short trip to Cambridge, while a 60 to 200 mile train trip to Cambridge starts at , and a longer trip by train to Cambridge can be as cheap as . Looking to travel across state or province lines? A trip from out of your region will be as low as $15.
The closest train station to the city center of Cambridge is Station Road, located just 1 miles away. Select Station Road as your arrival if your plans call for exploring the downtown area of Cambridge. Search on Wanderu and in the search results you can filter travel options by arriving or departing station.

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