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Cambridge to Shelford Train Schedule
Trip Summary
There are usually 11 daily train trips available from Cambridge to Shelford. Traveling by train from Cambridge to Shelford usually takes 16 minutes, but the fastest Greater Anglia train can make the trip in 13 minutes.
| Distance | 4 mi (7 km) |
| Fastest train | 0h 13m |
| Lowest price | $5.03 |
| Trains per day | 10 |
| Most frequent service | Greater Anglia |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Cambridge to Shelford?
2 train services operate from Cambridge to Shelford. Greater Anglia usually has more trains scheduled, with 10 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Northern | 1 | 0h 47m | $5.03 |
| Greater Anglia | 10 | 0h 14m | $5.03 |
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.
Greater Anglia is an east-of-England train company that serves Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Hertfordshire, and Cambridgeshire. Greater Anglia is known for providing affordable travel options and is in the process of upgrading its train cars with WiFi. Restrooms are available onboard, and power outlets are available at some seats.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Cambridge to Shelford
Trains departing from Cambridge to Shelford tend to have the most passengers on Monday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Monday. 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 Monday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Cambridge at 8:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 6:00pm. 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 11 scheduled trains on most days. 10 of these are direct connections to Shelford. 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 Shelford to Cambridge.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Cambridge?
Main departure station: Cambridge North Station
There is one train station in Cambridge.
All train stations in Cambridge:
Cambridge North Station
Where is the train station in Shelford?
Main arrival station: Shelford Train Station
Shelford has one train station.
All train stations in Shelford:
Shelford Train Station
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