How to get to Cambridge by train
Cambridge Railway Station
Cambridge Station
Cambridge Station is a 15 minute walk from the city centre. There is taxi rank outside the front of the station. You can get to all parts of the country from Cambridge station, there are direct trains to London Kings Cross, London Liverpool Street, Birmingham and Stansted Airport.
Train fares are quite complicated in the UK, and if you just turn up at the station without booking a ticket you are likely to pay more than double what you need too. To get the cheapest train fares it is better to book in advance and travel during non peak times (after 9:30 am). For example the single fare from London to Cambridge can vary an amazing amount - between 19 and 31 GBP depending on whether you just turn up at the station or book online in advance.
Simply click the button below to search timetables and prices.
Opening Times
The station is pretty much open 24 hours a day but during the early morning hours there are very few if any trains running.
There are self service ticket machines and a ticket office which is open
Monday-Friday 05:10-23:00
Saturday 05:10-23:00
Sunday 07:00-22:55
A useful service run by national rail enquiries allows you to see all the trains that are arriving and departing. Take a look at their website. The station is operated by National Express East Anglia, and also used by First Capital Connect trains.
View Live Departures and arrivals
Cambridge Live Departures
Contact Details
TrainTracker Tel: 0871 200 49 23
Address
Station Road, Cambridge, CB1 2JW.
Website
Cambridge Railway Station
Cambridge Station is a 15 minute walk from the city centre. There is taxi rank outside the front of the station. You can get to all parts of the country from Cambridge station, there are direct trains to London Kings Cross, London Liverpool Street, Birmingham and Stansted Airport.
Train fares are quite complicated in the UK, and if you just turn up at the station without booking a ticket you are likely to pay more than double what you need too. To get the cheapest train fares it is better to book in advance and travel during non peak times (after 9:30 am). For example the single fare from London to Cambridge can vary an amazing amount - between 19 and 31 GBP depending on whether you just turn up at the station or book online in advance.
Simply click the button below to search timetables and prices.
Opening Times
The station is pretty much open 24 hours a day but during the early morning hours there are very few if any trains running.
There are self service ticket machines and a ticket office which is open
Monday-Friday 05:10-23:00
Saturday 05:10-23:00
Sunday 07:00-22:55
A useful service run by national rail enquiries allows you to see all the trains that are arriving and departing. Take a look at their website. The station is operated by National Express East Anglia, and also used by First Capital Connect trains.
View Live Departures and arrivals
Cambridge Live Departures
Contact Details
TrainTracker Tel: 0871 200 49 23
Address
Station Road, Cambridge, CB1 2JW.
Website
Cambridge Railway Station