- Must visit
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Major university museum with classical sculptures, paintings, antiquities, and decorative arts. Strong choice for a broad first visit.
Cheapest price on 10 Sept
£23
Average ticket price on 10 Sept
£24
Fastest journey on 10 Sept
57 m
Average journey duration on 10 Sept
59 m
Trains on 10 Sept
10
Distance
71 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Attleborough, Norfolk to Cambridge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Attleborough, Norfolk to Cambridge will cost around £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £23.
On Thu 10 Sept, we found 10 trains from Attleborough, Norfolk to Cambridge, including 9 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 71 km distance in an average of 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 57 m .
The slowest trains will take 59 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Attleborough, Norfolk to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 23m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £25, while a train costs an average of £25.
Distance: 71 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£25 Average Price Cheapest | £13 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 23m Average total duration Fastest 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 24m.
You'll arrive about 17m sooner (53m by train vs 1h 10m by car). Tickets start at around £25 compared to roughly £13 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Greater Anglia.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Attleborough, Norfolk to Cambridge trains for today, Wednesday 9 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 19:46 Attleborough | 1h00 | 20:46 Cambridge | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 21:31 Attleborough | 0h56 | 22:27 Cambridge | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 23:00 Attleborough | 0h56 | 23:56 Cambridge | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 10 September | |||||
![]() | 5:52 Attleborough | 0h57 | 6:49 Cambridge | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 6:07 Attleborough | 0h59 | 7:06 Cambridge | 1 change | |
![]() | 6:52 Attleborough | 1h00 | 7:52 Cambridge | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:45 Attleborough | 1h06 | 8:51 Cambridge | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:46 Attleborough | 0h59 | 9:45 Cambridge | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:46 Attleborough | 0h59 | 10:45 Cambridge | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:46 Attleborough | 0h59 | 11:45 Cambridge | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:46 Attleborough | 0h59 | 12:45 Cambridge | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:46 Attleborough | 0h59 | 13:45 Cambridge | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:46 Attleborough | 0h59 | 14:45 Cambridge | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Attleborough, Norfolk to Cambridge run on average 4 times per day, taking around 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £25 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:12, the last at 23:02. The fastest train covers the 71 km distance in 53m.
Distance 71 km |
Average train duration 53m |
Cheapest ticket price £25 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 53m |
First train 0:12 |
Last train 23:02 |
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Discover the best of Cambridge — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Cambridge trip today.
Major university museum with classical sculptures, paintings, antiquities, and decorative arts. Strong choice for a broad first visit.
Contemporary art gallery in a former chapel, showing changing exhibitions by modern and international artists near the city centre.
Museum of Earth sciences with dinosaur skeletons, fossils, and minerals. Compact, family-friendly, and useful for a rainy day.
Riverside green linking college backs and open meadows. Ideal for walking, punting views, and classic Cambridge photographs.
Lively square and shopping area with the market, historic streets, and buskers. A practical starting point for exploring the old centre.
Historic lane of colleges, chapels, and gateways. A rewarding walk for architecture, student atmosphere, and easy access to central sights.
A Cambridge creation: a rich dessert of vanilla ice cream, raspberry sauce, whipped cream and meringue, long associated with Cambridge college dining.
A traditional Cambridgeshire farm dish of braised beef or mutton with onions and root vegetables, reflecting the county’s rural cooking heritage.
An old East Anglian fruit preserve made from windfall apples slowly cooked to a dark, tangy spread, once common in Cambridgeshire households.
Refined British tasting menus in an elegant, intimate setting just outside the city centre.
Long-running riverside restaurant known for modern European cooking and views over the Cam in a smart but relaxed room.
Popular city-centre pub serving cask ales and hearty British food in a lively, historic atmosphere.
Cambridge is pricier than many UK cities. Hotels and dining are above average, but walking and buses help keep transport costs manageable.
Service may be included in restaurants; otherwise tip around 10% for good service. Taxis are often rounded up or tipped 10%. Cafés usually do not expect tips.
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Cambridge station -> Cambridge City Centre
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Attleborough, Norfolk to Cambridge by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cambridge, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Attleborough, Norfolk to Cambridge trains use the Attleborough to Cambridge station pair, with some services arriving at Cambridge North. Use this guide to compare Attleborough, Norfolk and Cambridge train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Attleborough has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Attleborough.
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Attleborough: Parking.
Available at Attleborough: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Attleborough: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Cambridge is 1 km from Cambridge city centre. Public transport options include:
Cambridge has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Cambridge.
Wi-Fi is available at Cambridge. ATMs are available at Cambridge.
Ticket office support is available at Cambridge.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Cambridge: Parking, WC.
Available at Cambridge: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Cambridge: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Cambridge North is 3 km from Cambridge city centre. Public transport options include:
Cambridge North has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Cambridge North.
Wi-Fi is available at Cambridge North.
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 0800 028 2878.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Cambridge North: Parking, WC.
Available at Cambridge North: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Cambridge North: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible taxis: Details of the nearest taxi will be supplied by station staff, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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