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The cheapest and fastest trains from Beckenham to Cambridge
Showing times and prices for 21 Dec
Cheapest price
£39
Average price
£40
Fastest journey
2 h 12 m
Average duration
2 h 21 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
89 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Beckenham to Cambridge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Beckenham to Cambridge will cost around £40 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £39.
Fast trains
Of the 5 trains that leave Beckenham for Cambridge every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 89 km distance in an average of 2 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 12 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 30 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.
14:392h19
Beckenham16:58Cambridge
£391One-way
0 changes
14:362h12
Beckenham16:48Cambridge
£391One-way
0 changes
06:092h30
Beckenham08:39Cambridge
£401One-way
0 changes
06:392h19
Beckenham08:58Cambridge
£401One-way
0 changes
06:312h27
Beckenham08:58Cambridge
£401One-way
0 changes
14:362h12
Beckenham16:48Cambridge
£391One-way
0 changes
06:392h19
Beckenham08:58Cambridge
£401One-way
0 changes
14:392h19
Beckenham16:58Cambridge
£391One-way
0 changes
06:312h27
Beckenham08:58Cambridge
£401One-way
0 changes
06:092h30
Beckenham08:39Cambridge
£401One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Beckenham to Cambridge
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Beckenham to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £39.
Distance: 89 km
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£39 Average Price | £8 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Beckenham to Cambridge train times
The table below shows live departures for Beckenham to Cambridge trains for tomorrow, Sunday 21 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 09:25
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:09 Beckenham | 2h30 | 08:39 Cambridge | 0 changesdirect | |
| 06:39 Beckenham | 2h19 | 08:58 Cambridge | 0 changesdirect | |
| 07:39 Beckenham | 2h42 | 10:21 Cambridge | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Beckenham to Cambridge
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Beckenham to Cambridge run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £39 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:07, the last at 23:13. The fastest train covers the 89 km distance in 2h 9m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £8
Distance 89 km |
Average train duration 1h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £39 |
Trains per day 12 |
Fastest train 2h 9m |
First train 04:07 |
Last train 23:13 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £8
Train companies: Great Northern, Southeastern from Beckenham to Cambridge trainsGreat Northern, Southeastern trains will get you between Beckenham and Cambridge from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Northern
About
Great Northern is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It offers a wide range of services, including high-speed trains, regional trains, and sleeper services. The high-speed trains are called InterCity Express Trains and they offer a fast and comfortable journey between major cities. The regional trains are called Regional Express Trains and they provide a slower but more frequent service to smaller towns and villages. The sleeper services are called Caledonian Sleeper Trains and they offer overnight journeys with comfortable sleeping compartments. Great Northern offers a variety of ticket types, including single, return, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. The most popular routes for Great Northern are London to Cambridge, London to Peterborough, and London to Norwich. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 9m
Cheapest Price
£39
Great Northern frequency
7 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
See refund policy for ticket types
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some services
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets free, maximum two dogs per passenger, must be on lead
Quiet zone
Southeastern
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 58m
Cheapest Price
£60
Southeastern frequency
16 a day
FAQs: Beckenham to Cambridge train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Beckenham 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.
Two to three days in Cambridge allows you to explore its historic university, enjoy punting on the River Cam, visit the Fitzwilliam Museum, and stroll around the city's beautiful gardens and colleges.
Booking trains from Beckenham to Cambridge in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
In Cambridge, you can enjoy punting on the River Cam for scenic views of the colleges and bridges, visit the interactive Cambridge Science Centre, explore the historic Market Square for local produce and crafts, attend a performance at the Cambridge Arts Theatre, or take a guided walking tour to discover the city's rich history. Some of the best sights include King's College Chapel, The Fitzwilliam Museum, The Backs, Trinity College, and the Cambridge University Botanic Garden.
The cost of a train ticket from Beckenham to Cambridge can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £39, while the average price tends to be around £39.
The cheapest way to get from Beckenham to Cambridge is by coach, costing approximately £8.
The train journey from Beckenham to Cambridge passes through urban areas, suburban landscapes, and some countryside, offering a mix of scenery without being particularly renowned for its views.
The train station in Beckenham that goes to Cambridge is New Beckenham (NBC), and it arrives at Cambridge station (CBG).
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Beckenham to Cambridge.
Yes, you can take the train from Beckenham to Cambridge.
To get from Beckenham to Cambridge, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
A day trip from Beckenham to Cambridge is not feasible as the journey takes 2h 9m and the frequency of trains is 12 per day. The distance is 89 km.
The train distance from Beckenham to Cambridge is 89 km.
The train journey from Beckenham to Cambridge covers a distance of 89 km and takes approximately 2h 9m. Trains run 12 per day.
The first train from Beckenham to Cambridge leaves at 4:07.
The last train from Beckenham to Cambridge departs at 23:13.
Trains from Beckenham to Cambridge run approximately 12 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Beckenham to Cambridge.
There is no night train service from Beckenham to Cambridge.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Beckenham and Cambridge
Beckenham
Cambridge
The major train station for departures in Beckenham is New Beckenham. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at New Beckenham for your trip from Beckenham to Cambridge.
Amenities at train station
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:20 - 13:00 Saturday 07:20 - 14:00 Sunday Closed Ticket office managed by Southeastern
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B2. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details - Step free access to both platforms . No step free interchange between platforms.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: station forecourt
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting area in booking hall only available when staff are present
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 beyond subway, and Platform 2
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for New Beckenham
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Towards London - Bus stop A on Copers Cope Road. Towards Hayes - Bus stop B on Copers Cope Road.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDining
ATMAccessibility
WCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 19:40 Saturday 06:10 - 19:40 Sunday 08:10 - 17:40 This station is not continuously staffed please see staffing times for details of when staff are available.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: Convenience store
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B1. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details - Step Free access to platforms 1&2 via booking hall for services to London and Crystal Palace. Step free access to platforms 3&4 via Waitrose car park and ramped side gate located on platform 4 for services away from London. Step free route between platforms in excess of 400 metres
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: booking hall
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:00 - 23:30 Sunday 08:00 - 20:00
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: Platform 2 - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform 2 - Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: No
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting room on platforms 1/2 Only available up to 19:00 (7pm)
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Beckenham Junction
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt, bus stop A
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 19:30 Saturday 07:20 - 13:50 Sunday Closed Ticket office managed by Southeastern
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B3. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details -Step free access to platform 2 for services away from London via Clock House Road. There is no step free access to Platform 1. Step only access to platform 1 for services towards London from Beckenham Road.No step free interchange between platforms.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: There is stepped access to reach all ticket machines
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: in booking hall only available when staff are present
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On Platform 2
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Clock House
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Towards London - Bus stop BC (on the junction of Clock House Road and Beckenham Road). Towards Hayes - Bus stop BN (near the hairdressers on Beckenham Road)
The major train station for arrivals in Cambridge is Cambridge. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Cambridge for your journey to Cambridge from Beckenham.
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWC
HotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Car Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:10 - 23:00 Saturday 05:10 - 23:00 Sunday 07:00 - 22:55
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: Premium Bay
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 4. The accessible toilets are on platform 4
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Platforms 1, 4 and 7
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle point is by the Car Park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Cambridge
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses depart from the front of the station
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeBike Parking
Bike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Distance to city center
3 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- Toilets Location: Station foyer
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting rooms are available on each platform
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Adjacent station building.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 2878
Public transport options for Cambridge North
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From bus stop on station forecourt.
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