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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Brentford to Cambridge
Cheapest price
£39
Average price
£40
Fastest journey
2 h 5 m
Average duration
2 h 12 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
85 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brentford to Cambridge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brentford to Cambridge will cost around £40 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £39.
Of the 3 trains that leave Brentford for Cambridge every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 85 km distance in an average of 2 h 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 5 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 24 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Brentford to Cambridge
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brentford to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £39.
Distance: 85 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£40 Average Price | £8 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 6m Average total duration 1h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Brentford to Cambridge train times
The table below shows live departures for Brentford to Cambridge trains for tomorrow, Friday 7 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 04:39 Brentford | 2h24 | 07:03 Cambridge | 0 changesdirect | |
| 07:25 Brentford | 2h05 | 09:30 Cambridge | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:54 Brentford | 2h06 | 11:00 Cambridge | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Brentford to Cambridge
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Trains from Brentford to Cambridge run on average 2 times per day, taking around 1h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £39 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:40, the last at 22:57. The fastest train covers the 85 km distance in 2h 5m.
Distance 85 km |
Average train duration 1h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £39 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 2h 5m |
First train 00:40 |
Last train 22:57 |
Train companies: Great Northern from Brentford to Cambridge trainsGreat Northern trains will get you between Brentford and Cambridge from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Brentford to Cambridge train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brentford 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.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Brentford and Cambridge
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 10:30 Saturday Closed Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category A Station. Level access from either side of station. Lifts between platforms or alternative step-free route via street (under 400m)
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2. The National key toilets are located in the Booking Hall on Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located in the Booking Hall on Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: No waiting room but seating available on the platform.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 and car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Hounslow: Boston Manor Road (A3002) Bus Stop SK To Kew Bridge: Boston Manor Road (A3002) Bus Stop SM
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Bike Rental
- Car Park: No
- Waiting rooms location: There is no waiting room but seating is available at the station.
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Brentford: Kew Bridge Road (A315) Bus Stop S To Barnes: Chiswick High Road (A205) Bus Stop X in front of station
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HotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar Rental- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:10 - 23:00 Saturday 05:10 - 23:00 Sunday 07:00 - 22:55
- Car Park: Premium Bay
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 4. The accessible toilets are on platform 4
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Platforms 1, 4 and 7
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle point is by the Car Park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses depart from the front of the station
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Information Desk- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Toilets Location: Station foyer
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting rooms are available on each platform
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Adjacent station building.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 2878
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From bus stop on station forecourt.
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