- 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
£51
Average price
£77
Fastest journey
3 h 9 m
Average duration
3 h 18 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
204 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bristol to Cambridge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bristol to Cambridge will cost around £77 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £51.
To travel from Bristol to Cambridge you need to make at least 2 changes.
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Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross
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C02724Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 52m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £18.
Distance: 204 km
Most popular Train | Coach |
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£47 Average Price | £17 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 22m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 48m Average total duration 5h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Bristol to Cambridge trains for today, Friday 28 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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G14897+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ G27006 | On time 8:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h09 | 11:09 Cambridge South | 2 changes | |
G66721+ W35169+ Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+ W45479 | On time 8:01 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h34 | 11:35 Cambridge South | 3 changes | |
G14898+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ C93366 | On time 8:30 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h09 | 11:39 Cambridge South | 2 changes | |
G01062+ G15041+ Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+ W45428 | On time 8:33 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h32 | 12:05 Cambridge South | 3 changes | |
G14899+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ C93376 | On time 9:30 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h09 | 12:39 Cambridge South | 2 changes | |
W34477+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ G76998 | On time 10:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h09 | 13:09 Cambridge South | 2 changes | |
G14900+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ G27008 | On time 10:30 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h09 | 13:39 Cambridge South | 2 changes | |
G00869_G01067+ W35178+ P77490+ C37601 | 10:33 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h29 | 14:02 Cambridge South | 3 changes | |
G14901+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ G77008 | On time 11:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h09 | 14:09 Cambridge South | 2 changes | |
G14902+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ G77014 | On time 11:30 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h09 | 14:39 Cambridge South | 2 changes | |
G01069+ G15045+ C37695+ P76320 | On time 11:33 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h29 | 15:02 Cambridge South | 3 changes | |
G14903+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ G77018 | On time 12:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h09 | 15:09 Cambridge South | 2 changes | |
W34490+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ G77024 | On time 12:30 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h09 | 15:39 Cambridge South | 2 changes | |
G01073+ G15046+ Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+ W45423 | On time 12:32 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h33 | 16:05 Cambridge South | 3 changes | |
W34493+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ G77028 | On time 13:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h09 | 16:09 Cambridge South | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Bristol to Cambridge run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:34, the last at 22:30. The fastest train covers the 204 km distance in 3h 9m.
Distance 204 km |
Average train duration 2h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 3h 9m |
First train 0:34 |
Last train 22:30 |
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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 Bristol 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 Bristol to Cambridge trains use the Bristol Temple Meads to Cambridge station pair, with some services arriving at Cambridge South. Use this guide to compare Bristol and Cambridge train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bristol Temple Meads has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: The Pasty Shop, Starbucks, Upper Crust, Pumpkin Café, Hart's Bakery
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located near Platform 3.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30, Sun: 06:45 - 21:30. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bristol Temple Meads: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bristol Temple Meads: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bristol Temple Meads: Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators. .
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center, Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center.
Redland is 1 km from Bristol city centre. Public transport options include:
Redland has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Redland.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Redland: Parking.
Available at Redland: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Redland: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free - Category A Station - This station has step free access to the platform. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Bristol, Airport is 11 km from Bristol city centre. Public transport options include:
Bristol, Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Dexters, Brunel Bar & Kitchen
Free. ATMs are available in the airport terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Bristol, Airport. Information desks are located in the main terminal.
Luggage storage is available at Bristol, Airport. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bristol, Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bristol, Airport: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bristol, Airport: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hampton by Hilton Bristol Airport, Holiday Inn Bristol Airport, Winford Manor Hotel.
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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