Broxbourne station (BXB) to Cambridge station (CBG) train with Greater Anglia

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Broxbourne station (BXB) to Cambridge station (CBG)

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 18 Sept

Cheapest price on 18 Sept

£23

Average ticket price on 18 Sept

£23

Fastest journey on 18 Sept

47 m

Average journey duration on 18 Sept

54 m

Trains on 18 Sept

2

Distance

51 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Broxbourne station (BXB) to Cambridge station (CBG) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Broxbourne station (BXB) to Cambridge station (CBG) will cost around £23 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £23.

Fast trains

On Fri 18 Sept, we found 2 trains from Broxbourne station (BXB) to Cambridge station (CBG), including 2 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 51 km distance in an average of 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 47 m .

The slowest trains will take 1 h 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.

  • Greater Anglia
    12:200h47
    Broxbourne station (BXB)
    13:07Cambridge station (CBG)
    £231One-way
    0 changes
  • Greater Anglia
    17:491h00
    Broxbourne station (BXB)
    18:49Cambridge station (CBG)
    £231One-way
    0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Broxbourne station (BXB) to Cambridge station (CBG)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Broxbourne station (BXB) to Cambridge station (CBG) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £20 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 coach costs an average of £20, while a train costs an average of £23.

Distance: 51 km

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Train
Coach
Driving

£23

Average Price

£20

Average Price

Cheapest

£11

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 23m

Average total duration

Fastest

53m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 33m

Average total duration

3h 3m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 8m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Broxbourne station (BXB) to Cambridge station (CBG) is a coach with an average price of £20.

This is compared to other travel options from Broxbourne station (BXB) to Cambridge station (CBG):

A coach is £3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Broxbourne station (BXB) to Cambridge station (CBG) costing on average £23.

The fastest way to travel from Broxbourne station (BXB) to Cambridge station (CBG) is by train with an average journey time of 53m.

Other travel options to Cambridge station (CBG) take longer:

Coach takes on average 3h 3m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Broxbourne station (BXB) and Cambridge station (CBG) including taking a train and coach.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 15m sooner (53m by train vs 1h 8m by car). Tickets start at around £23 compared to roughly £11 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.

Live departures

Broxbourne station (BXB) to Cambridge station (CBG) train times

The table below shows live departures for Broxbourne station (BXB) to Cambridge station (CBG) trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Greater AngliaP76279
On time
10:50 Broxbourne station (BXB)
0h59
11:49 Cambridge station (CBG)
0 changesdirect
Greater AngliaP76285
On time
11:20 Broxbourne station (BXB)
0h47
12:07 Cambridge station (CBG)
0 changesdirect
Greater AngliaP76291
On time
11:50 Broxbourne station (BXB)
0h59
12:49 Cambridge station (CBG)
0 changesdirect
Greater AngliaP76297
On time
12:20 Broxbourne station (BXB)
0h47
13:07 Cambridge station (CBG)
0 changesdirect
Greater AngliaP76303
On time
12:50 Broxbourne station (BXB)
0h59
13:49 Cambridge station (CBG)
0 changesdirect
Greater AngliaP77490
On time
13:20 Broxbourne station (BXB)
0h47
14:07 Cambridge station (CBG)
0 changesdirect
Greater AngliaP76314
On time
13:50 Broxbourne station (BXB)
0h59
14:49 Cambridge station (CBG)
0 changesdirect
Greater AngliaP76320
On time
14:20 Broxbourne station (BXB)
0h47
15:07 Cambridge station (CBG)
0 changesdirect
Greater AngliaP76326
On time
14:50 Broxbourne station (BXB)
0h59
15:49 Cambridge station (CBG)
0 changesdirect
Greater AngliaP76332
On time
15:20 Broxbourne station (BXB)
0h59
16:19 Cambridge station (CBG)
0 changesdirect
Greater AngliaP76338
On time
15:50 Broxbourne station (BXB)
0h59
16:49 Cambridge station (CBG)
0 changesdirect
Greater AngliaP76344
On time
16:20 Broxbourne station (BXB)
0h59
17:19 Cambridge station (CBG)
0 changesdirect
Greater AngliaP76350
On time
16:50 Broxbourne station (BXB)
1h01
17:51 Cambridge station (CBG)
0 changesdirect
Greater AngliaP76356
On time
17:19 Broxbourne station (BXB)
1h00
18:19 Cambridge station (CBG)
0 changesdirect
Greater AngliaP66658
On time
17:36 Broxbourne station (BXB)
0h47
18:23 Cambridge station (CBG)
0 changesdirect
Greater AngliaP76362
On time
17:49 Broxbourne station (BXB)
1h00
18:49 Cambridge station (CBG)
0 changesdirect
Greater AngliaP66660
On time
18:05 Broxbourne station (BXB)
0h48
18:53 Cambridge station (CBG)
0 changesdirect
Greater AngliaP76380
On time
19:19 Broxbourne station (BXB)
1h00
20:19 Cambridge station (CBG)
0 changesdirect
Greater AngliaP66667
On time
19:35 Broxbourne station (BXB)
0h47
20:22 Cambridge station (CBG)
0 changesdirect
Greater AngliaP76386
On time
19:50 Broxbourne station (BXB)
0h59
20:49 Cambridge station (CBG)
0 changesdirect
Greater AngliaP76392
On time
20:19 Broxbourne station (BXB)
0h48
21:07 Cambridge station (CBG)
0 changesdirect
Greater AngliaP76398
On time
20:50 Broxbourne station (BXB)
0h59
21:49 Cambridge station (CBG)
0 changesdirect
Greater AngliaP76404
On time
21:19 Broxbourne station (BXB)
0h48
22:07 Cambridge station (CBG)
0 changesdirect
Greater AngliaP76416
On time
22:19 Broxbourne station (BXB)
0h48
23:07 Cambridge station (CBG)
0 changesdirect
Greater AngliaP76422
On time
22:50 Broxbourne station (BXB)
1h01
23:51 Cambridge station (CBG)
0 changesdirect
Greater AngliaP76428
On time
23:20 Broxbourne station (BXB)
0h48
0:08 Cambridge station (CBG)
0 changesdirect
Greater AngliaP76434
On time
23:50 Broxbourne station (BXB)
0h59
0:49 Cambridge station (CBG)
0 changesdirect

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Why should you book Broxbourne station (BXB) to Cambridge station (CBG) trains with Omio?

Greater Anglia as well as Stansted Express offer trains services from Broxbourne station (BXB) to Cambridge station (CBG).
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Broxbourne station (BXB) to Cambridge station (CBG).

Why book with Omio vs Greater Anglia?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Greater Anglia, but also compare tickets for the likes of Stansted Express to find the best option for your trip from Broxbourne station (BXB) to Cambridge station (CBG).
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  • Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Greater Anglia with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Broxbourne station (BXB) to Cambridge station (CBG).

Why book with Omio over Wanderu?

  • Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Broxbourne station (BXB) to Cambridge station (CBG).

Journey information

Overview: Train from Broxbourne station (BXB) to Cambridge station (CBG)

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Trains from Broxbourne station (BXB) to Cambridge station (CBG) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £23 but you can travel from only £20 by coach.

There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 09:50, the last at 22:20. The fastest train covers the 51 km distance in 59m.

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 £20
Distance
51 km
Average train duration
53m
Cheapest ticket price
£23
Trains per day
6
Direct trains
5
Fastest train
59m
First train
9:50
Last train
22:20
Cheapest Month
Oct
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Wed
Least Busy Day
Mon
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 £20

Train companies: Greater Anglia, Stansted Express from Broxbourne station (BXB) to Cambridge station (CBG) trainsGreater Anglia, Stansted Express trains will get you between Broxbourne station (BXB) and Cambridge station (CBG) from £20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Greater Anglia

About
Greater Anglia is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from commuter trains to intercity services. The commuter trains run at regular intervals throughout the day, while the intercity services run at peak times. The train types include the InterCity 125, InterCity 225, Class 90, Class 91, Class 360 and Class 379. The ticket types available are Standard, First Class and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and refreshment trolleys. The most popular routes for Greater Anglia are London Liverpool Street to Norwich, London Liverpool Street to Cambridge and London Liverpool Street to Ipswich.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Greater Anglia Duration
59m
Cheapest Greater Anglia Price
£23
Greater Anglia frequency
24 a day
Luggage included
Two items of luggage per person included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar service on intercity routes with hot and cold drinks, snacks. No service on local routes.
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for First Class tickets.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs require a ticket (£6 flat fee). Guide dogs travel free.
Quiet zone

What's included in each class

Compare Greater Anglia classes and the amenities included in each one.

First Class
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Power plugs
Standard
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Power plugs

Stansted Express

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Stansted Express Duration
1h 25m
Cheapest Stansted Express Price
£34
Stansted Express frequency
1 a day

FAQs: Broxbourne station (BXB) to Cambridge station (CBG) train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Broxbourne station (BXB) to Cambridge station (CBG) 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 station (CBG), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Broxbourne station (BXB) to Cambridge station (CBG) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £23, while the average price tends to be around £23.
The train journey from Broxbourne station (BXB) to Cambridge station (CBG) covers a distance of 51 km and takes approximately 59m. Trains run 6 per day.
The train distance from Broxbourne station (BXB) to Cambridge station (CBG) is 51 km.
The first train from Broxbourne station (BXB) to Cambridge station (CBG) leaves at 9:50.
The last train from Broxbourne station (BXB) to Cambridge station (CBG) departs at 22:20.
Trains from Broxbourne station (BXB) to Cambridge station (CBG) run approximately 6 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Broxbourne station (BXB) to Cambridge station (CBG).
Yes, there is a direct train between Broxbourne station (BXB) and Cambridge station (CBG). The service operates 5 times per day, provided by Greater Anglia.
To get from Broxbourne station (BXB) to Cambridge station (CBG), you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Broxbourne station (BXB) to Cambridge station (CBG).
The cheapest way to get from Broxbourne station (BXB) to Cambridge station (CBG) is by coach, costing approximately £20.
Booking trains from Broxbourne station (BXB) to Cambridge station (CBG) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Broxbourne to Cambridge offers a pleasant and scenic experience, passing through charming countryside vistas, picturesque villages, and areas of natural beauty, making it a delightful trip for travellers.
Yes, a day trip from Broxbourne to Cambridge is feasible. The journey takes 59m and covers 51 km. There are 7 trains available per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Broxbourne station (BXB) to Cambridge station (CBG).

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Important Stations and Airports in Broxbourne station (BXB) and Cambridge station (CBG)

Most Broxbourne station (BXB) to Cambridge station (CBG) trains use the Broxbourne to Cambridge station pair. Use this guide to compare Broxbourne station (BXB) and Cambridge station (CBG) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Broxbourne
Arrival train stations in Cambridge
BroxbourneBroxbourne station, Station Approach, Broxbourne, Essex, EN10 7AW+44 3450507080WifiShoppingParkingDiningAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Broxbourne from Broxbourne city centre

BusHl1 · 4m · £4 · every ~6 min

Broxbourne train station facilities and services

Broxbourne has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Broxbourne.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Broxbourne.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Broxbourne. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Broxbourne: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Broxbourne: Bike Parking.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Broxbourne: 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: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.

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