The cheapest and fastest trains from Bulwell to Cambridge
Cheapest price
£29
Average price
£37
Fastest journey
2 h 57 m
Average duration
2 h 59 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
125 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bulwell to Cambridge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bulwell to Cambridge will cost around £37 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £29.
Of the 2 trains that leave Bulwell for Cambridge every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 125 km distance in an average of 2 h 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 57 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 1 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 Bulwell to Cambridge
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bulwell to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a train costs an average of £23.
Distance: 125 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£43 Average Price | £15 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bulwell to Cambridge train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 07:42 Bulwell | 3h01 | 10:43 Cambridge | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:42 Bulwell | 2h57 | 11:39 Cambridge | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:42 Bulwell | 2h57 | 12:39 Cambridge | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bulwell to Cambridge
Distance 125 km |
Average train duration 2h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 57m |
First train 04:08 |
Last train 19:07 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains from Bulwell to Cambridge trainsCrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Bulwell and Cambridge from £15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bulwell to Cambridge train

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Important Stations and Airports in Bulwell and Cambridge
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B. 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 for details.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Adjacent to station entrance near footbridge, within car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the bus stops on Main Street
- 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
- 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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