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Trains to Cambridge
World famous for its ancient university and Medieval architecture, Cambridge has a well-appointed train station which sits on routes between London and Kings Lynn, and Birmingham and Stansted Airport. Trains from London King's Cross reach Cambridge in 1 hour. Newmarket, with its infamous horse-races, is 30 minutes away. Meanwhile, passengers from Brighton and the Home Counties can journey to Cambridge in 3 hours or less via the Thameslink service.
Which is the main train station in Cambridge?
Half a mile south of the city centre, Cambridge Train Station offers a wide range of amenities including Wi-Fi, a currency exchange, photo booth, restaurant and Marks and Spencer. Further facilities include a space for changing nappies and vending machines selling sweets, snacks and drinks. There are long and short stay parking areas, and Citibuses 1,3 and 7 run from outside the station to the tourist sights of the old town.
Popular trains to Cambridge
London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cambridge train
- Cross Country
- Greater Anglia
London to Cambridge train
- Greater Anglia
- Great Northern
- Thameslink
- Cross Country
- Bus
- London North Eastern Railway
Oxford to Cambridge train
- Great Western Railway
- Great Northern
- Thameslink
- Greater Anglia
- Chiltern Railways
Edinburgh to Cambridge train
- London North Eastern Railway
- Lumo
- Cross Country
- Avanti West Coast
Glasgow to Cambridge train
- London North Eastern Railway
- Avanti West Coast
- Lumo
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Northern Rail
Popular trains from Cambridge
Cambridge to London Stansted Airport (STN) train
- Cross Country
- Greater Anglia
- Bus
Cambridge to London train
- Greater Anglia
- Great Northern
- Thameslink
Cambridge to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) train
- Thameslink
- Great Northern
- Greater Anglia
- Cross Country
- Southern
Cambridge to Oxford train
- Great Western Railway
- Great Northern
- Thameslink
- Greater Anglia
- Chiltern Railways
- Tube
- South Western Railway
Cambridge to Edinburgh train
- London North Eastern Railway
- Lumo
- Cross Country
- Avanti West Coast
Which train companies offer trains to Cambridge?
Great Northern runs a twice hourly fast train to Cambridge from London King's Cross, while a slow train from London Liverpool is operated by Greater Anglia, which also provides a connection from Ipswich (a journey of approximately 90 minutes away.). Cross Country is responsible for services from Birmingham and the Midlands.
Why travel by train to Cambridge?
Travelling within the East Anglia region, rail is often the best option. For example, the train from Kings Lynn is two hours faster than the coach and considerably cheaper. Meanwhile, the cost of going by train from London can be much the same as by coach but saves passengers an hour or more of travel time. It's also worth noting that getting to Cambridge by coach from the south coast generally involves a transfer at London Victoria.
Before you travel to Cambridge by train - good to know!
The flat landscape of the Fens is perfect for a cycling tour. A bike hire outlet is located next to the cycle racks at Cambridge station and is open 7 days a week, with a choice of adult and child bike sizes and accessories. Visit
How to get to Cambridge by Train
Cambridge, a university city in England, has several daily connections with London, with trains running from Kings Cross and Liverpool Street Station. The station is served by CrossCountry, First Capital Connect (FCC) and Greater Anglia. It is located just over a kilometre southeast of Cambridge city centre. Taxi stands can be found in front of the station, with buses 1, 3 and 7 also running to the main centre. Plusbus tickets can be purchased with rail tickets to assist with onward travel. Bicycles are also for hire near the station.
Cambridge
Cambridge is one of England's premier university towns, featuring some of the oldest colleges in the United Kingdom, with Peterhouse dating back to the 13th century. Some colleges charge admission to visit and others are closed at certain times of the year. The popularity of the colleges led to Viscount Fitzwilliam donating his art to his old alma mater, available for viewing at the Fitzwilliam Museum. You can take a "punt and pint" tour down the river, perhaps stopping for traditional sticky buns at the local bakeries. Near the the river can be found the tranquil parklands and gardens, which is also from where the annual boat races against rival Oxford can be observed. Brave visitors will love the numerous Ghost Tours of the area.
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