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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Cambridge to Faringdon
Cheapest price
£49
Average price
£49
Fastest journey
2 h 46 m
Average duration
2 h 46 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
132 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cambridge to Faringdon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cambridge to Faringdon will cost around £49 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £49.
Of the 1 trains that leave Cambridge for Faringdon every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 132 km distance in an average of 2 h 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 46 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 46 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.
16:512h46Cambridge19:37Faringdon£491One-way0 changes
- 16:512h46Cambridge19:37Faringdon£491One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Cambridge to Faringdon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cambridge to Faringdon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a train costs an average of £49.
Distance: 132 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£49 Average Price | £47 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration 4h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cambridge to Faringdon
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Trains from Cambridge to Faringdon run on average 14 times per day, taking around 2h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £49 but you can travel from only £17 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:21, the last at 22:19. The fastest train covers the 132 km distance in 2h 46m.
Distance 132 km |
Average train duration 2h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £49 |
Trains per day 14 |
Fastest train 2h 46m |
First train 5:21 |
Last train 22:19 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Train companies: Thameslink from Cambridge to Faringdon trainsThameslink trains will get you between Cambridge and Faringdon from £17. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Cambridge to Faringdon train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cambridge to Faringdon 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 Faringdon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Cambridge and Faringdon
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- 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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