4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Cambridge to Great Chesterford
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£9
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£9
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
14 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
14 m
Trains on 18 Sept
1
Distance
16 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cambridge to Great Chesterford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cambridge to Great Chesterford will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 1 trains from Cambridge to Great Chesterford, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 16 km distance in an average of 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 14 m .
The slowest trains will take 14 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.
18:180h14Cambridge18:32Great Chesterford£91One-way0 changes
- 18:180h14Cambridge18:32Great Chesterford£91One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Cambridge to Great Chesterford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cambridge to Great Chesterford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £3 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 44m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, while a train costs an average of £14.
Distance: 16 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£14 Average Price | £3 Average Price Cheapest | £3 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
44m Average total duration Fastest 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 3m Average total duration 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge to Great Chesterford:
A coach is £12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cambridge to Great Chesterford costing on average £14.
Other travel options to Great Chesterford take longer:
Coach takes on average 33m.
You'll arrive about 11m sooner (14m by train vs 25m by car). Tickets start at around £14 compared to roughly £3 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
Cambridge to Great Chesterford train times
The table below shows live departures for Cambridge to Great Chesterford trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:18 Cambridge | 0h14 | 7:32 Great Chesterford | 0 changesdirect | |
| 7:48 Cambridge | 0h14 | 8:02 Great Chesterford | 0 changesdirect | |
| 8:09 Cambridge | 0h51 | 9:00 Great Chesterford | 1 change | |
| 8:18 Cambridge | 0h15 | 8:33 Great Chesterford | 0 changesdirect | |
| 8:48 Cambridge | 0h15 | 9:03 Great Chesterford | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9:18 Cambridge | 0h15 | 9:33 Great Chesterford | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9:59 Cambridge | 0h31 | 10:30 Great Chesterford | 1 change | |
| 10:18 Cambridge | 0h15 | 10:33 Great Chesterford | 0 changesdirect | |
| 10:59 Cambridge | 0h31 | 11:30 Great Chesterford | 1 change | |
| 11:18 Cambridge | 0h15 | 11:33 Great Chesterford | 0 changesdirect | |
| 11:59 Cambridge | 0h31 | 12:30 Great Chesterford | 1 change | |
| 12:18 Cambridge | 0h15 | 12:33 Great Chesterford | 0 changesdirect | |
| 12:59 Cambridge | 0h31 | 13:30 Great Chesterford | 1 change | |
| 13:18 Cambridge | 0h15 | 13:33 Great Chesterford | 0 changesdirect | |
| 13:59 Cambridge | 0h31 | 14:30 Great Chesterford | 1 change | |
| 14:18 Cambridge | 0h15 | 14:33 Great Chesterford | 0 changesdirect | |
| 14:59 Cambridge | 0h31 | 15:30 Great Chesterford | 1 change | |
| 15:18 Cambridge | 0h15 | 15:33 Great Chesterford | 0 changesdirect | |
| 15:35 Cambridge | 0h15 | 15:50 Great Chesterford | 0 changesdirect | |
| 15:54 Cambridge | 0h14 | 16:08 Great Chesterford | 0 changesdirect | |
| 16:18 Cambridge | 0h15 | 16:33 Great Chesterford | 0 changesdirect | |
| 16:35 Cambridge | 0h15 | 16:50 Great Chesterford | 0 changesdirect | |
| 16:59 Cambridge | 0h31 | 17:30 Great Chesterford | 1 change | |
| 17:17 Cambridge | 0h15 | 17:32 Great Chesterford | 0 changesdirect | |
| 17:45 Cambridge | 0h15 | 18:00 Great Chesterford | 0 changesdirect | |
| 18:18 Cambridge | 0h14 | 18:32 Great Chesterford | 0 changesdirect | |
| 18:45 Cambridge | 0h15 | 19:00 Great Chesterford | 0 changesdirect | |
| 19:18 Cambridge | 0h14 | 19:32 Great Chesterford | 0 changesdirect | |
| 19:59 Cambridge | 0h32 | 20:31 Great Chesterford | 1 change | |
| 20:18 Cambridge | 0h15 | 20:33 Great Chesterford | 0 changesdirect | |
| 20:59 Cambridge | 0h31 | 21:30 Great Chesterford | 1 change | |
| 21:18 Cambridge | 0h15 | 21:33 Great Chesterford | 0 changesdirect | |
| 21:47 Cambridge | 0h15 | 22:02 Great Chesterford | 0 changesdirect | |
| 22:18 Cambridge | 0h15 | 22:33 Great Chesterford | 0 changesdirect | |
| 22:48 Cambridge | 0h14 | 23:02 Great Chesterford | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cambridge to Great Chesterford
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Cambridge to Great Chesterford run on average 6 times per day, taking around 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:35. The fastest train covers the 16 km distance in 14m.
Distance 16 km |
Average train duration 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 14m |
First train 0:05 |
Last train 23:35 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Greater Anglia from Cambridge to Great Chesterford trainsGreater Anglia trains will get you between Cambridge and Great Chesterford from £3. 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 Great Chesterford train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cambridge to Great Chesterford 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 Great Chesterford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cambridge and Great Chesterford
Most Cambridge to Great Chesterford trains use the Cambridge to Great Chesterford station pair. Use this guide to compare Cambridge and Great Chesterford train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Cambridge station do trains to Great Chesterford leave from?
Getting to Cambridge from Cambridge city centre
Cambridge is 1 km from Cambridge city centre. Public transport options include:
Cambridge train station facilities and services
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
Food and drink options are available at Cambridge.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Cambridge. ATMs are available at Cambridge.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Cambridge.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cambridge: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Cambridge: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
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.
Getting to Cambridge North from Cambridge city centre
Cambridge North is 3 km from Cambridge city centre. Public transport options include:
Cambridge North train station facilities and services
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
Food and drink options are available at Cambridge North.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Cambridge North.
Tickets and information
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 0800 028 2878.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cambridge North: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Cambridge North: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
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.
Which Great Chesterford station do trains from Cambridge arrive at?
Getting to Great Chesterford from Great Chesterford city centre
Great Chesterford train station facilities and services
Great Chesterford has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Great Chesterford.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Great Chesterford: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Great Chesterford: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Great Chesterford: Staff help available: Yes, Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station 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.
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