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Compare prices and tickets Cambridge to Halstead by train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cambridge to Halstead
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Cambridge to Halstead run on average 15 times per day, taking around 2h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £20 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:05, the last at 15:26. The fastest train covers the 97 km distance in 1h 57m.
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
Distance 97 km |
Average train duration 2h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Trains per day 15 |
Fastest train 1h 57m |
First train 05:05 |
Last train 15:26 |
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
Train companies: Abellio Greater Anglia from Cambridge to Halstead trainsAbellio Greater Anglia trains will get you between Cambridge and Halstead from £20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Abellio 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
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
FAQs: Cambridge to Halstead train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cambridge to Halstead 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 Halstead, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Booking trains from Cambridge to Halstead in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
A visit to Halstead can typically be enjoyed over a weekend, with two to three days being sufficient to explore its charming high street, historic sites, and local attractions.
The cost of a train ticket from Cambridge to Halstead can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £20, while the average price tends to be around £20.
The train journey from Cambridge to Halstead, although not particularly renowned for its scenic beauty, offers glimpses of charming English countryside with fields and small villages along the way.
A day trip from Cambridge to Halstead is not feasible as the journey takes 1h 57m, exceeding the 120-minute threshold. However, with 15 train trips per day, it offers flexibility for longer visits. The distance is 97 km.
The train distance from Cambridge to Halstead is 97 km.
The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Halstead is by train, costing approximately £20.
The train station in Cambridge that goes to Halstead is Cambridge station (CBG), and it arrives at Knockholt station (KCK).
The train journey from Cambridge to Halstead covers a distance of 97 km and takes approximately 1h 57m. Trains run 15 per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Cambridge to Halstead.
The first train from Cambridge to Halstead leaves at 5:05.
The last train from Cambridge to Halstead departs at 15:26.
Yes, you can take the train from Cambridge to Halstead.
To travel from Cambridge to Halstead, you can take a train.
Trains from Cambridge to Halstead run approximately 15 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Cambridge to Halstead.
There is no night train service from Cambridge to Halstead.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cambridge and Halstead
Cambridge
Halstead
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:10 - 23:00 Saturday 05:10 - 23:00 Sunday 07:00 - 22:55
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: Premium Bay
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 4. The accessible toilets are on platform 4
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Platforms 1, 4 and 7
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle point is by the Car Park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Cambridge
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses depart from the front of the station
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