The cheapest and fastest trains from Cambridge to High Wycombe
Cheapest price
£54
Average price
£54
Fastest journey
2 h 16 m
Average duration
2 h 27 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
87 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cambridge to High Wycombe is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cambridge to High Wycombe will cost around £54 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £54.
Of the 2 trains that leave Cambridge for High Wycombe 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 87 km distance in an average of 2 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 16 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 38 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 Cambridge to High Wycombe
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cambridge to High Wycombe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £33. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 49m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £33, and a train costs an average of £27.
Distance: 87 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£47 Average Price | £44 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 35m Average total duration 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Cambridge to High Wycombe train times
The table below shows live departures for Cambridge to High Wycombe trains for tomorrow, Monday 10 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 05:23 Cambridge | 2h38 | 08:01 High Wycombe | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:09 Cambridge | 2h16 | 10:25 High Wycombe | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cambridge to High Wycombe
Trains from Cambridge to High Wycombe run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £27 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:53, the last at 22:22. The fastest train covers the 87 km distance in 2h 16m.
Distance 87 km |
Average train duration 1h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 16m |
First train 04:53 |
Last train 22:22 |
Train companies: Great Northern, Thameslink from Cambridge to High Wycombe trainsGreat Northern, Thameslink trains will get you between Cambridge and High Wycombe from £27. 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 High Wycombe train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cambridge to High Wycombe 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 High Wycombe, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cambridge and High Wycombe
- 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.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:40 Saturday 06:40 - 19:40 Sunday 07:10 - 20:40
- Type of shops available: News agent
- Car Park: Main Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Access Category A. There are lifts between Platforms 2 & 3. Please note that it is approximately 200 metres from the main station entrance on Platform 2 to Platform 3 (the main 'through' platform for trains towards London.)
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: If you would like us to assist you in booking an accessible taxi for your onward journey please contact 03456 005 165.
- 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: Accessible toilets on platforms 2 and 3
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Near station entrance, car park entrance and on Platform 2.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At station entrance.
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