Cambridge to Norwich train with Abellio Greater Anglia

Trains from Cambridge to Norwich

Take a trip between two charming cities in the East of England and enjoy the delightful countryside whilst you sit back, relax and enjoy the journey. Trains from Cambridge to Norwich run frequently throughout the day from two providers: Greater Anglia and East Midlands Trains. Travel direct or change at one of the lovely market towns to reach your destination in Norwich. With a journey times ranging from one hour 15 minutes to one hour 40 minutes, you can decide which train to take to get you to your destination in good time.

Cambridge to Norwich Train Time: Daily departures

With a regular service operating between these two cities, this journey is a popular route for both travellers and commuters alike. Trains from Cambridge to Norwich begin servicing this route from around 6:05 a.m. and run until late into the evening. Throughout the day there are between two and four trains per hour for travellers' convenience.

How long is the journey by train from Cambridge to Norwich?

With a journey time of around one hour 20 minutes for direct trains and varying durations for those requiring a change, the train journey from Cambridge to Norwich is fast. Should passengers decide upon a service which requires a change at either Ely or Stowmarket then the journey will be between one hour 12 minutes and one hour 40 minutes long. Passengers should check the times before they depart for more information. 

What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Cambridge to Norwich?

Departure train station: A one-mile distance from the historic city centre, this delightful station is within walking distance for those not in a rush, but it's also well connected to bus routes and offers parking too for those who are driving. The station itself offers an array of cafes, shops, waiting areas and is equipped with a left-luggage facility.

Norwich railway station: Only a short walk from the centre of this pretty city, passengers can reach the city centre within 15 minutes. Just outside the station door is a taxi rank and bus stop for travellers with luggage. The station facilities include shops, a cafe, ATMs and a waiting room.

Which train companies travel from Cambridge to Norwich?

With two companies offering train travel between Cambridge and Norwich, there's an array of options for passengers. Greater Anglia offers both direct journeys and those with a change at Stowmarket. East Midlands Trains offer a quick route too, but with a change necessary at Ely. In spite of the required change, the East Midlands Train is, in general, the quickest of the routes available.

Greater Anglia Cambridge to Norwich

Greater Anglia run trains from Cambridge to Norwich frequently throughout the week. From around 6:00 a.m. on a weekday and around 7:00 a.m. on a Saturday, a direct train leaves for Norwich every hour up until almost 11:00 p.m. These trains take approximately one hour 20 minutes and also operate a less frequent service on Sundays. A non-direct route also runs throughout the day, via Stowmarket.

East Midlands Trains Cambridge to Norwich​

East Midlands trains start operating throughout the week at around 6:30 a.m. from Monday to Saturday, with the last train departing in the late evening. Offering a regular service, which requires a change at Ely, the duration of this journey can be between one hour 12 minutes and one hour 42 minutes, so passengers are advised to check before they book. On Sundays there is a limited service on this route. ​

Cambridge to Norwich Trains: Services onboard

Trains from Cambridge to Norwich offers one standard class during the journey. There is ample room for luggage above-head, below the seat or at the ends of each carriage. Bikes are not permitted on the East Midlands Train routes, unless they are fold-up bikes. Greater Anglia do permit bikes, assuming the owner has a valid ticket and there is space. Both train companies allow up to two dogs, cats or other small animals free of charge, as long as the animals do not take up seat space. If passengers need to travel with more pets, they will need to pay a charge.

How do I find cheap train tickets from Cambridge to Norwich?

Travellers can find the cheapest tickets on the Omio website if they book their train tickets from Cambridge to Norwich in advance. Having flexibility around travel times and whether travel is direct or not is also another great way to save money.