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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cambridge to Paris
Showing times and prices for 24 May
Cheapest price
£268
Average price
£274
Fastest journey
5 h 42 m
Average duration
6 h 3 m
Trains per day
51
Distance
404 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cambridge to Paris is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cambridge to Paris will cost around £274 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £268.
Fast trains
To travel from Cambridge to Paris you need to make at least one change.
C10382+
905614:518h02Cambridge station (CBG)23:53Paris Gare du Nord£2681One-way1 change- C10385+905413:518h33Cambridge station (CBG)23:24Paris Gare du Nord£2681One-way1 change
- C10382+905014:516h35Cambridge station (CBG)22:26Paris Gare du Nord£2681One-way1 change
- C10382+905414:517h33Cambridge station (CBG)23:24Paris Gare du Nord£2681One-way1 change
- C10385+905013:517h35Cambridge station (CBG)22:26Paris Gare du Nord£2681One-way1 change
- G77022+904614:425h42Cambridge station (CBG)21:24Paris Gare du Nord£2711One-way1 change
X51800+905416:236h01Cambridge station (CBG)23:24Paris Gare du Nord£2691One-way1 change- X51802+905015:236h03Cambridge station (CBG)22:26Paris Gare du Nord£2691One-way1 change
- G77043+905616:426h11Cambridge station (CBG)23:53Paris Gare du Nord£2701One-way1 change
- G77012+904413:426h18Cambridge station (CBG)21:00Paris Gare du Nord£2721One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and flight for Cambridge to Paris
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cambridge to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £28, and a train costs an average of £173.
Distance: 404 km
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Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|
£173 Average Price | £72 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 57m Average total duration 3h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Cambridge to Paris train times
The table below shows live departures for Cambridge to Paris trains for tomorrow, Sunday 24 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X85182+9046 | 8:23 Cambridge station (CBG) | 12h01 | 21:24 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
| X85182+9044 | 8:23 Cambridge station (CBG) | 11h37 | 21:00 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
| X85182+9040 | 8:23 Cambridge station (CBG) | 10h37 | 20:00 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
| C93344+9044 | 8:43 Cambridge station (CBG) | 11h17 | 21:00 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
| C93344+9046 | 8:43 Cambridge station (CBG) | 11h41 | 21:24 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
| C93344+9040 | 8:43 Cambridge station (CBG) | 10h17 | 20:00 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
| C10395+9046 | 8:51 Cambridge station (CBG) | 11h33 | 21:24 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
| C10395+9044 | 8:51 Cambridge station (CBG) | 11h09 | 21:00 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
| C10395+9040 | 8:51 Cambridge station (CBG) | 10h09 | 20:00 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
| X61512+9040 | 9:23 Cambridge station (CBG) | 9h37 | 20:00 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
| X61512+9046 | 9:23 Cambridge station (CBG) | 11h01 | 21:24 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
| X61512+9044 | 9:23 Cambridge station (CBG) | 10h37 | 21:00 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
| C93354+9040 | 9:42 Cambridge station (CBG) | 9h18 | 20:00 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
| C93354+9046 | 9:42 Cambridge station (CBG) | 10h42 | 21:24 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
| C93354+9044 | 9:42 Cambridge station (CBG) | 10h18 | 21:00 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
| X85181+9044 | 10:23 Cambridge station (CBG) | 9h37 | 21:00 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
| X85181+9040 | 10:23 Cambridge station (CBG) | 8h37 | 20:00 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
| X85181+9046 | 10:23 Cambridge station (CBG) | 10h01 | 21:24 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
| C93364+9040 | 10:42 Cambridge station (CBG) | 8h18 | 20:00 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
| C93364+9046 | 10:42 Cambridge station (CBG) | 9h42 | 21:24 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
| C93364+9044 | 10:42 Cambridge station (CBG) | 9h18 | 21:00 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
| C10384+9046 | 10:51 Cambridge station (CBG) | 9h33 | 21:24 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
| C10384+9040 | 10:51 Cambridge station (CBG) | 8h09 | 20:00 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
| C10384+9044 | 10:51 Cambridge station (CBG) | 9h09 | 21:00 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
| C93374+9046 | 11:42 Cambridge station (CBG) | 8h42 | 21:24 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
| C93374+9044 | 11:42 Cambridge station (CBG) | 8h18 | 21:00 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
| C93374+9040 | 11:42 Cambridge station (CBG) | 7h18 | 20:00 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
| C10398+9046 | 11:51 Cambridge station (CBG) | 8h33 | 21:24 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
| C10398+9044 | 11:51 Cambridge station (CBG) | 8h09 | 21:00 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
| C10398+9040 | 11:51 Cambridge station (CBG) | 7h09 | 20:00 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
| X51806+9046 | 13:23 Cambridge station (CBG) | 7h01 | 21:24 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
| X51806+9050 | 13:23 Cambridge station (CBG) | 8h03 | 22:26 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
| X51806+9044 | 13:23 Cambridge station (CBG) | 6h37 | 21:00 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
| G77012+9050 | 13:42 Cambridge station (CBG) | 7h44 | 22:26 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
| G77012+9046 | 13:42 Cambridge station (CBG) | 6h42 | 21:24 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
| G77012+9044 | 13:42 Cambridge station (CBG) | 6h18 | 21:00 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
| C10385+9050 | 13:51 Cambridge station (CBG) | 7h35 | 22:26 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
| C10385+9054 | 13:51 Cambridge station (CBG) | 8h33 | 23:24 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
| C10385+9046 | 13:51 Cambridge station (CBG) | 6h33 | 21:24 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
| G77022+9046 | 14:42 Cambridge station (CBG) | 5h42 | 21:24 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
| G77022+9050 | 14:42 Cambridge station (CBG) | 6h44 | 22:26 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
| G77022+9054 | 14:42 Cambridge station (CBG) | 7h42 | 23:24 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
| C10382+9054 | 14:51 Cambridge station (CBG) | 7h33 | 23:24 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
| C10382+9050 | 14:51 Cambridge station (CBG) | 6h35 | 22:26 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
| C10382+9056 | 14:51 Cambridge station (CBG) | 8h02 | 23:53 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
| X51802+9050 | 15:23 Cambridge station (CBG) | 6h03 | 22:26 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
| X51802+9054 | 15:23 Cambridge station (CBG) | 7h01 | 23:24 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
| X51802+9056 | 15:23 Cambridge station (CBG) | 7h30 | 23:53 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
| X51800+9054 | 16:23 Cambridge station (CBG) | 6h01 | 23:24 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
| X51800+9056 | 16:23 Cambridge station (CBG) | 6h30 | 23:53 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
| G77043+9056 | 16:42 Cambridge station (CBG) | 6h11 | 23:53 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cambridge to Paris
United Kingdom
France
Trains from Cambridge to Paris run on average 10 times per day, taking around 3h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £173 but you can travel from only £28 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 04:48, the last at 20:12. The fastest train covers the 404 km distance in 4h 42m.
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from £28
Distance 404 km |
Average train duration 3h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £173 |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 4h 42m |
First train 4:48 |
Last train 20:12 |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Thu |
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from £28
Train companies: Eurostar, Great Northern from Cambridge to Paris trainsEurostar, Great Northern trains will get you between Cambridge and Paris from £28. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Eurostar
About
Eurostar is a high-speed international rail service connecting the UK with France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany, primarily via the Channel Tunnel. Since merging with Thalys in October 2023, Eurostar now operates an expanded network across Western Europe. Known for its city-center to city-center travel, Eurostar offers a convenient and environmentally friendly alternative to flying. Passengers can enjoy amenities like complimentary Wi-Fi and power sockets at every seat. Key destinations include London, Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam, and Cologne, with seasonal services to other locations.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small hand luggage included in standard ticket
Luggage storage
Dedicated luggage areas at the end of carriages and overhead racks
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies depend on ticket type and timing of cancellation
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled trains
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Café-bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, and light meals. First-class passengers receive complimentary meals on some routes
Seat reservation
Included in ticket price for all classes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/disembarking available
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed for a fee. Large dogs not permitted except guide dogs
Quiet zone
Great Northern
About
Great Northern is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It offers a wide range of services, including high-speed trains, regional trains, and sleeper services. The high-speed trains are called InterCity Express Trains and they offer a fast and comfortable journey between major cities. The regional trains are called Regional Express Trains and they provide a slower but more frequent service to smaller towns and villages. The sleeper services are called Caledonian Sleeper Trains and they offer overnight journeys with comfortable sleeping compartments. Great Northern offers a variety of ticket types, including single, return, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. The most popular routes for Great Northern are London to Cambridge, London to Peterborough, and London to Norwich. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 42m
Cheapest Price
£173
Great Northern frequency
10 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
See refund policy for ticket types
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some services
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets free, maximum two dogs per passenger, must be on lead
Quiet zone
FAQs: Cambridge to Paris train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cambridge to Paris 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 Paris, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cost of a train ticket from Cambridge to Paris can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £173, while the average price tends to be around £173.
The train journey from Cambridge to Paris covers a distance of 404 km and takes approximately 4h 42m. Trains run 10 per day.
The train distance from Cambridge to Paris is 404 km.
The first train from Cambridge to Paris leaves at 4:48.
The last train from Cambridge to Paris departs at 20:12.
Trains from Cambridge to Paris run approximately 10 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Cambridge to Paris.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Cambridge to Paris.
To get from Cambridge to Paris, you can choose from several travel options including train and flight.
There is no night train service from Cambridge to Paris.
The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Paris is by flight, costing approximately £28.
Booking trains from Cambridge to Paris in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Cambridge to Paris offers a mix of urban and rural landscapes. Initially, you pass through the picturesque English countryside, featuring lush fields and quaint villages. As the train approaches London, the scenery becomes more urban. After crossing the Channel Tunnel, you will travel through the scenic French countryside with its charming towns and open fields, before arriving in the vibrant cityscape of Paris.
A day trip from Cambridge to Paris is not feasible due to a travel duration of 4h 42m. However, with a frequency of 10 trains per day, the journey covers a distance of 404 km.
In Paris, one can explore Montmartre, renowned for its bohemian charm and the Basilica of the Sacré-Cœur. Enjoy a Seine River Cruise for unique views of the city's landmarks. Visit the Latin Quarter, full of life and historic sites, or delve into the Marais, known for its boutiques and art galleries. Don't miss a show at the Moulin Rouge for an extravagant experience. Among the best sights are the iconic Eiffel Tower, the vast collection of the Louvre Museum, the Gothic splendour of Notre-Dame Cathedral, the striking Sacré-Cœur Basilica, and the monumental Arc de Triomphe on the Champs-Élysées.
Three to five days is typically sufficient to explore the main attractions in Paris, including the Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, and Notre-Dame Cathedral, while allowing time for leisurely strolls through neighbourhoods like Montmartre and Le Marais.
Yes, you can take the train from Cambridge to Paris.
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