The cheapest and fastest trains from Cambridge station (CBG) to Shelford (SED)
Cheapest price
£2
Average price
£4
Fastest journey
5 m
Average duration
5 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
5 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cambridge station (CBG) to Shelford (SED) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cambridge station (CBG) to Shelford (SED) will cost around £4 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £2.
Of the 4 trains that leave Cambridge station (CBG) for Shelford (SED) every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 5 km distance in an average of 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 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 station (CBG) to Shelford (SED)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cambridge station (CBG) to Shelford (SED) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £2, and a coach costs an average of £5.
Distance: 5 km
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35m Average total duration Fastest 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 44m Average total duration 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Cambridge station (CBG) to Shelford (SED) train times
The table below shows live departures for Cambridge station (CBG) to Shelford (SED) trains for today, Thursday 6 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 05:20 Cambridge station (CBG) | 0h05 | 05:25 Shelford (SED) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:49 Cambridge station (CBG) | 0h05 | 07:54 Shelford (SED) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cambridge station (CBG) to Shelford (SED)
Trains from Cambridge station (CBG) to Shelford (SED) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £2 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:20, the last at 21:50. The fastest train covers the 5 km distance in 5m.
Distance 5 km |
Average train duration 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £2 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 5m |
First train 05:20 |
Last train 21:50 |
Train companies: Abellio Greater Anglia from Cambridge station (CBG) to Shelford (SED) trainsAbellio Greater Anglia trains will get you between Cambridge station (CBG) and Shelford (SED) from £2. 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 station (CBG) to Shelford (SED) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cambridge station (CBG) to Shelford (SED) 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 Shelford (SED), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Cambridge station (CBG) and Shelford (SED)
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 10:30 Saturday - Sunday Closed
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: 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: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Waiting rooms location: Platform 1
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: By entrance
- Storage CCTV: No
- Onward travel information: local bus services
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stopoutside station entranceby level crossing
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