The cheapest and fastest trains from Cambridge to Sidcup
Cheapest price
£39
Average price
£40
Fastest journey
2 h
Average duration
2 h 16 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
86 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cambridge to Sidcup is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cambridge to Sidcup will cost around £40 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £39.
Of the 4 trains that leave Cambridge for Sidcup 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 86 km distance in an average of 2 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 41 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 Sidcup
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cambridge to Sidcup among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £39. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £39, and a coach costs an average of £40.
Distance: 86 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£40 Average Price Cheapest | £40 Average Price |
2h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 8m Average total duration 4h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Cambridge to Sidcup train times
The table below shows live departures for Cambridge to Sidcup trains for today, Wednesday 3 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:26 Cambridge | 2h16 | 14:42 Sidcup | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 4 December | |||||
![]() | 04:23 Cambridge | 2h00 | 06:23 Sidcup | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:50 Cambridge | 2h41 | 07:31 Sidcup | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:53 Cambridge | 2h00 | 06:53 Sidcup | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cambridge to Sidcup
Trains from Cambridge to Sidcup run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £39 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:04. The fastest train covers the 86 km distance in 1h 55m.
Distance 86 km |
Average train duration 1h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £39 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 55m |
First train 00:04 |
Last train 23:04 |
Train companies: Thameslink, Great Northern from Cambridge to Sidcup trainsThameslink, Great Northern trains will get you between Cambridge and Sidcup from £39. 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 Sidcup train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cambridge to Sidcup 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 Sidcup, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Cambridge and Sidcup
- 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 06:10 - 19:50 Saturday 06:10 - 19:50 Sunday 08:10 - 19:40 This station is not continuously staffed please see staffing times for details of when staff are available.
- Type of shops available: newspapers
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B1. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details - Step free access to Platform 1 for services towards London via main station entrance off Jubilee way. Step free access to platform 2 for services away from London via ramp off Station Road. Step free interchange via road and steep paths in excess of 220 metres. Step access between platforms via foot bridge.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The are two ticket machines in the Station forecourt on platform 1 side of the station and one ticket machine by the entrance to platform 2.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: Booking Hall - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Booking Hall Only available when staff present
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting Room on platform 1 only available when staff are present
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 side in the forecourt, Platform 2 side in the car park
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Outside the main entrance on Jubilee Way
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