The cheapest and fastest trains from Cambridge to Trowbridge
Cheapest price
£72
Average price
£93
Fastest journey
3 h 50 m
Average duration
4 h 9 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
188 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cambridge to Trowbridge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cambridge to Trowbridge will cost around £93 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £72.
Of the 3 trains that leave Cambridge for Trowbridge every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 188 km distance in an average of 4 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 50 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 35 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 Trowbridge
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cambridge to Trowbridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £61. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £61, and a train costs an average of £45.
Distance: 188 km
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Live departures
Cambridge to Trowbridge train times
The table below shows live departures for Cambridge to Trowbridge 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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![]() | 12:14 Cambridge | 3h39 | 15:53 Trowbridge | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 7 November | |||||
![]() | 04:50 Cambridge | 4h35 | 09:25 Trowbridge | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:53 Cambridge | 4h02 | 08:55 Trowbridge | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cambridge to Trowbridge
Trains from Cambridge to Trowbridge run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £45 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:34, the last at 18:23. The fastest train covers the 188 km distance in 3h 24m.
Distance 188 km |
Average train duration 3h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £45 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 3h 24m |
First train 05:34 |
Last train 18:23 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Thameslink from Cambridge to Trowbridge trainsGreat Western Rail, Thameslink trains will get you between Cambridge and Trowbridge from £45. 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 Trowbridge train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cambridge to Trowbridge 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 Trowbridge, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cambridge and Trowbridge
- 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 06:40 - 18:30 Saturday 06:40 - 14:50 Sunday 09:20 - 17:40
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access note: Step Free Category B2 station. This station has a degree of step free access as both platforms can be approached via adjacent roads to access step free however the Westbury bound platform can only be accessed on the station via a step bridge. Safety warning - Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- 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
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 1 and 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the car park adjacent to Platform 1 (Booking Office side of Station)
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