The cheapest and fastest trains from Cambridge to Worthing
Cheapest price
£32
Average price
£55
Fastest journey
3 h 14 m
Average duration
3 h 37 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
158 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cambridge to Worthing is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cambridge to Worthing will cost around £55 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £32.
Of the 2 trains that leave Cambridge for Worthing every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 158 km distance in an average of 3 h 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 14 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 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 for Cambridge to Worthing
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cambridge to Worthing among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £49. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £49, and a train costs an average of £76.
Distance: 158 km
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£76 Average Price | £56 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 31m Average total duration 6h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Cambridge to Worthing train times
The table below shows live departures for Cambridge to Worthing trains for today, Saturday 29 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 04:53 Cambridge | 2h47 | 07:40 Worthing | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:53 Cambridge | 2h47 | 09:40 Worthing | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cambridge to Worthing
Trains from Cambridge to Worthing run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £76 but you can travel from only £49 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:45, the last at 22:23. The fastest train covers the 158 km distance in 2h 47m.
Distance 158 km |
Average train duration 2h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £76 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 47m |
First train 04:45 |
Last train 22:23 |
Train companies: Thameslink, Great Northern from Cambridge to Worthing trainsThameslink, Great Northern trains will get you between Cambridge and Worthing from £49. 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 Worthing train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cambridge to Worthing 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 Worthing, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Cambridge and Worthing
- 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 - 19:35 Saturday 07:10 - 13:45 Sunday 08:10 - 15:45
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B2 station: Access to platform 1 (to London / Brighton) via steep ramp. Ramp to platform 2 (to Littlehampton / Portsmouth). Long step-free route between platforms via the street (longer than 400m, above 1:10 gradient). Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage location: Station front and Platform 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday 06:20 - 12:55 Sunday 08:10 - 15:45
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B1 station: Ramps below 400m Short steep ramps (below 400m and less than 1:10 gradient) to platforms. Interchange via level crossing. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area in the booking hall
- Storage location: Platform 1 and 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:20 - 19:45 Saturday 06:40 - 20:05 Sunday 08:10 - 15:45
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B1 station: Step-free access to both platforms via separate entrances. Access between platforms via level crossing. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: There is unheated seating available in shelters on both platforms
- Storage location: Located in the car park and on Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:35 - 20:00 Saturday 05:35 - 20:00 Sunday 06:40 - 20:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to the platform. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: There is a waiting area on platforms 1, 2 and 3. A heated waiting area is also available
- Storage location: Station front, Platform 3 and car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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