The cheapest and fastest trains from Carshalton to Cambridge
Cheapest price
£40
Average price
£40
Fastest journey
2 h 22 m
Average duration
2 h 22 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
95 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Carshalton to Cambridge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Carshalton to Cambridge will cost around £40 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £40.
Of the 2 trains that leave Carshalton for Cambridge 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 95 km distance in an average of 2 h 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 22 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 22 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.




Live departures
Carshalton to Cambridge train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:49 Carshalton | 2h22 | 07:11 Cambridge | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 05:19 Carshalton | 2h22 | 07:41 Cambridge | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Carshalton to Cambridge
Distance 95 km |
Average train duration 2h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £31 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 2h 13m |
First train 04:07 |
Last train 21:44 |
Train companies: Abellio Greater Anglia, Thameslink from Carshalton to Cambridge trainsAbellio Greater Anglia, Thameslink trains will get you between Carshalton and Cambridge from £31. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Important Stations and Airports in Carshalton and Cambridge
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:45 Saturday 08:00 - 15:00 Sunday 09:00 - 17:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: Step free access to both platforms via lifts. Platform 2 also has step free access via side gate. Assistance Meeting Point is the station entrance.
- 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: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Heated and step free waiting rooms are available on each platform
- Storage location: At the front of the station next to the ticket office
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- 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.
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