The cheapest and fastest trains from Dundee to Cambridge
Cheapest price
£121
Average price
£121
Fastest journey
6 h 58 m
Average duration
6 h 58 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
514 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dundee to Cambridge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dundee to Cambridge will cost around £121 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £121.
Of the 1 trains that leave Dundee for Cambridge every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 514 km distance in an average of 6 h 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 58 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 58 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 Dundee to Cambridge
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dundee to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £40, and a flight costs an average of £107.
Distance: 514 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£110 Average Price | £57 Average Price Cheapest | £167 Average Price |
6h 23m Average total duration 5h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 29m Average total duration 16h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Dundee to Cambridge train times
The table below shows live departures for Dundee to Cambridge trains for today, Tuesday 2 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:41 Dundee | 6h58 | 11:39 Cambridge | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Dundee to Cambridge
Trains from Dundee to Cambridge run on average 4 times per day, taking around 5h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £95 but you can travel from only £40 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:23, the last at 17:40. The fastest train covers the 514 km distance in 6h 57m.
Distance 514 km |
Average train duration 5h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price £95 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 6h 57m |
First train 05:23 |
Last train 17:40 |
Train companies: LNER from Dundee to Cambridge trainsLNER trains will get you between Dundee and Cambridge from £40. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Dundee to Cambridge train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dundee to Cambridge 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 Cambridge, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Dundee and Cambridge
- Car Park: Council Managed Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. Accessible to both platforms - level crossing between platforms
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Queen Street by station sign
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 19:30 Saturday 06:25 - 19:30 Sunday 08:30 - 19:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith newsagent. PhotoMe photo booth.
- Car Park: Short Stay Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- 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 the platform. Radar - National Key Scheme
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the layby on Riverside Drive, 200 yards from the station entrance
- 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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