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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Eastbourne to Cambridge
Cheapest price
£78
Average price
£78
Fastest journey
3 h
Average duration
3 h
Trains per day
47
Distance
160 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Eastbourne to Cambridge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Eastbourne to Cambridge will cost around £78 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £78.
To travel from Eastbourne to Cambridge you need to make at least one change.
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C0273812:053h00Eastbourne station (EBN)15:05Cambridge South£781One-way1 change- C82833+W4573411:333h02Eastbourne station (EBN)14:35Cambridge South£781One-way1 change
- G26316+W4572713:053h00Eastbourne station (EBN)16:05Cambridge South£781One-way1 change
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Tube from London Victoria to Tottenham Hale+
P7632712:053h39Eastbourne station (EBN)15:44Cambridge South£781One-way2 changes - G26311+C02710+Tube from London Victoria to Finsbury Park12:053h30Eastbourne station (EBN)15:35Cambridge South£781One-way2 changes
- G26311+C0273812:053h00Eastbourne station (EBN)15:05Cambridge South£781One-way1 change
- G26316+W4572713:053h00Eastbourne station (EBN)16:05Cambridge South£781One-way1 change
- G26322+C0274614:053h00Eastbourne station (EBN)17:05Cambridge South£781One-way1 change
- G26333+C0271616:053h00Eastbourne station (EBN)19:05Cambridge South£781One-way1 change
- G26339+C0272617:053h00Eastbourne station (EBN)20:05Cambridge South£781One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Eastbourne to Cambridge
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Eastbourne to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, and a train costs an average of £31.
Distance: 160 km
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£44 Average Price | £38 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 22m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 45m Average total duration 6h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Eastbourne to Cambridge train times
The table below shows live departures for Eastbourne to Cambridge trains for today, Friday 10 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 9:33 Eastbourne | 3h06 | 12:39 Cambridge | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Eastbourne to Cambridge
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Trains from Eastbourne to Cambridge run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £31 but you can travel from only £20 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:25, the last at 22:14. The fastest train covers the 160 km distance in 3h 4m.
Distance 160 km |
Average train duration 2h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £31 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 3h 4m |
First train 4:25 |
Last train 22:14 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: Thameslink, Southern from Eastbourne to Cambridge trainsThameslink, Southern trains will get you between Eastbourne and Cambridge from £20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Eastbourne to Cambridge train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Eastbourne 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 Eastbourne and Cambridge
Most Eastbourne to Cambridge trains use the Eastbourne to Cambridge station pair, with some services arriving at Cambridge North. Use this guide to compare Eastbourne and Cambridge train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Eastbourne station do trains to Cambridge leave from?
Getting to Eastbourne from Eastbourne city centre
Eastbourne train station facilities and services
Eastbourne has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Eastbourne.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Eastbourne. ATMs are available at Eastbourne.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Eastbourne.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Eastbourne: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Eastbourne: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Eastbourne: 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. Assistance Meeting Point is on the concourse. 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, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Which Cambridge station do trains from Eastbourne arrive at?
Getting to Cambridge from Cambridge city centre
Cambridge is 1 km from Cambridge city centre. Public transport options include:
Cambridge train station facilities and services
Cambridge has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Cambridge.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Cambridge. ATMs are available at Cambridge.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Cambridge.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cambridge: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Cambridge: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cambridge: 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.
Getting to Cambridge North from Cambridge city centre
Cambridge North is 3 km from Cambridge city centre. Public transport options include:
Cambridge North train station facilities and services
Cambridge North has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Cambridge North.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Cambridge North.
Tickets and information
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 0800 028 2878.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cambridge North: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Cambridge North: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cambridge North: 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.
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