The cheapest and fastest trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Cambridge station (CBG)
Cheapest price
£50
Average price
£50
Fastest journey
1 h 52 m
Average duration
1 h 56 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
117 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Cambridge station (CBG) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Cambridge station (CBG) will cost around £50 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £50.
Of the 6 trains that leave Gatwick Airport (GTW) for Cambridge station (CBG) every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 117 km distance in an average of 1 h 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 52 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 5 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.
Y28868+
Tube from London Victoria to London Kings Cross+
Y30251
Y36825
Y28377+
Tube from London Victoria to London Kings Cross+
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Y36829
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Y28868+
Tube from London Victoria to London Kings Cross+
Y30251Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Cambridge station (CBG)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Cambridge station (CBG) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £14.
Distance: 117 km
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£42 Average Price | £16 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration 3h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Cambridge station (CBG) train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Y36821 | On time 05:46 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h52 | 07:38 Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y28377+ Tube from London Victoria to London Kings Cross+ Y30233 | On time 05:50 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h13 | 08:03 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2 changes | |
Y36825 | On time 06:16 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h55 | 08:11 Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y36829 | On time 06:46 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h55 | 08:41 Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y36833 | On time 07:16 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h55 | 09:11 Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y28868+ Tube from London Victoria to London Kings Cross+ Y30251 | On time 07:25 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h05 | 09:30 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Cambridge station (CBG)
Distance 117 km |
Average train duration 2h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 52m |
First train 04:21 |
Last train 22:10 |
Train companies: Thameslink, Great Northern, Abellio Greater Anglia, Southern, CrossCountry from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Cambridge station (CBG) trainsThameslink, Great Northern, Abellio Greater Anglia, Southern, CrossCountry trains will get you between Gatwick Airport (GTW) and Cambridge station (CBG) from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Cambridge station (CBG) train

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Important Stations and Airports in Gatwick Airport (GTW) and Cambridge station (CBG)
- 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
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