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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Great Chesterford to Cambridge
Cheapest price
£9
Average price
£9
Fastest journey
18 m
Average duration
18 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
16 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Great Chesterford to Cambridge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Great Chesterford to Cambridge will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.
Of the 8 trains that leave Great Chesterford for Cambridge every day 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 16 km distance in an average of 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 18 m .
The slowest trains will take 18 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.
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Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Great Chesterford to Cambridge
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Great Chesterford to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, and a train costs an average of £12.
Distance: 16 km
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£16 Average Price | £3 Average Price Cheapest |
46m Average total duration Fastest 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 27m Average total duration 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Great Chesterford to Cambridge train times
The table below shows live departures for Great Chesterford to Cambridge trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 4 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| P48252 | On time 08:02 Great Chesterford station (GRC) | 0h18 | 08:20 Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P48256 | On time 08:31 Great Chesterford station (GRC) | 0h18 | 08:49 Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P48260 | On time 09:01 Great Chesterford station (GRC) | 0h18 | 09:19 Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P48266 | On time 09:31 Great Chesterford station (GRC) | 0h18 | 09:49 Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P48278 | On time 10:31 Great Chesterford station (GRC) | 0h18 | 10:49 Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P48290 | On time 11:31 Great Chesterford station (GRC) | 0h18 | 11:49 Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Great Chesterford to Cambridge
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Great Chesterford to Cambridge run on average 3 times per day, taking around 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:41, the last at 23:35. The fastest train covers the 16 km distance in 13m.
Distance 16 km |
Average train duration 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 13m |
First train 00:41 |
Last train 23:35 |
Train companies: Abellio Greater Anglia from Great Chesterford to Cambridge trainsAbellio Greater Anglia trains will get you between Great Chesterford and Cambridge from £3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Great Chesterford to Cambridge train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Great Chesterford 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.
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Important Stations and Airports in Great Chesterford and Cambridge
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- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Local Buses
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop at the junction of Station Road and London Road
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- 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
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeBike Parking
Bike RentalCar Rental
Information Desk- 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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