- Must visit
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Major university museum with classical sculptures, paintings, antiquities, and decorative arts. Strong choice for a broad first visit.
Cheapest price on 28 Sept
£91
Average ticket price on 28 Sept
£91
Fastest journey on 28 Sept
4 h 15 m
Average journey duration on 28 Sept
4 h 15 m
Trains on 28 Sept
1
Distance
290 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hartlepool to Cambridge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hartlepool to Cambridge will cost around £91 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £91.
On Mon 28 Sept, we found 1 trains from Hartlepool to Cambridge, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 290 km distance in an average of 4 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 15 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 15 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.


The table below shows live departures for Hartlepool to Cambridge trains for today, Sunday 27 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C01944+ G01206+ Y14808 | 9:01 Hartlepool station (HPL) | 4h07 | 13:08 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2 changes | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Take a train from Hartlepool to Cambridge and enjoy the approximately 290 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 05:05, the last at 18:34.
Distance 290 km |
First train 5:05 |
Last train 18:34 |
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