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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Hendon to Cambridge
Cheapest price
£31
Average price
£35
Fastest journey
2 h 15 m
Average duration
2 h 16 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
72 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hendon to Cambridge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hendon to Cambridge will cost around £35 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £31.
Of the 2 trains that leave Hendon for Cambridge every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 72 km distance in an average of 2 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 15 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 16 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 Hendon to Cambridge
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hendon to Cambridge 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 1h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £31.
Distance: 72 km
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2h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 37m Average total duration 2h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Hendon to Cambridge train times
The table below shows live departures for Hendon to Cambridge trains for today, Sunday 30 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 05:56 Hendon | 2h33 | 08:29 Cambridge | 0 changesdirect | |
| 06:51 Hendon | 2h16 | 09:07 Cambridge | 0 changesdirect | |
| 06:52 Hendon | 2h06 | 08:58 Cambridge | 0 changesdirect | |
 | 08:21 Hendon | 2h27 | 10:48 Cambridge | 0 changesdirect | |
| 14:21 Hendon | 2h46 | 17:07 Cambridge | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Hendon to Cambridge
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Trains from Hendon to Cambridge run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £31 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:40, the last at 23:07. The fastest train covers the 72 km distance in 1h 47m.
Distance 72 km |
Average train duration 1h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £31 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 47m |
First train 00:40 |
Last train 23:07 |
Train companies: Great Northern, Thameslink from Hendon to Cambridge trainsGreat Northern, Thameslink trains will get you between Hendon and Cambridge 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: Hendon to Cambridge train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hendon 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 Hendon and Cambridge
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 13:00 Saturday 08:00 - 14:30 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B3 station: Step - free access from the car park to platform 1 (for trains towards London). There are steps to all other platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the front of the station next to the bike rack. 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 Thameslink 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
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Outside Main Entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: The main road outside the station, bus stop on the railway bridge.
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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
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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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