London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cambridge station (CBG) train

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Cheap train tickets and timesLondon Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cambridge station (CBG)

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Cheap train tickets from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cambridge station (CBG) start from £22 with an average ticket price of £35.

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Cheapest Price
£35
Average Price
1 h 55 m
Fastest Journey
2 h 17 m
Average
6
Trains per day
117 km
Distance

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Overview: Train from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cambridge station (CBG)

distanceDistance72 miles
durationAverage train duration1 h 52 min
priceAverage train ticket price£38 (€43)
frequencyTrain frequency17 a day
changesDirect trainYes, there are 16 direct trains a day
carriersTrain companiesThameslink, Abellio Greater Anglia or Great Northern

Trains from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cambridge station (CBG) cover the 72 miles long trip taking on average 1 h 52 min with our travel partners like Thameslink, Abellio Greater Anglia or Great Northern. Normally, there are 17 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around £38, you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as £14.

Train companies: Thameslink, Abellio Greater Anglia and Great Northern trains London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cambridge station (CBG)

Buy your official Thameslink, Abellio Greater Anglia and Great Northern train tickets between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Cambridge station (CBG) from £19 with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient trip.

Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cambridge station (CBG) train information with Thameslink:

  • Average Duration: 1 h 55 min
  • Cheapest Price: £19
  • Thameslink frequency: 16 a day

FAQs: London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cambridge station (CBG) train

FAQs: Travel by train from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cambridge station (CBG) easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cambridge station (CBG).
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Cheap train tickets from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cambridge station (CBG) can start from as little as £14 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cambridge station (CBG) is £38; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The train time to Cambridge station (CBG) from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is on average 1 h 52 min   for the 72 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cambridge station (CBG) by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cambridge station (CBG) leaves at 04: 49. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cambridge station (CBG) leaves at 20: 49.
Yes, it is possible to travel from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cambridge station (CBG) without having to change trains with Thameslink. There are 16 direct trains from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cambridge station (CBG) each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
Take the London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cambridge station (CBG) train with Thameslink, Abellio Greater Anglia or Great Northern. However, it's always good to check out all possible train providers for the route between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Cambridge station (CBG) as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 20: 49.
A day trip to Cambridge station (CBG) from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 52 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cambridge station (CBG) by train is November.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to Cambridge station (CBG) from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) including taking a train or coach.

Trains arriving to Cambridge

Distance from Cambridge to city center
Distance from Cambridge to city center
1.4 miles (2.2 km)
How to get to this station?
How to get to this station?
Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses depart from the front of the station
Amenities at station
Wifi
Wifi
ATM
ATM
Shopping
Shopping
Dining
Dining
Car Rentals
Car Rentals
Hertz
Accessibility
Accessibility
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

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