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Compare train for London to Great Shelford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Great Shelford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £19, and a coach costs an average of £26.
Distance: 73 km
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Why should you book London to Great Shelford trains with Omio?
Greater Anglia as well as Stansted Express offer trains services from London to Great Shelford.
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from London to Great Shelford.
Why book with Omio vs Greater Anglia?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Greater Anglia, but also compare tickets for the likes of Stansted Express to find the best option for your trip from London to Great Shelford.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London to Great Shelford
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from London to Great Shelford run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £19 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:44, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 73 km distance in 1h 15m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 73 km |
Average train duration 1h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 15m |
First train 1:44 |
Last train 23:56 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 28 days |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: Greater Anglia, Stansted Express from London to Great Shelford trainsGreater Anglia, Stansted Express trains will get you between London and Great Shelford from £19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Greater Anglia
About
Greater Anglia is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from commuter trains to intercity services. The commuter trains run at regular intervals throughout the day, while the intercity services run at peak times. The train types include the InterCity 125, InterCity 225, Class 90, Class 91, Class 360 and Class 379. The ticket types available are Standard, First Class and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and refreshment trolleys. The most popular routes for Greater Anglia are London Liverpool Street to Norwich, London Liverpool Street to Cambridge and London Liverpool Street to Ipswich.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 15m
Cheapest Price
£19
Greater Anglia frequency
15 a day
Luggage included
Two items of luggage per person included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar service on intercity routes with hot and cold drinks, snacks. No service on local routes.
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for First Class tickets.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs require a ticket (£6 flat fee). Guide dogs travel free.
Quiet zone
Stansted Express
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 19m
Cheapest Price
£38
Stansted Express frequency
2 a day
FAQs: London to Great Shelford train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Great Shelford 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 Great Shelford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cost of a train ticket from London to Great Shelford can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £19, while the average price tends to be around £19.
The train journey from London to Great Shelford covers a distance of 73 km and takes approximately 1h 15m. Trains run 4 per day.
The train distance from London to Great Shelford is 73 km.
The first train from London to Great Shelford leaves at 1:44.
The last train from London to Great Shelford departs at 23:56.
Trains from London to Great Shelford run approximately 4 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from London to Great Shelford.
Yes, there is a direct train between London and Great Shelford. The service operates 2 times per day, provided by Greater Anglia.
To travel from London to Great Shelford, you can take a train.
There is no night train service from London to Great Shelford.
The train station in London that goes to Great Shelford is London Liverpool Street (LST), and it arrives at Shelford (SED).
The cheapest way to get from London to Great Shelford is by train, costing approximately £19.
Booking trains from London to Great Shelford in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from London to Great Shelford offers a mix of urban and countryside views, transitioning from the bustling cityscape of London to the picturesque rural scenery of Cambridgeshire, making it a pleasant and moderately scenic route.
Yes, you can do a day trip from London to Great Shelford. The journey takes 1h 15m each way, covering a distance of 73 km. Trains run 3 times per day.
A visit to Great Shelford could be comfortably enjoyed in one to two days, allowing time to explore local attractions and the surrounding countryside.
Yes, you can take the train from London to Great Shelford.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in London and Great Shelford
London
Great Shelford
The major train station for departures in London is London Liverpool Street. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at London Liverpool Street for your trip from London to Great Shelford.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday 03:10 - 01:00 Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday 04:00 - 01:00 Friday,Saturday,Sunday 03:40 - 01:00 Adjacent to Platform 10
Distance to city center
3 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: All the platforms are on the same level. There are lifts and escalators available to get to the Liverpool Street bus station and shops.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available at the taxi rank along platform 10 (during station opening hours) and outside the station entrance (during station closing hours)
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The Station Public toilets are located down the stairs, opposite platform 11. Accessible toilets and baby changing facilities are available adjacent to platform 10.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Adjacent to Platform 10 and can be operated by a radar key. There is also a buzzer at the toilet door.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Inside station next to taxi rank alongside platform 10 and outside Bishopsgate entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for London Liverpool Street
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop on either Liverpool Street (outside the station entrance), or beside Platform 10, depending on operational requirements
- Metro: Liverpool Street underground station has connections to the Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan lines.
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 20:00 Saturday 07:00 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 19:00
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- 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
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets and accessible toilets are located on Platform 2
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: All toilets are located on platform 2 and open between 06:00 and 23:59
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: On platform 2
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Tottenham Hale
- Onward travel information: Transport for London buses operate from outside the station
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Not served by rail replacement transport. Passengers to use Seven Sisters Station as an alternative; LUL Ticket Acceptance may be available.
- Metro: London UndergroundVictoria Line services
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingATMAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket Officeinformation
Address
Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 station, Inner Ring Road, Heathrow Airport, Greater London, TW6 1WDTicket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 05:00 - 23:59
Distance to city center
23 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Public transport options for Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3
- Onward travel information: National Rail trains serving London Paddington National Express coaches to Victoria Coach Station and Gatwick Airport London Underground
- Metro: Connection available with the London Underground (Piccadilly Line)
The major train station for arrivals in Great Shelford is Shelford. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Shelford for your journey to Great Shelford from London.
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 10:30 Saturday - Sunday Closed
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: 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: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Platform 1
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: By entrance
- Storage CCTV: No
Public transport options for Shelford
- Onward travel information: local bus services
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stopoutside station entranceby level crossing
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