The cheapest and fastest trains from Longford to Cambridge
Cheapest price
£48
Average price
£48
Fastest journey
2 h 12 m
Average duration
2 h 18 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
89 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Longford to Cambridge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Longford to Cambridge will cost around £48 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £48.
Of the 5 trains that leave Longford for Cambridge every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 89 km distance in an average of 2 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 12 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 26 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 coach and train for Longford to Cambridge
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Longford to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £40.
Distance: 89 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
|---|---|
£51 Average Price | £11 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 56m Average total duration 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Longford to Cambridge train times
The table below shows live departures for Longford to Cambridge trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 25 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 10:55 Longford | 2h13 | 13:08 Cambridge | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:25 Longford | 2h26 | 15:51 Cambridge | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:55 Longford | 2h26 | 17:21 Cambridge | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Longford to Cambridge by coach or train
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Why should you book Longford to Cambridge trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Great Northern?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Great Northern, but also compare tickets for the likes of Abellio Greater Anglia to find the best option for your trip from Longford to Cambridge.
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Great Northern with all available travel options, which are bus and train to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Longford to Cambridge.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Abellio Greater Anglia to find the best option for your trip from Longford to Cambridge.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Longford to Cambridge.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Longford to Cambridge
Trains from Longford to Cambridge run on average 16 times per day, taking around 1h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £40 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:18, the last at 22:25. The fastest train covers the 89 km distance in 1h 56m.
Distance 89 km |
Average train duration 1h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £40 |
Trains per day 16 |
Fastest train 1h 56m |
First train 04:18 |
Last train 22:25 |
Train companies: Great Northern, Abellio Greater Anglia from Longford to Cambridge trainsGreat Northern, Abellio Greater Anglia trains will get you between Longford and Cambridge from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Longford to Cambridge train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Longford 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Longford and Cambridge
- 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
- 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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