- Must visit
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Major university museum with classical sculptures, paintings, antiquities, and decorative arts. Strong choice for a broad first visit.
G01180+
G07971+
G00806
C02002+
G00808
C01968 · G07964+
G00841
C02002+
C04347+
P66838
C01939 · G07971+
G00806+
G77000
C01963+
G00803
C01963+
G00803+
P01156
G01180+
G07971+
G00806
C01905+
C93347+
P01769
C01968 · G07964+
G00841Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newcastle to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £36, and a flight costs an average of £54.
Distance: 329 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£76 Average Price | £51 Average Price Cheapest | £156 Average Price |
3h 40m Average total duration 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 41m Average total duration 9h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Newcastle to Cambridge trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 5 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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C01954+ P01151+ C21814 | 4:35 Newcastle station (NCL) | 4h08 | 8:43 Cambridge North (CMB) | 2 changes | |
C01905+ C93347+ P01769 | 5:27 Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h34 | 9:01 Cambridge North (CMB) | 2 changes | |
C01963+ G00803 | 5:56 Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h13 | 9:09 Cambridge station (CBG) | 1 change | |
C01963+ G00803+ P01156 | 5:56 Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h19 | 9:15 Cambridge North (CMB) | 2 changes | |
W29925+ G07955+ G00805 | 6:23 Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h46 | 10:09 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2 changes | |
C01970+ G00805 | 6:27 Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h42 | 10:09 Cambridge station (CBG) | 1 change | |
C01970+ C93362+ G00805 | 6:27 Newcastle station (NCL) | 4h04 | 10:31 Cambridge North (CMB) | 2 changes | |
C01968 · G07964+ G00841 | 7:27 Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h36 | 11:03 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2 changes | |
C01968 · G07964+ G00841+ C93372 | 7:27 Newcastle station (NCL) | 4h04 | 11:31 Cambridge North (CMB) | 3 changes | |
C02042+ P66833+ C04344 | 7:58 Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h41 | 11:39 Cambridge North (CMB) | 2 changes | |
C01939 · G07971+ G77000+ G00806 | 8:27 Newcastle station (NCL) | 4h04 | 12:31 Cambridge North (CMB) | 3 changes | |
C01939+ C10182 | 8:27 Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h38 | 12:05 Cambridge station (CBG) | 1 change | |
G01180+ G07971+ G00806 | 8:35 Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h27 | 12:02 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2 changes | |
C02002+ G00808 | 8:58 Newcastle station (NCL) | 4h05 | 13:03 Cambridge station (CBG) | 1 change | |
C02002+ C04347+ P66838 | 8:58 Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h41 | 12:39 Cambridge North (CMB) | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Newcastle to Cambridge run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £25 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:40, the last at 21:58. The fastest train covers the 329 km distance in 3h 17m.
Distance 329 km |
Average train duration 3h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £25 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 3h 17m |
First train 4:40 |
Last train 21:58 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
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Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Cambridge — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Cambridge trip today.
Major university museum with classical sculptures, paintings, antiquities, and decorative arts. Strong choice for a broad first visit.
Contemporary art gallery in a former chapel, showing changing exhibitions by modern and international artists near the city centre.
Museum of Earth sciences with dinosaur skeletons, fossils, and minerals. Compact, family-friendly, and useful for a rainy day.
Riverside green linking college backs and open meadows. Ideal for walking, punting views, and classic Cambridge photographs.
Lively square and shopping area with the market, historic streets, and buskers. A practical starting point for exploring the old centre.
Historic lane of colleges, chapels, and gateways. A rewarding walk for architecture, student atmosphere, and easy access to central sights.
A Cambridge creation: a rich dessert of vanilla ice cream, raspberry sauce, whipped cream and meringue, long associated with Cambridge college dining.
A traditional Cambridgeshire farm dish of braised beef or mutton with onions and root vegetables, reflecting the county’s rural cooking heritage.
An old East Anglian fruit preserve made from windfall apples slowly cooked to a dark, tangy spread, once common in Cambridgeshire households.
Refined British tasting menus in an elegant, intimate setting just outside the city centre.
Long-running riverside restaurant known for modern European cooking and views over the Cam in a smart but relaxed room.
Popular city-centre pub serving cask ales and hearty British food in a lively, historic atmosphere.
Cambridge is pricier than many UK cities. Hotels and dining are above average, but walking and buses help keep transport costs manageable.
Service may be included in restaurants; otherwise tip around 10% for good service. Taxis are often rounded up or tipped 10%. Cafés usually do not expect tips.
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Cambridge station -> Cambridge City Centre
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newcastle 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.

Most Newcastle to Cambridge trains use the Newcastle to Cambridge station pair, with some services arriving at Cambridge North. Use this guide to compare Newcastle and Cambridge train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Newcastle has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, Pumpkin Cafe Shop, AMT Coffee, Burger King, The Centurion, Destination 1850, Pasta Station
Free Wi-Fi available in the station. ATMs are the ATM is located within the main station building.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 21:20, Sun: 07:30 - 21:20. Information desks are information desk is available in the main station building on the concourse.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Newcastle: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Newcastle: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Newcastle: Step-free access throughout station, elevators, accessible ticket machine, wheelchairs available.
Nearby hotels include The County Hotel, Newcastle, Hampton by Hilton Newcastle, Royal Station Hotel.
Cambridge is 1 km from Cambridge city centre. Public transport options include:
Cambridge has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Cambridge.
Wi-Fi is available at Cambridge. ATMs are available at Cambridge.
Ticket office support is available at Cambridge.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Cambridge: Parking, WC.
Available at Cambridge: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Cambridge: 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.
Cambridge North is 3 km from Cambridge city centre. Public transport options include:
Cambridge North has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Cambridge North.
Wi-Fi is available at Cambridge North.
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 0800 028 2878.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Cambridge North: Parking, WC.
Available at Cambridge North: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Cambridge North: 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.
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