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Fastest Journey
2 h 28 m
Average
2 h 37 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
106 km
It's difficult to get from Oxford to Cambridge without changing at least 2 times.
Distance | 66 miles | |
Average train duration | 2 h 29 min | |
Average train ticket price | £69 (€78) | |
Train frequency | 34 a day | |
Direct train | No | |
Train companies | Great Western Railway, Thameslink, Chiltern Railways, Great Northern, Greater Anglia, CrossCountry or First Great Western Service |
Trains from Oxford to Cambridge cover the 66 miles long trip taking on average 2 h 29 min with our travel partners like Great Western Railway, Thameslink, Chiltern Railways, Great Northern, Greater Anglia, CrossCountry or First Great Western Service. Normally, there are 34 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this route costs around £69, you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as £67. Travellers depart most frequently from Oxford and arrive in Cambridge.
Travel between Oxford and Cambridge from £67 with Omio’s train partners Abellio Greater Anglia, Great Western Rail and Great Northern! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient route for you.
Find cheap tickets for Abellio Greater Anglia trains between Oxford and Cambridge on Omio. Omio can help you find the best train deals and prices all in one place by showing you the most up-to-date Oxford to Cambridge train timetable from Abellio Greater Anglia, the latest train ticket offers available and other travel information for the 66 miles (106 km) journey to Cambridge from Oxford, including information on luggage policy and amenities offered onboard depending on the class fare you pick and choose. If you search for trains to Cambridge from Oxford in the Omio app, you can check to see if the Abellio Greater Anglia trains available are mobile tickets, which makes it even more convenient for you to go paperless when travelling. Check the Abellio Greater Anglia train timetable for your ideal departure and arrival times, compare the best route available to get to Cambridge from Oxford and then book a cheap train with ease. Sit back and enjoy your upcoming train between Oxford and Cambridge with Abellio Greater Anglia!
Looking to travel by train to Cambridge from Oxford? Omio can help you find that perfect route with Great Western Rail. Check Omio to see current Great Western Rail train timetables, tickets, travel information and prices for the best deals on the Oxford to Cambridge train and book Great Western Rail tickets online quickly and easily. When taking a train between Oxford and Cambridge, you can expect to travel 66 miles (106 km) one-way with Great Western Rail. If you search for trains between Oxford and Cambridge in the Omio app, you can check if the Great Western Rail ticket is a mobile ticket, which makes it easy for you to go paperless when travelling without needing to purchase tickets in person at the train station. Whether you’re looking for the cheapest, fastest or earliest train with Great Western Rail, we do the work for you to get you safely to Cambridge from Oxford. Book that perfect Oxford to Cambridge train now with Omio and enjoy a smooth and comfortable journey with Great Western Rail!
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Looking to travel by train from Oxford to Cambridge? Omio can help you find that perfect trip with Great Northern. Check Omio to see current Great Northern train timetables, tickets, travel information and prices for the best deals on the Oxford to Cambridge train and book Great Northern tickets online quickly and easily. When taking a train to Cambridge from Oxford, you can expect to travel 66 miles (106 km) one-way with Great Northern. If you search for trains to Cambridge from Oxford in the Omio app, you can check if the Great Northern ticket is a mobile ticket, which makes it easy for you to go paperless when travelling without needing to purchase tickets in person at the train station. Whether you’re looking for the cheapest, fastest or earliest train with Great Northern, we do the work for you to get you safely to Cambridge from Oxford. Book that perfect Oxford to Cambridge train now with Omio and enjoy a smooth and comfortable journey with Great Northern!
All Oxford to Cambridge trains involve at least two connections and have a total journey time of around 2.5 hours. Great Western Railways connect Oxford with London Paddington, with the onward journey being made on Great Northern Trains from London Kings Cross. Alternatively Cross Country and Great Western Railways operate a service with connections at Reading and London. Trains start in the early morning, with 2 to 4 departures an hour until around midnight.
Oxford to Cambridge trains depart from Oxford Station, which is immediately to the West of the city and just South of the Jericho district. Oxford's colleges and other attractions are within easy walk of the station. The Oxford Bus Company and Stagecoach operate frequent local services from hubs at Oxford Station, St Giles and St Aldates. Taxis are available at the station.
Cambridge is an attractive and historic university town, sitting on the River Cam and surrounded by beautiful countryside. Visitors can tour university colleges and buildings, such as the Gothic King's College, with its stunning Chapel, and Trinity College. The city's Fitzwilliam Museum is renowned for its collections of antiquities and art. Historic Cambridge is compact and easily explored on foot, with cars actively discouraged. Oxford to Cambridge trains arrive at Cambridge Station. This is located just under 2 km from the city centre, with Stagecoach providing frequent shuttle bus services between the two locations. Stagecoach also operates local buses around the town and to surrounding villages and attractions, such as the Imperial War Museum at Duxford. Taxis are available at the station and there are several weekend night bus routes in Cambridge.
Omio customers who travel this route most frequently depart from Oxford and arrive in Cambridge.
You can find the most popular departure train station for this trip, Oxford, located approximately 1.2 miles (1.9 km) from the city centre of Oxford. The most popular arrival train station in Cambridge, called Cambridge, is located around 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from its city centre.
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