- Must visit
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Major university museum with classical sculptures, paintings, antiquities, and decorative arts. Strong choice for a broad first visit.
Cheapest price on 13 Oct
£20
Average ticket price on 13 Oct
£66
Fastest journey on 13 Oct
2 h 37 m
Average journey duration on 13 Oct
2 h 38 m
Trains on 13 Oct
17
Distance
106 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Oxford to Cambridge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Oxford to Cambridge will cost around £66 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £20.
To travel from Oxford to Cambridge you need to make at least 2 changes.
G15356 · C48611+
W45477+
C37441
W34850+
C37899+
W45398
G15120+
G27007+
Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross
W34882+
Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+
G77024
W35367+
G77018+
Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross
G15120+
G27007+
Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross
W35367+
G77018+
Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross
W34863+
Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+
C93366
W34882+
Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+
G77024
W34877+
Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+
G77014Trains from Oxford to Cambridge run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £19 but you can travel from only £10 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 106 km distance in 1h 46m.
Distance 106 km |
Average train duration 2h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 1h 46m |
First train 0:05 |
Last train 23:55 |
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Best time to book 35 days |
The table below shows live departures for Oxford to Cambridge trains for today, Monday 12 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W34877+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ G77014 | On time 12:00 Oxford station (OXF) | 2h39 | 14:39 Cambridge South | 2 changes | |
G01009+ G14902+ C37695+ P76320 | On time 12:15 Oxford station (OXF) | 2h47 | 15:02 Cambridge South | 3 changes | |
W35367+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ G77018 | On time 12:32 Oxford station (OXF) | 2h37 | 15:09 Cambridge South | 2 changes | |
G01180+ W35182+ Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+ W45476 | On time 12:40 Oxford station (OXF) | 2h55 | 15:35 Cambridge South | 3 changes | |
W34882+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ G77024 | 13:00 Oxford station (OXF) | 2h39 | 15:39 Cambridge South | 2 changes | |
G15364 · W34490+ Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+ W45423 | On time 13:07 Oxford station (OXF) | 2h58 | 16:05 Cambridge South | 3 changes | |
G01013+ W34490+ Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+ W45423 | On time 13:16 Oxford station (OXF) | 2h49 | 16:05 Cambridge South | 3 changes | |
| Tuesday 13 October | |||||
G15356 · C48611+ W45477+ C37441 | 3:55 Oxford station (OXF) | 3h40 | 7:35 Cambridge South | 3 changes | |
W45398+ W34850+ C37899 | 5:20 Oxford station (OXF) | 2h45 | 8:05 Cambridge South | 2 changes | |
C48416 · W34456+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ C93335 | 5:34 Oxford station (OXF) | 3h05 | 8:39 Cambridge South | 3 changes | |
L37616+ Tube from London Marylebone to London St Pancras International+ W45437 | 5:35 Oxford station (OXF) | 3h30 | 9:05 Cambridge South | 2 changes | |
L37932+ Tube from London Marylebone to London Kings Cross+ G27006 | 8:03 Oxford station (OXF) | 3h06 | 11:09 Cambridge South | 2 changes | |
Y41831 · G14897+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ G27006 | 8:27 Oxford station (OXF) | 2h42 | 11:09 Cambridge South | 3 changes | |
W45479+ W35358+ Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon | 8:47 Oxford station (OXF) | 2h48 | 11:35 Cambridge South | 2 changes | |
W34863+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ C93366 | 9:00 Oxford station (OXF) | 2h39 | 11:39 Cambridge South | 2 changes | |
G01000+ W45428+ G15041+ Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon | 9:18 Oxford station (OXF) | 2h47 | 12:05 Cambridge South | 3 changes | |
G15120+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ G27007 | 9:32 Oxford station (OXF) | 2h37 | 12:09 Cambridge South | 2 changes | |
G01176+ W45493+ Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+ W34472 | 9:43 Oxford station (OXF) | 2h52 | 12:35 Cambridge South | 3 changes | |
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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
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.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Oxford 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 Oxford to Cambridge trains use the Oxford to Cambridge station pair, with some services arriving at Cambridge South. Use this guide to compare Oxford and Cambridge train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Oxford 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 Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Oxford.
Wi-Fi is available at Oxford. ATMs are available at Oxford.
Ticket office support is available at Oxford.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Oxford: Parking, WC.
Available at Oxford: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Oxford: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via lifts and an overbridge to access platform 4. Safety warning - Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Accessible Taxis available at this station Please request staff assistance or call our free help line for, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Situated by the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Oxford Parkway is 5 km from Oxford city centre. Public transport options include:
Oxford Parkway has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Oxford Parkway.
Wi-Fi is available at Oxford Parkway. ATMs are available at Oxford Parkway.
Ticket office support is available at Oxford Parkway. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 03456 005 165, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at Oxford Parkway: Parking, WC.
Available at Oxford Parkway: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Oxford Parkway: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Access Category A. Step free access to platforms via lifts, Accessible taxis: If you would like us to assist you in booking an accessible taxi for your onward journey please contact 03456 005 165, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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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