The cheapest and fastest trains from Richmond to Cambridge
Cheapest price
£39
Average price
£40
Fastest journey
2 h 5 m
Average duration
2 h 12 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
87 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Richmond to Cambridge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Richmond to Cambridge will cost around £40 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £39.
Of the 3 trains that leave Richmond for Cambridge every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 87 km distance in an average of 2 h 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 5 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 16 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 train and coach for Richmond to Cambridge
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Richmond 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 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £39.
Distance: 87 km
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2h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Richmond to Cambridge train times
The table below shows live departures for Richmond to Cambridge trains for tomorrow, Friday 21 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 04:14 Richmond | 2h16 | 06:30 Cambridge | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:16 Richmond | 2h14 | 06:30 Cambridge | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:58 Richmond | 2h05 | 07:03 Cambridge | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Richmond to Cambridge
Trains from Richmond to Cambridge run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £39 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:08, the last at 23:20. The fastest train covers the 87 km distance in 2h 5m.
Distance 87 km |
Average train duration 1h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £39 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 2h 5m |
First train 00:08 |
Last train 23:20 |
Train companies: Great Northern, Thameslink from Richmond to Cambridge trainsGreat Northern, Thameslink trains will get you between Richmond 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: Richmond to Cambridge train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Richmond 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.

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Important Stations and Airports in Richmond and Cambridge
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:45 - 10:30 Saturday Closed Sunday Closed
- Car Park: No
- Waiting rooms location: No waiting room but seating is available.
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Richmond: Lower Mortlake Road (A316) Bus Stop SM To Barnes: Manor Road (B353) Bus Stop SC
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 21:45 Saturday 06:15 - 21:45 Sunday 07:15 - 21:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- 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 in the platform level Concourse area. The National key toilets are located at the platform level Concourse area; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle stands located in car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Opposite station on Kew Road (A307) bus stop Z
- 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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