The cheapest and fastest trains from Rushden to Cambridge
Cheapest price
£46
Average price
£47
Fastest journey
2 h 42 m
Average duration
2 h 42 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
50 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rushden to Cambridge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rushden to Cambridge will cost around £47 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £46.
Of the 2 trains that leave Rushden for Cambridge every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 50 km distance in an average of 2 h 42 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 42 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 42 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.
8:272h42Rushden11:09Cambridge£461One-way0 changes
9:272h42Rushden12:09Cambridge£481One-way0 changes
9:272h42Rushden12:09Cambridge£481One-way0 changes
8:272h42Rushden11:09Cambridge£461One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Rushden to Cambridge
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rushden to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £46.
Distance: 50 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£47 Average Price | £5 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Rushden to Cambridge train times
The table below shows live departures for Rushden to Cambridge trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 3 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:27 Rushden | 2h42 | 11:09 Cambridge | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:27 Rushden | 2h42 | 12:09 Cambridge | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Rushden to Cambridge by train or coach
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Rushden to Cambridge
Trains from Rushden to Cambridge run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £46 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:26, the last at 16:39. The fastest train covers the 50 km distance in 2h 42m.
Distance 50 km |
Average train duration 1h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £46 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 42m |
First train 6:26 |
Last train 16:39 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway from Rushden to Cambridge trainsEast Midlands Railway trains will get you between Rushden and Cambridge from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Rushden to Cambridge train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rushden 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 Rushden 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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