Sidcup to Cambridge train with Thameslink

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Sidcup to Cambridge

Showing times and prices for 05 Nov

Cheapest price

£39

Average price

£40

Fastest journey

2 h

Average duration

2 h 30 m

Trains per day

2

Distance

86 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sidcup to Cambridge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Sidcup to Cambridge will cost around £40 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £39.

Fast trains

Of the 2 trains that leave Sidcup 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 86 km distance in an average of 2 h 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h .

The slowest trains will take 2 h 59 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.

Great Northern
14:032h00
Sidcup
16:03Cambridge
£391One-way
0 changes
Abellio Greater Anglia
04:542h59
Sidcup
07:53Cambridge
£401One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Sidcup to Cambridge

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sidcup to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £39.

Distance: 86 km

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Coach

£40

Average Price

£7

Average Price

Cheapest

2h 10m

Average total duration

1h 40m

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30m

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2h 10m

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Fastest

1h 40m

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Sidcup to Cambridge train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 22:52
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
greater_anglia04:54 Sidcup
2h59
07:53 Cambridge0 changesdirect
great_northern14:03 Sidcup
2h00
16:03 Cambridge0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Sidcup to Cambridge

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Trains from Sidcup to Cambridge run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £39 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £7
Distance
86 km
Average train duration
1h 40m
Cheapest ticket price
£39
Trains per day
5
Fastest train
1h 58m
First train
04:07
Last train
22:48
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £7

Train companies: Thameslink, Great Northern, Southeastern from Sidcup to Cambridge trainsThameslink, Great Northern, Southeastern trains will get you between Sidcup and Cambridge from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Thameslink

About
Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 0m
Cheapest Price
£39
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund available if service is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on some routes offering drinks and snacks
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets free of charge. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Family area

Great Northern

About
Great Northern is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It offers a wide range of services, including high-speed trains, regional trains, and sleeper services. The high-speed trains are called InterCity Express Trains and they offer a fast and comfortable journey between major cities. The regional trains are called Regional Express Trains and they provide a slower but more frequent service to smaller towns and villages. The sleeper services are called Caledonian Sleeper Trains and they offer overnight journeys with comfortable sleeping compartments. Great Northern offers a variety of ticket types, including single, return, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. The most popular routes for Great Northern are London to Cambridge, London to Peterborough, and London to Norwich. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 57m
Cheapest Price
£27
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
See refund policy for ticket types
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some services
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets free, maximum two dogs per passenger, must be on lead
Quiet zone

Southeastern

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 58m
Cheapest Price
£58
Southeastern frequency
26 a day

FAQs: Sidcup to Cambridge train

FAQs: Travel by train from Sidcup to Cambridge easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Sidcup to Cambridge.
FAQs
The train distance from Sidcup to Cambridge is 86 km.
Booking trains from Sidcup to Cambridge in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The cost of a train ticket from Sidcup to Cambridge can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £39, while the average price tends to be around £40.
The train journey from Sidcup to Cambridge covers a distance of 86 km and takes approximately 1h 58m. Trains run 5 per day.
The cheapest way to get from Sidcup to Cambridge is by coach, costing approximately £7.
To get from Sidcup to Cambridge, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The first train from Sidcup to Cambridge leaves at 4:07.
The train station in Sidcup that goes to Cambridge is Sidcup station (SID), and it arrives at Cambridge station (CBG).
The last train from Sidcup to Cambridge departs at 22:48.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Sidcup to Cambridge.
Trains from Sidcup to Cambridge run approximately 5 times per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Sidcup to Cambridge.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Sidcup to Cambridge.
There is no night train service from Sidcup to Cambridge.

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Important Stations and Airports in Sidcup and Cambridge

Sidcup
Cambridge
The major train station for departures in Sidcup is Sidcup. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Sidcup for your trip from Sidcup to Cambridge.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 19:50 Saturday 06:10 - 19:50 Sunday 08:10 - 19:40 This station is not continuously staffed please see staffing times for details of when staff are available.
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: newspapers
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: No
  • Step free access note: Category B1. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details - Step free access to Platform 1 for services towards London via main station entrance off Jubilee way. Step free access to platform 2 for services away from London via ramp off Station Road. Step free interchange via road and steep paths in excess of 220 metres. Step access between platforms via foot bridge.
  • Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
  • Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines note: The are two ticket machines in the Station forecourt on platform 1 side of the station and one ticket machine by the entrance to platform 2.
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: Booking Hall - Available during staffing hours
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: Booking Hall Only available when staff present
  • Baby changing facilities: No
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting Room on platform 1 only available when staff are present
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Platform 1 side in the forecourt, Platform 2 side in the car park
  • Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
  • Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Sidcup
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Outside the main entrance on Jubilee Way

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