Southampton to Cambridge train with South Western Railway

Tue, 25 Mar
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Southampton to Cambridge

Showing times and prices for 25 Mar

Cheapest price

£82

Average price

£82

Fastest journey

3 h

Average duration

3 h 11 m

Trains per day

5

Distance

178 km

Cheap tickets

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

Cheapest
South Western RailwayY17723
07:303h00
Southampton Central (SOU)
10:30Cambridge station (CBG)
£821One-way
2 changes
Cheapest
South Western RailwayY19461
04:523h38
Southampton Central (SOU)
08:30Cambridge station (CBG)
£821One-way
2 changes
Cheapest
Great NorthernP11662
05:153h15
Southampton Central (SOU)
08:30Cambridge station (CBG)
£821One-way
3 changes
Cheapest
South Western RailwayY17741
06:303h00
Southampton Central (SOU)
09:30Cambridge station (CBG)
£821One-way
2 changes
Cheapest
South Western RailwayY17703
07:003h02
Southampton Central (SOU)
10:02Cambridge station (CBG)
£821One-way
2 changes

Southampton to Cambridge train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 25 March
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChangesTickets
South Western Railway
Y19461
South Western RailwayY19461
04:52 Southampton Central (SOU)3h38 08:30 Cambridge station (CBG)2 changes
Great Northern
P11662
CrossCountryP11662
05:15 Southampton Central (SOU)3h15 08:30 Cambridge station (CBG)3 changes
South Western Railway
Y17741
South Western RailwayY17741
06:30 Southampton Central (SOU)3h00 09:30 Cambridge station (CBG)2 changes
South Western Railway
Y17703
South Western RailwayY17703
07:00 Southampton Central (SOU)3h02 10:02 Cambridge station (CBG)2 changes
South Western Railway
Y17723
South Western RailwayY17723
07:30 Southampton Central (SOU)3h00 10:30 Cambridge station (CBG)2 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Southampton to Cambridge

Trains from Southampton to Cambridge run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £20 if you book in advance.
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.
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Distance
178 km
Average train duration
3h 47m
Cheapest ticket price
£20
Trains per day
5
Train providers
5
Fastest train
3h 0m
First train
04:40
Last train
18:00
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

Train companies: South Western Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia and Thameslink trains Southampton to Cambridge

You can travel by train between Southampton and Cambridge with South Western Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia and Thameslink for as low as £21. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.

South Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom, providing services in the south and south-west of England. It operates a variety of train types, including high-speed trains, local stopping services, and suburban commuter trains. It also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for South Western Railway include London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour, London Waterloo to Weymouth, and London Waterloo to Bournemouth.

Train information from Southampton to Cambridge with South Western Railway:

  • Average Duration: 3 h
  • Cheapest Price: £21
  • South Western Railway frequency: 12 a day

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