The cheapest and fastest trains from Stowmarket to Cambridge
Cheapest price
£19
Average price
£19
Fastest journey
1 h 22 m
Average duration
1 h 22 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
60 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stowmarket to Cambridge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stowmarket to Cambridge will cost around £19 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £19.
Of the 1 trains that leave Stowmarket for Cambridge every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 60 km distance in an average of 1 h 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 22 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 22 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.
12:091h22Stowmarket13:31Cambridge£191One-way0 changes
12:091h22Stowmarket13:31Cambridge£191One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Stowmarket to Cambridge
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stowmarket to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, and a train costs an average of £19.
Distance: 60 km
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£19 Average Price | £19 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 11m Average total duration 1h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stowmarket to Cambridge
Trains from Stowmarket to Cambridge run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £19 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:58, the last at 22:48. The fastest train covers the 60 km distance in 1h 19m.
Distance 60 km |
Average train duration 1h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 19m |
First train 4:58 |
Last train 22:48 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 2 days |
Train companies: Greater Anglia from Stowmarket to Cambridge trainsGreater Anglia trains will get you between Stowmarket and Cambridge from £19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Stowmarket to Cambridge train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stowmarket 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 Stowmarket and Cambridge
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 19:30 Saturday 07:20 - 16:30 Sunday 09:15 - 18:30
- Type of shops available: News agent
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: 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: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: cycle storage in the car park and on each platform
- Storage CCTV: No
- Onward travel information: Local bus services
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Substitute buses stop outside mainstation entrance (Prentice Road)
- 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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