- Must visit
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Major university museum with classical sculptures, paintings, antiquities, and decorative arts. Strong choice for a broad first visit.
Cheapest price
£11
Average price
£27
Fastest journey
1 h 17 m
Average duration
1 h 19 m
Trains per day
36
Distance
73 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stratford to Cambridge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stratford to Cambridge will cost around £27 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £11.
To travel from Stratford to Cambridge you need to make at least one change.
L55657 · P76233
P76237+
C38304
P77405 · P66261 · P66671
L55687 · P76267
P77405 · P66671
P77405 · P66671
L55681 · P76261
P77388 · P66669
P77405 · P66261 · P66671
L55657 · P76233Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stratford 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 train which can get you there in 1h 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £9.
Distance: 73 km
Most popular Train | Coach |
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£21 Average Price | £9 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 3m Average total duration 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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The table below shows live departures for Stratford to Cambridge trains for today, Monday 17 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P77377 · P66193+ G00959 | On time 7:29 Stratford (London) (SRA) | 1h23 | 8:52 Cambridge South | 2 changes | |
C38444+ P76249 | On time 7:29 Stratford (London) (SRA) | 1h45 | 9:14 Cambridge South | 1 change | |
P77377 · P76249 | On time 7:29 Stratford (London) (SRA) | 1h45 | 9:14 Cambridge South | 1 change | |
C38453+ W45437 | On time 7:30 Maryland (MYL) | 1h39 | 9:09 Cambridge station (CBG) | 1 change | |
Tube from Stratford (London) to London Kings Cross+ C93340 | On time 7:31 Stratford (London) (SRA) | 1h38 | 9:09 Cambridge South | 1 change | |
Tube from Stratford (London) to London Kings Cross+ C93340 | On time 7:31 Stratford (London) (SRA) | 1h42 | 9:13 Cambridge station (CBG) | 1 change | |
C35260+ L55669 · P76249 | Delayed 6:40 7:34Maryland (MYL) | 1h45 | 9:19 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2 changes | |
P85626+ W45437 | On time 7:35 Stratford International (SFA) | 1h34 | 9:09 Cambridge station (CBG) | 1 change | |
C38468+ P66669 | On time 7:38 Maryland (MYL) | 1h44 | 9:22 Cambridge station (CBG) | 1 change | |
L55669 · P76249 | On time 7:44 Stratford (London) (SRA) | 1h30 | 9:14 Cambridge South | 1 change | |
P85889+ W32879+ C10173 | On time 7:47 Stratford International (SFA) | 1h48 | 9:35 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2 changes | |
C38486+ P77388 · P66669 | On time 7:48 Maryland (MYL) | 1h34 | 9:22 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2 changes | |
P77388 · P66669 | On time 7:59 Stratford (London) (SRA) | 1h18 | 9:17 Cambridge South | 1 change | |
Tube from Stratford (London) to London Kings Cross+ C93346 | On time 8:01 Stratford (London) (SRA) | 1h38 | 9:39 Cambridge South | 1 change | |
Tube from Stratford (London) to London Kings Cross+ C93346 | On time 8:01 Stratford (London) (SRA) | 1h42 | 9:43 Cambridge station (CBG) | 1 change | |
P85630+ W45490 | On time 8:07 Stratford International (SFA) | 1h32 | 9:39 Cambridge station (CBG) | 1 change | |
L55675 · P76255 | On time 8:14 Stratford (London) (SRA) | 1h30 | 9:44 Cambridge South | 1 change | |
C38563+ P76261 | On time 8:25 Stratford (London) (SRA) | 1h37 | 10:02 Cambridge South | 1 change | |
P86371+ C93350 | On time 8:39 Stratford International (SFA) | 1h34 | 10:13 Cambridge station (CBG) | 1 change | |
L55681 · P76261 | On time 8:44 Stratford (London) (SRA) | 1h18 | 10:02 Cambridge South | 1 change | |
P77405 · P66671 | On time 8:59 Stratford (London) (SRA) | 1h17 | 10:16 Cambridge South | 1 change | |
P85323+ W45478 | On time 9:01 Stratford International (SFA) | 1h38 | 10:39 Cambridge station (CBG) | 1 change | |
L55687 · P76267 | On time 9:14 Stratford (London) (SRA) | 1h30 | 10:44 Cambridge South | 1 change | |
| Tuesday 18 August | |||||
P66711+ C22580 · G77126 | On time 4:59 Stratford (London) (SRA) | 2h11 | 7:10 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2 changes | |
C35280+ P76233 | 5:17 Maryland (MYL) | 2h09 | 7:26 Cambridge North (CMB) | 1 change | |
C35280+ P76233 | 5:17 Maryland (MYL) | 2h03 | 7:20 Cambridge station (CBG) | 1 change | |
C35250+ P76233 | 5:24 Maryland (MYL) | 1h56 | 7:20 Cambridge station (CBG) | 1 change | |
C35250+ P76233 | 5:24 Maryland (MYL) | 2h02 | 7:26 Cambridge North (CMB) | 1 change | |
C38280+ L55657 · P76233 | 5:36 Maryland (MYL) | 1h44 | 7:20 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2 changes | |
L55657 · P76233 | 5:52 Stratford (London) (SRA) | 1h23 | 7:15 Cambridge South | 1 change | |
C38304+ W45477 | 5:56 Maryland (MYL) | 1h43 | 7:39 Cambridge station (CBG) | 1 change | |
W45477+ P85310 | 5:58 Stratford International (SFA) | 1h41 | 7:39 Cambridge station (CBG) | 1 change | |
C38304+ P76237 | 5:59 Stratford (London) (SRA) | 1h46 | 7:45 Cambridge South | 1 change | |
Tube from Stratford (London) to London Kings Cross+ C93324 | 6:01 Stratford (London) (SRA) | 1h38 | 7:39 Cambridge South | 1 change | |
Tube from Stratford (London) to London Kings Cross+ C93324 | 6:01 Stratford (London) (SRA) | 1h42 | 7:43 Cambridge station (CBG) | 1 change | |
Tube from Stratford (London) to London St Pancras International+ W45398 | 6:08 Stratford (London) (SRA) | 1h57 | 8:05 Cambridge South | 1 change | |
Tube from Stratford (London) to London St Pancras International+ W45398 | 6:08 Stratford (London) (SRA) | 2h01 | 8:09 Cambridge station (CBG) | 1 change | |
C37320+ G28256+ C10163 | 6:13 Maryland (MYL) | 1h53 | 8:06 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2 changes | |
C93324+ P85616 | 6:15 Stratford International (SFA) | 1h28 | 7:43 Cambridge station (CBG) | 1 change | |
W45398+ P85313 | 6:27 Stratford International (SFA) | 1h42 | 8:09 Cambridge station (CBG) | 1 change | |
C38354+ W45398 | 6:34 Maryland (MYL) | 1h35 | 8:09 Cambridge station (CBG) | 1 change | |
L55661 · P76241 | 6:44 Stratford (London) (SRA) | 1h31 | 8:15 Cambridge South | 1 change | |
C93329+ P85884 | 6:44 Stratford International (SFA) | 1h29 | 8:13 Cambridge station (CBG) | 1 change | |
C38371+ W32870+ C10186 | 6:46 Maryland (MYL) | 1h50 | 8:36 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2 changes | |
C38378+ W45465 | 6:52 Maryland (MYL) | 1h47 | 8:39 Cambridge station (CBG) | 1 change | |
W45465+ P85622 | 7:01 Stratford International (SFA) | 1h38 | 8:39 Cambridge station (CBG) | 1 change | |
L55665 · P76245 | 7:14 Stratford (London) (SRA) | 1h30 | 8:44 Cambridge South | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Stratford to Cambridge run on average 16 times per day, taking around 1h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:08, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 73 km distance in 1h 15m.
Distance 73 km |
Average train duration 1h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 16 |
Fastest train 1h 15m |
First train 4:08 |
Last train 23:52 |
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Discover the best of Cambridge — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Cambridge trip today.
Major university museum with classical sculptures, paintings, antiquities, and decorative arts. Strong choice for a broad first visit.
Contemporary art gallery in a former chapel, showing changing exhibitions by modern and international artists near the city centre.
Museum of Earth sciences with dinosaur skeletons, fossils, and minerals. Compact, family-friendly, and useful for a rainy day.
Riverside green linking college backs and open meadows. Ideal for walking, punting views, and classic Cambridge photographs.
Lively square and shopping area with the market, historic streets, and buskers. A practical starting point for exploring the old centre.
Historic lane of colleges, chapels, and gateways. A rewarding walk for architecture, student atmosphere, and easy access to central sights.
A Cambridge creation: a rich dessert of vanilla ice cream, raspberry sauce, whipped cream and meringue, long associated with Cambridge college dining.
A traditional Cambridgeshire farm dish of braised beef or mutton with onions and root vegetables, reflecting the county’s rural cooking heritage.
An old East Anglian fruit preserve made from windfall apples slowly cooked to a dark, tangy spread, once common in Cambridgeshire households.
Refined British tasting menus in an elegant, intimate setting just outside the city centre.
Long-running riverside restaurant known for modern European cooking and views over the Cam in a smart but relaxed room.
Popular city-centre pub serving cask ales and hearty British food in a lively, historic atmosphere.
Cambridge is pricier than many UK cities. Hotels and dining are above average, but walking and buses help keep transport costs manageable.
Service may be included in restaurants; otherwise tip around 10% for good service. Taxis are often rounded up or tipped 10%. Cafés usually do not expect tips.
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Cambridge station -> Cambridge City Centre
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stratford 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.

Most Stratford to Cambridge trains use the Stratford (London) to Cambridge station pair, with some services arriving at Cambridge North. Use this guide to compare Stratford and Cambridge train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Stratford (London) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Stratford (London).
Wi-Fi is available at Stratford (London). ATMs are available at Stratford (London).
Ticket office support is available at Stratford (London). Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234.
Available at Stratford (London): Parking, WC.
Available at Stratford (London): Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stratford (London): Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Accessibility Category A. This station has step-free access to all platforms, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Staff are available to assist from the first to last train, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Maryland has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Maryland.
Wi-Fi is available at Maryland.
Ticket office support is available at Maryland. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Maryland: Parking, WC.
Available at Maryland: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Maryland: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Accessibility Category A. This station has step-free access to all platforms Staff ramp assistance is always available. Accessible seating is available on platforms 1&2, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: An accessible ticket machine is located within the stations ticket hall, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Staff are available to assist from the first to last train, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Stratford International has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Stratford International.
ATMs are available at Stratford International.
Ticket office support is available at Stratford International. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Textphone 0800 783 4548, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Stratford International: Parking, WC.
Available at Stratford International: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stratford International: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step free access to all platforms via lifts.Pedestrian access to the international station from the regional station either via Westfield shopping centre or the roadway to the second entrance, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: booking hall, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Cambridge is 1 km from Cambridge city centre. Public transport options include:
Cambridge has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Cambridge.
Wi-Fi is available at Cambridge. ATMs are available at Cambridge.
Ticket office support is available at Cambridge.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Cambridge: Parking, WC.
Available at Cambridge: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Cambridge: 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.
Cambridge North is 3 km from Cambridge city centre. Public transport options include:
Cambridge North has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Cambridge North.
Wi-Fi is available at Cambridge North.
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 0800 028 2878.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Cambridge North: Parking, WC.
Available at Cambridge North: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Cambridge North: 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.
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