- 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 on 15 Sept
£39
Average ticket price on 15 Sept
£39
Fastest journey on 15 Sept
1 h 58 m
Average journey duration on 15 Sept
2 h 25 m
Trains on 15 Sept
3
Distance
94 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Surbiton to Cambridge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Surbiton to Cambridge will cost around £39 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £39.
To travel from Surbiton to Cambridge you need to make at least 2 changes.
W45477+
SW324000 · L83636+
Tube from Vauxhall to London St Pancras International
L81374+
Tube from London Waterloo to London Kings Cross+
C93329
L82990+
Tube from Vauxhall to London Kings Cross+
C93324
L82990+
Tube from Vauxhall to London Kings Cross+
C93324
L81374+
Tube from London Waterloo to London Kings Cross+
C93329
W45477+
SW324000 · L83636+
Tube from Vauxhall to London St Pancras InternationalOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Surbiton to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £29 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 2h 0m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £29, while a train costs an average of £39.
Distance: 94 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£39 Average Price | £29 Average Price Cheapest | £19 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 21m Average total duration 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Surbiton to Cambridge:
A coach is £10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Surbiton to Cambridge costing on average £39.
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 51m.
You'll arrive about 16m sooner (1h 51m by train vs 2h 7m by car). Tickets start at around £39 compared to roughly £19 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Surbiton to Cambridge trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 15 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Tube from Vauxhall to London St Pancras International+ W45477+ SW324000 · L83636 | 4:30 Surbiton station (SUR) | 3h05 | 7:35 Cambridge South | 3 changes | |
Tube from Vauxhall to London Kings Cross+ C93324+ L82990 | 5:41 Surbiton station (SUR) | 1h58 | 7:39 Cambridge South | 2 changes | |
Tube from London Waterloo to London Kings Cross+ C93329+ L81374 | 5:56 Surbiton station (SUR) | 2h13 | 8:09 Cambridge South | 2 changes | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Surbiton to Cambridge run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £39 but you can travel from only £29 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:40, the last at 23:16. The fastest train covers the 94 km distance in 1h 58m.
Distance 94 km |
Average train duration 1h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £39 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 1h 58m |
First train 0:40 |
Last train 23:16 |
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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 Surbiton 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 Surbiton to Cambridge trains use the Surbiton to Cambridge station pair, with some services arriving at Cambridge North. Use this guide to compare Surbiton and Cambridge train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Surbiton has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Surbiton.
Wi-Fi is available at Surbiton.
Ticket office support is available at Surbiton.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Surbiton: Parking, WC.
Available at Surbiton: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Surbiton: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category B station - This station has step-free access from the main entrance to all platforms via lifts. There is no step-free access from the rear (South Bank) entrance, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Berrylands is 1 km from Surbiton city centre. Public transport options include:
Berrylands has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Berrylands.
Wi-Fi is available at Berrylands.
Ticket office support is available at Berrylands.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Berrylands: Parking.
Available at Berrylands: Bike Parking.
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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