The cheapest and fastest trains from Tamworth to Cambridge
Cheapest price
£106
Average price
£106
Fastest journey
3 h 14 m
Average duration
3 h 14 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
132 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Tamworth to Cambridge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Tamworth to Cambridge will cost around £106 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £106.
Of the 1 trains that leave Tamworth 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 132 km distance in an average of 3 h 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 14 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 14 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.


Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Tamworth to Cambridge
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Tamworth to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, and a train costs an average of £106.
Distance: 132 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£106 Average Price | £20 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 44m Average total duration Fastest 3h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 56m Average total duration 6h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Tamworth to Cambridge train times
The table below shows live departures for Tamworth to Cambridge trains for tomorrow, Monday 2 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 05:56 Tamworth | 3h14 | 09:10 Cambridge | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Tamworth to Cambridge
Trains from Tamworth to Cambridge run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £106 but you can travel from only £20 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:15, the last at 19:56. The fastest train covers the 132 km distance in 3h 14m.
Distance 132 km |
Average train duration 3h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £106 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 3h 14m |
First train 05:15 |
Last train 19:56 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains from Tamworth to Cambridge trainsAvanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains trains will get you between Tamworth and Cambridge from £20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Tamworth to Cambridge train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Tamworth 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 Tamworth and Cambridge
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 20:00 Saturday 06:10 - 20:00 Sunday 09:15 - 16:45 None
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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 public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available - A2B Taxis are at Tamworth Station on 01827 311 111. All taxis are accessible. Public waiting area for taxis
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: A Ticket Vending Machine is located at the station front.
- Accessible toilets: No
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 06:00 - 23:45 Sunday 08:00 - 23:30
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Friday 06:10-20:00, Saturday 06:10-20:00 and Sunday 09:15-16:45. The toilet facilities are not available when the Ticket Office is closed.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: N/A
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: On Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Outside the station entrance.
- 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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