The cheapest and fastest trains from Telford to Cambridge
Cheapest price
£87
Average price
£87
Fastest journey
4 h 12 m
Average duration
4 h 12 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
182 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Telford to Cambridge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Telford to Cambridge will cost around £87 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £87.
Of the 1 trains that leave Telford 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 182 km distance in an average of 4 h 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 12 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 12 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 Telford to Cambridge
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Telford to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £35. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £35, and a train costs an average of £86.
Distance: 182 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
|---|---|
£87 Average Price | £37 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 17m Average total duration Fastest 3h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 30m Average total duration 5h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Telford to Cambridge train times
The table below shows live departures for Telford to Cambridge trains for today, Friday 5 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 08:51 Telford | 3h39 | 12:30 Cambridge | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:51 Telford | 4h09 | 20:00 Cambridge | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Telford to Cambridge
Trains from Telford to Cambridge run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £86 but you can travel from only £35 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:48, the last at 20:00. The fastest train covers the 182 km distance in 3h 39m.
Distance 182 km |
Average train duration 3h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £86 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 3h 39m |
First train 04:48 |
Last train 20:00 |
Train companies: West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales from Telford to Cambridge trainsWest Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales trains will get you between Telford and Cambridge from £35. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Telford to Cambridge train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Telford 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 Telford and Cambridge
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:00 Saturday 06:00 - 19:00 Sunday 10:00 - 17:00 None
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no 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 in the Booking Hall. The National key toilets are located in the Booking Hall; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from station staff upon request. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Saturday 06:00-19:00 and Sunday 10:00-17:00. The toilet facilities are not available when the Ticket Office is closed.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: At the public service bus stop outside the front of the station.
- 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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