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Compare train for Gravesend to Cambridge
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gravesend to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £46 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 10m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £46, while a train costs an average of £46.
Distance: 86 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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£46 Average Price Cheapest | £19 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around £46 compared to roughly £19 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-27.39. The journey takes 1h 40m versus 1h 25m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get to Cambridge from Gravesend by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Gravesend to Cambridge is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:408h15Gravesend15:55Cambridge£301One-way0 changes
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- Around 17 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gravesend and Cambridge as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Gravesend station (GRV) and arrive in Cambridge South.
- Coaches mostly depart from Dartford, Bluewater Shopping Centre and arrive in Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece).
- Travel with Thameslink, Greater Anglia, Great Northern to go to Cambridge by train.
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