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Southend Airport to Cambridge by train
| First train | 3:05 am | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 10:59 pm | |
| Departure station | Southend Airport | |
| Arrival station | Cambridge | |
| Journey time | From 2h 17m | |
| Distance | 50 miles (80 km) | |
| Frequency | 53 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Northern, Greater Anglia, London Overground, Thameslink, c2c |
About the train journey from Southend Airport to Cambridge
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The train from Southend Airport to Cambridge usually takes 3 hours 10 minutes on average to travel 80 km, although the quickest services can take as little as 2 hours 17 minutes. You can expect to find 53 trains per day running on this popular route. As there aren't any direct services running between Southend Airport and Cambridge, you'll need to make 1 change on your way to Cambridge.
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