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It takes an average of 4h 42m to travel from Southampton Central to Cambridge by train, over a distance of around 111 miles (179 km). There are normally 64 trains per day travelling from Southampton Central to Cambridge and tickets for this journey start from £20 when you book in advance.
| First train | 03:52 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:47 | |
| Departure station | Southampton Central | |
| Arrival station | Cambridge | |
| Journey time | From 2h 58m | |
| Distance | 111 miles (179 km) | |
| Frequency | 64 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £20 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Northern, Great Western Railway, Greater Anglia, London Overground, South Western Railway, Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink |
Travel by train from Southampton Central to Cambridge
Looking to travel from Southampton Central to Cambridge by train? You've come to the right place!
Generally, the train from Southampton Central to Cambridge takes around 4 hours 42 minutes, but can take just 2 hours 58 minutes on the fastest services. There are up to 64 trains per day from Southampton Central to Cambridge.
You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line.
Great Western Railway, Greater Anglia, South Western Railway and Southeastern trains run on this route.
Book your ticket from £20.00 for this journey. Booking early is one of the most effective ways to save money.
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