Harwich to Cambridge by train

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Overview: trains from Harwich to Cambridge

Find the key information for travelling by train from Harwich to Cambridge, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 07:45 View journey
Last train 08:50 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 1hr 49m View journey
Distance (km) 81
Trains / day 1 View all
Cheapest journey CA$102.70 View journey
Avg journey time 1hr 52m
Train operators 1

Harwich to Cambridge by train

Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Harwich to Cambridge? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 81 kilometres.

Cost of train tickets between Harwich and Cambridge

The cheapest train tickets from Harwich to Cambridge start at CA$102.70. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, . If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around .

Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from Harwich to Cambridge is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 3 and a half months before the travel date. So if you want to save on your booking, be sure to lock in your tickets as early as possible.

Harwich to Cambridge daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Cambridge on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 1 train per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 07:45: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 07:50: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 07:50: departure of first train on weekends

  • 08:50: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 7 minutes: frequency of train departures

Train travel time and distance from Harwich to Cambridge

Trains can complete this route in as little as 1 hour and 49 minutes. The total distance travelled is 81 kilometres.

Booking horizon for travel between Harwich and Cambridge

Tickets for travel between Harwich and Cambridge can be booked 3 and a half months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.

Making your Harwich to Cambridge travels smooth and enjoyable

Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Cambridge.

FAQs about the train journey from Harwich to Cambridge

Want to know more about your journey from Harwich to Cambridge? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train journey from Harwich to Cambridge covers 81 kilometres in total.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.