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Cambridge to Cannes by train
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First train05:14
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Last train23:53
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Avg changes2
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Fastest journey10hr 9m
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Distance1,089 kilometres
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Trains per day21
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Avg. journey time12hr 11m
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Train operators
Cambridge to Cannes train travel explained
Want to know how to get from Cambridge to Cannes by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!
The fastest trains from Cambridge to Cannes take around 10 hours and 9 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 1,089 kilometres.
On weekdays, the first train leaving Cambridge is scheduled to depart at around 05:14. The last departure is usually at around 23:53 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Cambridge at around 05:45, with the last train leaving at around 19:28. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 21 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 14 minutes.
Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from US$395.00.
We think any time is a great time to visit Cannes, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.
For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Cannes.
Is there a direct train from Cambridge to Cannes?
The journey between Cambridge and Cannes usually involves changes of train.
We usually find around departures on this route every weekday, counting only those that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.
Trains are typically more frequent on weekends, when we found around departures.
How long does it take to travel from Cambridge to Cannes?
The Cambridge to Cannes train travel takes about 10 hours and 9 minutes, no matter when you leave.
What are the Cambridge to Cannes train times and schedule?
If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Cannes leaving Cambridge at around 05:14 and the last train leaving at around 23:53 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Cambridge at around 05:45, with the final departure at 19:28.
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Cambridge Express & Eurostar & TGV
It’s perfectly possible to travel by train from Cambridge to Cannes in a day! Thanks to a straightforward journey, it's easy to travel in comfort and style from Cambridge to the French Riviera. You have a choice of routes, but probably the most popular is via Paris since it offers the most choice and flexibility.
Your journey starts with a short hop on the Cambridge Express which takes you into King’s Cross station in London. From there you walk over to St Pancras station to join a Eurostar train to Paris. There’s an easy change of stations in Paris, from the Gare to Nord to the Gare de Lyon. The latter is the departure point for the fast TGV trains from Paris to Cannes. This last leg of the journey is usually served by double-deck TGV Duplex trains, so book a seat on the upper deck for the best views.
Cambridge to London Kings Cross
The trains used on the fast run from Cambridge to London King’s Cross are not in their first youth, but they positively dash all the way from the Fenland university city to the capital. Most Cambridge Express services run non-stop to London. It’s a breathless ride which takes about 50 minutes and initially traverses open agricultural country. You’ll catch a glimpse of the world’s first garden city as you speed through Letchworth and before long the train is weaving through London suburbs on its final approach into London King’s Cross station.
London interchange: London Kings Cross to London St. Pancras International
It's just a short walk between stations to transfer between London Kings Cross and St. Pancras International, with step-free access. When you alight from a national rail train, simply walk to the end of the platform where you will find ticket barriers and an exit onto Kings Cross Square. Turn right and cross this large pedestrianised area, walking towards the grand red brick clock tower of St. Pancras hotel. When you meet St. Pancras road, cross the road but resist the temptation to use the first entrance - that is to Kings Cross St. Pancras Underground station. Instead, turn right and walk along between the two stations. The entrance to St. Pancras International is on your left after 150m, with Eurostar check-in clearly signposted.
London to Paris
The first part of the journey from London sweeps through Thameside landscapes and rural Kent to reach the Channel Tunnel. Little more than an hour after leaving London you'll already be in northern France, tracking south through Flanders fields towards Paris.
Remember to factor in at least half an hour for Eurostar's airline-style baggage check prior to boarding your train. There is a luggage and body scan and you'll be asked to show your passport. There are no restrictions on taking liquids on board Eurostar trains.
Paris interchange: Paris Nord to Paris Lyon
When you alight from the train at Gare du Nord look for signs to the Metro and RER. Once you've bought a ticket follow the signs to 'RER D', direction 'Melun' or 'Malesherbes'. So long as you're heading in the right direction, all the trains on this line stop at Gare de Lyon. The actual train journey takes around 10 mins with just one stop on the way at Châtelet-les-Halles. Upon alighting from the RER train at Gare de Lyon, follow the signs to the mainline station. The signs read 'Accès aux trains Grandes Lignes'. The whole journey from the concourse at Gare du Nord to the mainline departure platforms at Gare de Lyon will normally take about 40 mins but we recommend leaving at least 50 mins.
If you are arriving at Gare du Nord from London, bear in mind that you can buy Paris Métro tickets at the Eurostar terminal at St. Pancras and on board the Eurostar train. Similarly, passengers arriving at the Gare du Nord on Thalys trains from Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands can buy Metro tickets on the train (at the Thalys Bar). Although universally referred to as Métro tickets, they are in fact valid on RER trains too.
Paris to Cannes
Every day, TGV services depart from Paris Gare de Lyon station for Cannes. These high-speed TGV trains (usually double-deck TGV Duplex units) run non-stop to at least Valence in the Rhône Valley. Many don’t make a single stop until well into Provence. There’s a nice balance to this journey: an impressive high-speed run at the start, giving a sense of real progress towards the south of France, and then a more leisurely pace for the last couple of hours as the train cruises the Riviera coast.