Explore Croydon to Cambridge by train

Thinking about travelling from Croydon to Cambridge by train? Here’s everything you need to know to maximise your experience along this train journey.

Train cost for travel between Croydon and Cambridge

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is US$36.54, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 5 and a half months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Train times for travel between Croydon and Cambridge

If you are taking the train from Croydon to Cambridge, you will have 38 trains each day (with a departure every 26 minutes) to choose from. Earlier risers can catch the first weekday train at 06:01. If you are looking to jump aboard the last train out of the station, the latest train departs at 23:01. On weekends, the first train departs at 06:01, and the last scheduled train of the day leaves at 22:54.

Average train travel time from Croydon to Cambridge

The quickest time by train is 1 hour and 34 minutes, travelling a total distance of 93 kilometres.

Booking horizon for travel between Croydon and Cambridge

Tickets for travel between Croydon and Cambridge can be booked 5 and a half months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.

Learn more about train travel from Croydon to Cambridge

Looking for more insights into train travel across Europe? Our help articles cover everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding ticket types. Then, explore the travel ideas in our Cambridge city guide to get you excited for your upcoming adventure.

Frequently asked questions

What’s the distance between Croydon and Cambridge by train?

The train journey from Croydon to Cambridge covers 93 kilometres in total.

What’s the cost of a train ticket from Croydon to Cambridge?

The cheapest ticket for this journey starts at US$36.54. Tickets booked 30 days in advance typically cost around . If booked 7 days in advance, the price is typically .

When do tickets go on sale for trains travelling from Croydon to Cambridge?

Tickets for this journey become available 5 and a half months ahead of the travel date.

How long does it take to get from Croydon to Cambridge?

The fastest journey on this route takes 1 hour and 34 minutes.