The average train between Bristol and Cambridge Station takes 3h 18m and the fastest train takes 2h 43m. There is an hourly train service from Bristol to Cambridge Station. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Bristol and Cambridge Station. The earliest departure is at 4:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Bristol is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Cambridge Station at 6:39 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Cambridge Station. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Cambridge Station station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
Bristol to Cambridge Station train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to Cambridge Station train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cambridge station.
Book your Bristol to Cambridge Station train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bristol and Cambridge Station is 205.1 km. The road distance is 283 km.
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cambridge via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 2h 56m.