The average train between Cambridge and Den Helder takes 9h 15m and the fastest train takes 7h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Cambridge to Den Helder. 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 every 4 hours between Cambridge and Den Helder. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cambridge is at 6:10 PM which arrives into Den Helder at 1:56 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 9h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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7h 44m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Cambridge to Den Helder? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Den Helder. However, there are services departing from Cambridge station and arriving at Den Helder station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.
Cambridge to Den Helder train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Cambridge station.
Cambridge to Den Helder train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Den Helder station.
Book your Cambridge to Den Helder train tickets online with Great Northern, Eurostar and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Cambridge and Den Helder is 324.8 km. The road distance is 759 km.
You can take a train from Cambridge to Den Helder via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Amsterdam Centraal in around 8h 4m.