The average train between Cambridge and West Sussex takes 3h 7m and the fastest train takes 2h 41m. There is an hourly train service from Cambridge to West Sussex. 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 Cambridge and West Sussex. The earliest departure is at 4:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Cambridge is at 9:51 PM which arrives into West Sussex at 8:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Gatwick Airport and take an average of 3h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to West Sussex. However, there are services departing from Cambridge station and arriving at West Sussex station via Gatwick Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
Cambridge to West Sussex train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Cambridge station.
Cambridge to West Sussex train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Gatwick Airport station.
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The distance between Cambridge and West Sussex is 138.4 km. The road distance is 169 km.
Thameslink operates a train from Cambridge to Gatwick Airport hourly. Tickets cost £45–90 and the journey takes 1h 52m.
