Canterbury to Cambridge Trains

Canterbury to Cambridge trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Canterbury and Cambridge takes 2h 3m and the fastest train takes 1h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury to Cambridge. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 3m
Duration: 126 mi
Distance: £78
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain London Kings Cross - Kings Lynn / ...

2h 1m

£62–109

Canterbury to Cambridge train times

Trains run hourly between Canterbury and Cambridge. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Cambridge at 12:25 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 2h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

4:20 PM → 6:35 PM
2h 15m • 1 change
5:23 PM → 7:35 PM
2h 12m • 1 change
6:23 PM → 8:43 PM
2h 20m • 1 change
7:23 PM → 9:17 PM
1h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:21 AM → 7:43 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
6:21 AM → 8:14 AM
1h 53m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 9:13 AM
1h 52m • 1 change
8:23 AM → 10:14 AM
1h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

7:24 AM → 9:50 AM
2h 26m • 1 change
8:21 AM → 10:14 AM
1h 53m • 1 change
9:23 AM → 11:14 AM
1h 51m • 1 change
10:23 AM → 12:14 PM
1h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:18 AM → 7:43 AM
2h 25m • 1 change
6:11 AM → 8:13 AM
2h 1m • 1 change
6:48 AM → 8:43 AM
1h 55m • 1 change
7:19 AM → 9:13 AM
1h 54m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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