The average train between Charlbury and Cambridge takes 2h 49m and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Charlbury 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.
Trains run hourly between Charlbury and Cambridge. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Charlbury is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Cambridge at 6:39 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Charlbury to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Charlbury station and arriving at Cambridge station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
Charlbury to Cambridge train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Charlbury station.
Charlbury to Cambridge train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cambridge station.
Book your Charlbury to Cambridge train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Charlbury and Cambridge is 115.3 km. The road distance is 216 km.
You can take a train from Charlbury to Cambridge via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 2h 34m.