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The average train between Gloucester and Cambridge takes 3h 9m and the fastest train takes 2h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Gloucester 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.

3h 9m
Duration
172 mi
Distance
£89
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Gloucester to London Paddingtontrain train Cheltenham Spa - London Paddington / ...
  2. Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain train London Kings Cross - Kings Lynn / ...
2h 59m
£76–133

Gloucester to Cambridge train times

Trains run hourly between Gloucester and Cambridge. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gloucester is at 9:19 PM which arrives into Cambridge at 1:14 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Great Northern3h 24m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Great Northern2h 57m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Great Northern3h 23m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Great Northern3h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Great Northern3h 2m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Great Northern3h 7m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Great Northern2h 59m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Great Northern2h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Great Northern3h 3m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Great Northern2h 56m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Great Northern2h 55m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Great Northern2h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Great Northern3h 10m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Great Northern3h 2m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Great Northern3h 7m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Great Northern2h 59m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Great Northern2h 54m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Gloucester to Cambridge? 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.

Map of how to get from Gloucester to Cambridge.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 171.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 9m

What companies run services between Gloucester, England and Cambridge, England?

You can take a train from Gloucester to Cambridge via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 2h 59m.

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