The average train between Kings Cross and Shelford Station takes 1h 16m and the fastest train takes 57 min. There is a train service every few hours from Kings Cross to Shelford Station. 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 Kings Cross and Shelford Station. The earliest departure is at 12:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Kings Cross is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Shelford Station at 10:25 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kings Cross to Shelford Station. However, there are services departing from Kings Cross station and arriving at Shelford Station station via Cambridge South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.
Kings Cross to Shelford Station train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from King's Cross station.
Kings Cross to Shelford Station train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Cambridge South station.
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The distance between Kings Cross and Shelford Station is 71.3 km. The road distance is 91 km.
Great Northern operates a train from King's Cross to Cambridge South every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £25–60 and the journey takes 45 min. Thameslink also services this route 6 times a week.