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Plymouth to Cambridge trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Plymouth and Cambridge takes 4h 53m and the fastest train takes 4h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Plymouth 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.

4h 53m
Duration
282 mi
Distance
£156
Average price
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Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Plymouth to London Paddingtontrain train Penzance - London Paddington / ...
  2. Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain train London Kings Cross - Kings Lynn / ...
4h 32m
£129–257

Plymouth to Cambridge train times

Trains run hourly between Plymouth and Cambridge. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Cambridge at 6:39 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 282.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 53m

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

You can take a train from Plymouth to Cambridge via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 4h 32m.

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