Reading (Station) to Cambridge Trains

Reading (Station) to Cambridge trains

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The average train between Reading (Station) and Cambridge takes 1h 52m and the fastest train takes 1h 31m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Reading (Station) 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.

1h 52m
Duration: 94 mi
Distance: £64
Average price: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

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1h 45m

£43–99

Reading (Station) to Cambridge train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Reading (Station) and Cambridge. The earliest departure is at 12:19 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading (Station) is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Cambridge at 6:19 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 1h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

8:10 AM → 9:43 AM
1h 33m • 2 changes
8:36 AM → 10:13 AM
1h 36m • 2 changes
9:11 AM → 10:43 AM
1h 31m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 11:13 AM
1h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

4:18 AM → 6:39 AM
2h 20m • 2 changes
4:35 AM → 7:10 AM
2h 35m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 7:43 AM
1h 42m • 2 changes
6:34 AM → 8:13 AM
1h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

4:18 AM → 6:39 AM
2h 20m • 2 changes
4:35 AM → 7:10 AM
2h 35m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 7:43 AM
1h 42m • 2 changes
6:34 AM → 8:13 AM
1h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

4:18 AM → 6:39 AM
2h 20m • 2 changes
4:35 AM → 7:10 AM
2h 35m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 7:43 AM
1h 42m • 2 changes
6:34 AM → 8:13 AM
1h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

4:20 AM → 6:39 AM
2h 19m • 2 changes
4:55 AM → 6:43 AM
1h 48m • 2 changes
5:43 AM → 7:43 AM
2h • 2 changes
6:20 AM → 8:14 AM
1h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

12:19 AM → 8:37 AM
8h 18m • 2 changes
6:53 AM → 9:15 AM
2h 22m • 2 changes
8:21 AM → 10:14 AM
1h 53m • 2 changes
9:29 AM → 11:14 AM
1h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:18 AM → 6:39 AM
2h 21m • 2 changes
4:35 AM → 7:10 AM
2h 35m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 7:43 AM
1h 42m • 2 changes
6:34 AM → 8:13 AM
1h 38m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading (Station) 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.

What companies run services between Reading (Station), Reading, England and Cambridge, England?

You can take a train from Reading to Cambridge via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 1h 45m.

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