The average train between Southend-on-Sea and Cambridge takes 2h 37m and the fastest train takes 2h 15m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Southend-on-Sea 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 every 30 minutes between Southend-on-Sea and Cambridge. The earliest departure is at 4:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Southend-on-Sea is at 9:23 PM which arrives into Cambridge at 12:21 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Southend-on-Sea to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Southend-on-Sea station and arriving at Cambridge station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
Southend-on-Sea to Cambridge train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Southend Victoria station.
Southend-on-Sea to Cambridge train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Cambridge station.
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The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Cambridge is 84.3 km. The road distance is 155 km.
You can take a train from Southend Victoria to Cambridge via London Liverpool Street in around 2h 44m.
