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About Soham (SOJ) Train Station

Station managed by: Greater Anglia

Soham station
Station Road
Soham
Cambridgeshire
CB7 5DY

Soham Station can be found on Station Road in Soham as shown on the map, and is operated by Greater Anglia.

Read on for more information about the facilities and help available at Soham Rail Station, connections for onwards travel, and live arrivals and departures information.

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Everything you need to know about Soham Station

Discovering Soham Train Station

For those entering the world of UK's rail travel, Soham train station is a charming stop that combines essential features with a few pleasant surprises. Nestled in Cambridgeshire, Soham provides a gateway to a variety of destinations, serving as a connective hub amidst the bustling rail network. Traversing new places or regularly commuting? Soham station has much to offer both in functionality and travel options, making it a worthwhile stop on your journey.

Soham Station Facilities

Soham station excels in providing a straightforward and convenient experience for its travelers. Although there is no ticket office, passengers will find accessible ticket machines available for purchasing and collecting tickets, including those booked online. Smartcard validators are also present, streamlining the ticketing process. To ensure an inclusive passenger experience, the station offers step-free access across its platform.

While there are limited amenities such as no toilets or refreshment facilities available, Soham station maintains an emphasis on accessibility. Available facilities also include induction loops and customer help points, allowing both regular and first-time visitors to navigate the station with ease. With a secure car parking area, featuring accessible spaces and car park CCTV, Soham answers the practical needs of commuters who are on the move.

Transport Connections

Whether you're planning an epic train journey or just looking to get to your next destination, Soham station offers reliable transport connections that make your travels smoother. When necessary, a rail replacement bus service operates from the station drop-off area at the front of the station. This ensures that even amidst rail disruptions, travel plans can be adjusted without hassle.

Embark on Your Journey from Soham

If you're seeking more inspiration for travel, Soham serves as a jumping-off point to a variety of attractions and cities. Venture from Soham to the historic city of Cambridge or enjoy the scenic journey to Bury St Edmunds. For those yearning for a more urban escapade, travel from Soham to London Kings Cross brings the promise of city adventures.

The surrounding regions are equally accessible, with routes to Ely, Peterborough, and even distant reaches like York, ensuring that all travel preferences are well-catered for.

Your Ticket Awaits

With its user-friendly features and connections to both local and far-reaching destinations, Soham station is more than just a point of transit—it's your starting line to an array of adventures. No matter your reason for traveling, ensure you make the most of your journey by purchasing tickets in advance to avoid any last-minute stress.

There’s something genuinely charming about starting a journey at Soham station. Whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure, setting out from this quaint yet incredibly functional hub might just be the beginning of your next great adventure.

Soham Station details & facilities

Ticket Office
Ticket Office Opening hoursThere is no ticket office at Soham, but ticket machines are available to collect tickets from.
Ticket machinesYes
Collect tickets bought onlineYes

Collect tickets at the ticket machine

Accessible ticket machinesYes
Induction loopYes
Smartcards
Smartcards issued at this stationNo
Smartcard validatorsYes
Information available from staff

Yes - from help point

Customer information

DepartureScreens

Announcements

Staff help available
Customer help pointsYes
Customer services notes

Monday-Saturday 08:00-20:00Sunday 10:00-20:00Bank Holidays 09:00-18:00

The hours shown are for the Customer Relations team on 0345 600 7245 (option 8).

Closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

Luggage storageNo
Lost property

None

CCTV at the stationYes
Station Accessibility
Step-free access

Step free access is available throughout the whole station.

This station has step free access to the single platform for trains towards both Ipswich and Peterborough.

Ticket barriers and gatesNo
Accessible ticket machinesYes
Induction loopYes
Ramp for train accessNo
Accessible ToiletsNo
Waiting roomsThere is no waiting room office at Soham
Seating areaNo
Wheelchairs availableNo
Getting to and from the station
Accessible taxis hereNo
Impaired mobility set down/pick-up pointNo
Accessible spaces4
Accessible car park equipmentTrue

None

Staff Help
Staff help available
Customer Help Points and Meeting PointYes
Helpline

We want everyone to travel with confidence. That is why, if you are planning on travelling on national rail services, you can request an assistance booking in advance - now up to 2 hours before your journey is due to start, any time of the day. For more information about Passenger Assist and how to request an assistance booking via Passenger Assist, please click here.

ToiletsNo
Accessible ToiletsNo
Baby ChangingNo
Waiting roomsThere is no waiting room office at Soham
Seating areaNo
1st Class LoungeNo
Station Car Park
OperatorNational Car Parks Ltd
Car Parking Availability
Monday to Sunday:Open 24 hours
Spaces46
Accessible spaces4
Accessible car park equipmentYes
Car park CCTVYes
Parking charges
Daily£3.00
Annual£328.00
Refreshment FacilitiesNo
ATM MachineNo
ShopsNo
Currency ExchangeNo
Pay PhonesNo
Public Wi-FiNo
Bicycle Storage
Spaces30

There are fifteen sheltered cycle stands which are next to the entrance on to Platform 1 (for trains towards both Ipswich and Peterborough), opposite the station car park.

Type of StorageStands,
ShelteredYes
CCTVYes
Bicycle Hire
Cycle Hire InformationThere are no cycle hire facilities at this station

Transport Links to and from Soham Station

All you need to know about Soham's links with other modes of transport, including local bus services, taxis, care hire & more

Rail replacement bus services stop at the station drop off layby on the turning circle / roundabout at the front of the station.

Live Departures and arrivals from Soham Station

Want to check the latest departures and arrivals into Soham station? Find live information for the next trains departing and arriving at the station below.

Arriving fromTrainArrival TimePlatformStatus
from PeterboroughGreater Anglia10:39-On time
from IpswichGreater Anglia10:49-On time
Going toTrainDeparture TimePlatformStatus
to IpswichGreater Anglia10:40-On time
to PeterboroughGreater Anglia10:49-On time