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Trains from Cambridge (CBG) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)

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67

train journeys
per day

72

miles (117 kms)

1hrs 50 mins

fastest journey

04:53 / 01:09

first / last train

32

direct trains

3

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Cambridge (CBG) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)

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On a typical weekday there are 67 scheduled rail journeys between Cambridge and Gatwick Airport , with 32 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 35 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Cambridge to Gatwick Airport is approximately 72 miles (117 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 3 mins.

Southern, Thameslink, Great Northern are the main train operating companies running services between Cambridge and Gatwick Airport.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Cambridge to Gatwick Airport. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 50 mins.

Journeys from Cambridge to Gatwick Airport Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    04:53
    1 hrs 51 mins Direct
    06:44
    Cambridge
    Gatwick Airport
    Cambridge to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:23
    1 hrs 51 mins Direct
    07:14
    Cambridge
    Gatwick Airport
    Cambridge to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:26
    2 hrs 8 mins 2 changes
    07:34
    Cambridge
    Gatwick Airport
    Cambridge to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:53
    1 hrs 51 mins Direct
    07:44
    Cambridge
    Gatwick Airport
    Cambridge to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:56
    2 hrs 8 mins 2 changes
    08:04
    Cambridge
    Gatwick Airport
    Cambridge to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:23
    1 hrs 51 mins Direct
    08:14
    Cambridge
    Gatwick Airport
    Cambridge to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:26
    2 hrs 8 mins 2 changes
    08:34
    Cambridge
    Gatwick Airport
    Cambridge to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:53
    1 hrs 51 mins Direct
    08:44
    Cambridge
    Gatwick Airport
    Cambridge to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:57
    2 hrs 7 mins 2 changes
    09:04
    Cambridge
    Gatwick Airport
    Cambridge to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:23
    1 hrs 51 mins Direct
    09:14
    Cambridge
    Gatwick Airport
    Cambridge to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:26
    2 hrs 8 mins 2 changes
    09:34
    Cambridge
    Gatwick Airport
    Cambridge to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:53
    1 hrs 51 mins Direct
    09:44
    Cambridge
    Gatwick Airport
    Cambridge to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:56
    2 hrs 8 mins 2 changes
    10:04
    Cambridge
    Gatwick Airport
    Cambridge to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:23
    1 hrs 51 mins Direct
    10:14
    Cambridge
    Gatwick Airport
    Cambridge to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:26
    2 hrs 8 mins 2 changes
    10:34
    Cambridge
    Gatwick Airport
    Cambridge to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:52
    1 hrs 52 mins Direct
    10:44
    Cambridge
    Gatwick Airport
    Cambridge to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:55
    2 hrs 9 mins 2 changes
    11:04
    Cambridge
    Gatwick Airport
    Cambridge to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:23
    1 hrs 51 mins Direct
    11:14
    Cambridge
    Gatwick Airport
    Cambridge to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:26
    2 hrs 8 mins 2 changes
    11:34
    Cambridge
    Gatwick Airport
    Cambridge to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:53
    1 hrs 51 mins Direct
    11:44
    Cambridge
    Gatwick Airport
    Cambridge to Gatwick Airport

About Cambridge Station

Station name Cambridge (CBG)
Address Cambridge station, Station Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 2JW
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:10 - 23:00
Saturday 05:10 - 23:00
Sunday 07:00 - 22:55
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

About Gatwick Airport Station

Station name Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Address Gatwick Airport station, South Terminal, Gatwick Airport, West Sussex, RH6 0RD
Managed by GX

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office No

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Cambridge and Gatwick Airport

The travel time between Cambridge and Gatwick Airport by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 3 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 50 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Cambridge and Gatwick Airport vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 67 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:53, and the last train of the day leaves at 01:09.

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Amenities on trains between Cambridge and Gatwick Airport can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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Yes! There are usually around 32 direct services per day from Cambridge to Gatwick Airport

Southern, Thameslink, Great Northern are the main train operating companies running services between Cambridge and Gatwick Airport.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Cambridge and Gatwick Airport, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.