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

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66

train journeys
per day

72

miles (117 kms)

1hrs 53 mins

fastest journey

03:46 / 00:43

first / last train

32

direct trains

5

operators run

6

routes

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

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On a typical weekday there are 66 scheduled rail journeys between Gatwick Airport and Cambridge , with 32 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 34 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Gatwick Airport to Cambridge is approximately 72 miles (117 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 6 mins.

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

There are 6 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Gatwick Airport to Cambridge. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 53 mins.

Journeys from Gatwick Airport to Cambridge Today

  • Mon 1st Apr
    03:46
    2 hrs 41 mins 2 changes
    06:27
    Gatwick Airport
    Cambridge
    Gatwick Airport to Cambridge
  • Mon 1st Apr
    04:21
    2 hrs 46 mins 2 changes
    07:07
    Gatwick Airport
    Cambridge
    Gatwick Airport to Cambridge
  • Mon 1st Apr
    05:19
    2 hrs 11 mins 2 changes
    07:30
    Gatwick Airport
    Cambridge
    Gatwick Airport to Cambridge
  • Mon 1st Apr
    05:46
    1 hrs 55 mins Direct
    07:41
    Gatwick Airport
    Cambridge
    Gatwick Airport to Cambridge
  • Mon 1st Apr
    05:50
    2 hrs 10 mins 2 changes
    08:00
    Gatwick Airport
    Cambridge
    Gatwick Airport to Cambridge
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:16
    1 hrs 55 mins Direct
    08:11
    Gatwick Airport
    Cambridge
    Gatwick Airport to Cambridge
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:46
    1 hrs 55 mins Direct
    08:41
    Gatwick Airport
    Cambridge
    Gatwick Airport to Cambridge
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:56
    2 hrs 4 mins 2 changes
    09:00
    Gatwick Airport
    Cambridge
    Gatwick Airport to Cambridge
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:16
    1 hrs 55 mins Direct
    09:11
    Gatwick Airport
    Cambridge
    Gatwick Airport to Cambridge
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:26
    2 hrs 4 mins 2 changes
    09:30
    Gatwick Airport
    Cambridge
    Gatwick Airport to Cambridge
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:46
    1 hrs 55 mins Direct
    09:41
    Gatwick Airport
    Cambridge
    Gatwick Airport to Cambridge
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:56
    2 hrs 4 mins 2 changes
    10:00
    Gatwick Airport
    Cambridge
    Gatwick Airport to Cambridge
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:16
    1 hrs 55 mins Direct
    10:11
    Gatwick Airport
    Cambridge
    Gatwick Airport to Cambridge
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:26
    2 hrs 4 mins 2 changes
    10:30
    Gatwick Airport
    Cambridge
    Gatwick Airport to Cambridge
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:46
    1 hrs 55 mins Direct
    10:41
    Gatwick Airport
    Cambridge
    Gatwick Airport to Cambridge
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:56
    2 hrs 4 mins 2 changes
    11:00
    Gatwick Airport
    Cambridge
    Gatwick Airport to Cambridge
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:16
    1 hrs 55 mins Direct
    11:11
    Gatwick Airport
    Cambridge
    Gatwick Airport to Cambridge
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:26
    2 hrs 4 mins 2 changes
    11:30
    Gatwick Airport
    Cambridge
    Gatwick Airport to Cambridge
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:46
    1 hrs 55 mins Direct
    11:41
    Gatwick Airport
    Cambridge
    Gatwick Airport to Cambridge
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:56
    2 hrs 4 mins 2 changes
    12:00
    Gatwick Airport
    Cambridge
    Gatwick Airport to Cambridge

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

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

Frequently asked questions about trains between Gatwick Airport and Cambridge

The travel time between Gatwick Airport and Cambridge by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 6 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 53 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Gatwick Airport and Cambridge vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 66 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 03:46, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:43.

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Amenities on trains between Gatwick Airport and Cambridge 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 Gatwick Airport to Cambridge

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

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