Trains from Southampton to Cambridge from $18.44*

Trains from Southampton to Cambridge from $18.44*

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Southampton to Cambridge Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Southampton to Cambridge? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as $18.44, with average prices for this route around $53.73. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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07:49
Southampton Airport Parkway
12:22
Cambridge
4h 33m, Changes requiredSouth Western RailwaySouthernThameslinkGreat Northern
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08:26
Southampton Airport Parkway
12:38
Cambridge
4h 12m, Changes requiredSouth Western RailwayGreat Northern
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08:47
Southampton Airport Parkway
13:22
Cambridge
4h 35m, Changes requiredSouth Western RailwaySouthernThameslinkGreat Northern
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09:26
Southampton Airport Parkway
13:38
Cambridge
4h 12m, Changes requiredSouth Western RailwayGreat Northern
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09:47
Southampton Airport Parkway
14:22
Cambridge
4h 35m, Changes requiredSouth Western RailwaySouthernThameslinkGreat Northern
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10:26
Southampton Airport Parkway
14:38
Paris
4h 12m, Changes requiredSouth Western RailwayGreat Northern
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Southampton to Cambridge Train Route Details

The Southampton to Cambridge train ticket is from $18.44. The average travel time is 4h 10m, covering a distance of approximately 178 mile. There are usually 32 daily trains provided by Great Northern,South Western Railway,London Underground. To plan your train journey in advance, please refer to our train route table below.

First train
First train
06:49
Last train
Last train
23:40
Departure station
Departure station
Arrival station
Arrival station
Journey time
Journey time
4h 10m
Distance
Distance
178 mile
Price
Price
$18.44*
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Southampton to Cambridge Train Travel Guide

Southampton to Cambridge Train Travel Guide

Arriving in Cambridge

Trains traveling between Southampton and Cambridge usually start their journey from Southampton Airport Parkway and reach Cambridge. The duration of this trip is approximately 4h 10m.

Book cheap train tickets from Southampton to Cambridge

Finding cheap train tickets from Southampton to Cambridge doesn't have to be a challenging task. With the right knowledge and by using available discounts and travel options, saving money with Trip.com can become effortless. Here are a few valuable tips to help you save money on your train travel.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

Various Railcards are available for different groups and can save you up to 1/3 on fares from Southampton to Cambridge. You can choose the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard based on your age. Additionally, the Family & Friends Railcard or Two Together Railcard are good options for group travel.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting your tickets involves purchasing separate tickets for different segments of your journey instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. This method is legal and can often result in cheaper fares. For example, if you are travelling from A to B, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than purchasing a direct ticket.

Traveling during off-peak hours

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets and can be used on services that are less busy, typically outside the morning and evening rush hours. If your schedule allows flexibility, choosing off-peak hours for your trip from Southampton to Cambridge can result in significant cost savings. In most cities and large towns, off-peak hours usually start at 09:30 from Monday to Friday. In other areas, they typically begin at 09:00.

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