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Outbound fromGreat Yarmouth to Cambridge by train
It takes an average of 3h 6m to travel from Great Yarmouth to Cambridge by train, over a distance of around 73 miles (117 km). There are normally 20 trains per day travelling from Great Yarmouth to Cambridge and tickets for this journey start from £23.70 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:43 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:34 | |
| Departure station | Great Yarmouth | |
| Arrival station | Cambridge | |
| Journey time | From 1h 51m | |
| Distance | 73 miles (117 km) | |
| Frequency | 20 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £23.70 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Northern, Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railway |
How to travel from Great Yarmouth to Cambridge by train
Want to find out more about taking the train from Great Yarmouth to Cambridge? Look no further.
You'll usually find 20 trains per day running between Great Yarmouth and Cambridge, which usually take 3 hours 6 minutes to complete the 73 miles (117 km) journey. It can take as little as 1 hour 51 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Cambridge by train, you'll just need to make 1 change along the way. Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railway or CrossCountry are the main rail operators on this route, all of which offer modern trains with plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices and we'll show you how much you can save. Tickets from Great Yarmouth to Cambridge start from £23.70 when you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.
Keen to book your train tickets to Cambridge? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.
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Cheap train tickets from Great Yarmouth to Cambridge
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Consider a Season Ticket
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Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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