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Trains from Watford Junction to Cambridge (CBG)

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40

train journeys
per day

43

miles (69 kms)

2hrs 6 mins

fastest journey

00:26 / 00:12

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 2 changes)

3

operators run

2

routes

Trains from Watford Junction to Cambridge (CBG)

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On a typical weekday there are 40 scheduled rail journeys between Watford Junction and Cambridge , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 40 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Watford Junction to Cambridge is approximately 43 miles (69 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 8 mins.

Thameslink, West Midlands Trains, Great Northern are the main train operating companies running services between Watford Junction and Cambridge.

There are 2 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Watford Junction to Cambridge. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 6 mins.

Journeys from Watford Junction to Cambridge Today

  • Mon 22nd Apr
    00:26
    5 hrs 52 mins 2 changes
    06:18
    Watford Junction
    Cambridge
    Watford Junction to Cambridge
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    04:15
    2 hrs 12 mins 2 changes
    06:27
    Watford Junction
    Cambridge
    Watford Junction to Cambridge
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    05:14
    2 hrs 16 mins 2 changes
    07:30
    Watford Junction
    Cambridge
    Watford Junction to Cambridge
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:01
    2 hrs 1 min 2 changes
    08:02
    Watford Junction
    Cambridge
    Watford Junction to Cambridge
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:31
    1 hrs 59 mins 2 changes
    08:30
    Watford Junction
    Cambridge
    Watford Junction to Cambridge
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:15
    1 hrs 47 mins 2 changes
    09:02
    Watford Junction
    Cambridge
    Watford Junction to Cambridge
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:35
    1 hrs 55 mins 2 changes
    09:30
    Watford Junction
    Cambridge
    Watford Junction to Cambridge
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:07
    1 hrs 55 mins 2 changes
    10:02
    Watford Junction
    Cambridge
    Watford Junction to Cambridge
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:38
    1 hrs 52 mins 2 changes
    10:30
    Watford Junction
    Cambridge
    Watford Junction to Cambridge
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:08
    1 hrs 52 mins 2 changes
    11:00
    Watford Junction
    Cambridge
    Watford Junction to Cambridge
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:46
    1 hrs 44 mins 2 changes
    11:30
    Watford Junction
    Cambridge
    Watford Junction to Cambridge
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:15
    1 hrs 45 mins 2 changes
    12:00
    Watford Junction
    Cambridge
    Watford Junction to Cambridge
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:45
    1 hrs 45 mins 2 changes
    12:30
    Watford Junction
    Cambridge
    Watford Junction to Cambridge
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:15
    1 hrs 45 mins 2 changes
    13:00
    Watford Junction
    Cambridge
    Watford Junction to Cambridge
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:45
    1 hrs 45 mins 2 changes
    13:30
    Watford Junction
    Cambridge
    Watford Junction to Cambridge
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:02
    1 hrs 58 mins 2 changes
    14:00
    Watford Junction
    Cambridge
    Watford Junction to Cambridge
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:45
    1 hrs 45 mins 2 changes
    14:30
    Watford Junction
    Cambridge
    Watford Junction to Cambridge
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    13:15
    1 hrs 45 mins 2 changes
    15:00
    Watford Junction
    Cambridge
    Watford Junction to Cambridge
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    13:45
    1 hrs 45 mins 2 changes
    15:30
    Watford Junction
    Cambridge
    Watford Junction to Cambridge
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    14:15
    1 hrs 45 mins 2 changes
    16:00
    Watford Junction
    Cambridge
    Watford Junction to Cambridge

About Watford Junction Station

Station name Watford Junction (WFJ)
Address Watford Junction station, Station Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 1EU
Managed by LN

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:30 - 23:00
Saturday 05:30 - 23:00
Sunday 06:30 - 22:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
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 Watford Junction and Cambridge

The travel time between Watford Junction and Cambridge by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 8 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 6 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Watford Junction and Cambridge vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 40 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 00:26, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:12.

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

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Watford Junction & Cambridge. owever, there are 40 possible journeys which require a change.

Thameslink, West Midlands Trains, Great Northern are the main train operating companies running services between Watford Junction and Cambridge.

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