Trains from Coventry to Cambridge

Coventry to Cambridge train information

The trip between Coventry, located in England and Cambridge, situated in England is well served by trains. Use our travel search engine to search for your ticket and see the rail company for this journey.

On average, the journey takes around 2h44m by train because of the 71 miles to travel to Cambridge from Coventry. The journey time will vary depending if your train is direct or with stops.

Depending how long in advance you buy your ticket or the day and hour of travel, the cost of the train may change.

Best prices for Coventry to Cambridge train tickets

Coventry - Cambridge prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Coventry to Cambridge by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

Coventry - Cambridge: the best time to book cheap trains

Price of the ticket when booking in advance or at the last minute

The Prices for train tickets Coventry to Cambridge are increasing the closer you get to your departure day. According to our data, if you buy your train 7 days in advance, you can find tickets from £13 whereas when purchasing your seat on the day you're travelling, you will need to spend at least £36 for your train. Thus, you may save 64% on the price of your ticket by booking 7 days in advance instead of on the day you're travelling.

The figures are based on the best fares found over the past 6 months when buying in advance versus at the last minute.

Best prices for Coventry to Cambridge trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Coventry and Cambridge by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Cambridge to Coventry and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

Discount Coventry - Cambridge train tickets

The most efficient way to pay less on your Coventry Cambridge train ticket may be to get a railcard. While regional railcards can be obtained in some areas, National railcards enable you to save money on most rail fares across the country. Everyone is eligible to at least 1 of the railcard, even non-UK residents. National railcards available: 16-25 discount card, Senior railcard, Two together discount card, Family and Friends railcard and Disabled persons discount card.

What are the benefits of a railcard?

When purchasing a railcard, you want to save money after several trips. But is it really worth it when taking the train from Coventry to Cambridge? Check with your calculator, taking into account:

A = the railcard cost (i.e.: £30)

B = average saving with the railcard (i.e.: 34%)

C = average price for a Coventry Cambridge ticket (i.e.: £50.00)(1)

Initially, divide A by B: this will show you the budget from which the card will be profitable. Now divide that number by C. The result is the minimum number of trips needed throughout the duration of the railcard's validity to start saving money.

In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£50.00 = 1.76. Your railcard will be worthwile once you will have done at least 2 trips from Coventry to Cambridge (one way journey).

How much does a railcard cost?

All railcards cost £30 except the Disabled persons railcard for which you will pay £20. Railcards give you 34% off most adult fares, hence you will save 1/3 on most train tickets.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey