Trains from Nottingham to Cambridge

Nottingham to Cambridge train information

Nottingham Cambridge train map

Train duration 2h15m
Arrival Cambridge, England
Departure Nottingham, England
Distance 75 Miles

The trip between Nottingham, located in England and Cambridge, situated in England is well connected by trains. Use our travel search engine to find your ticket and identify the train operator for this journey.

Using the train is a fast and convenient way to get to Cambridge from Nottingham. The average journey duration between Nottingham to Cambridge is 2h15m to travel the 75 miles.

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 Nottingham to Cambridge train tickets

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

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The table above is based on the best prices found over the last six months depending on how much time in advance the train is bought. Buying your train from Nottingham to Cambridge in advance should enable you to spend less for your trip.

We found tickets available from £11 when booking your ticket 7 days in advance which is 74% cheaper than the best ticket we found when buying your ticket on the day you're travelling.

Best prices for Nottingham to Cambridge trains

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

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National Railcards can save you a lot if you're using the train. Depending on your age and your situation, you are able to get one of the five existing railcards: Disabled persons, 16-25, Two together, Senior or Family and Friends railcards. Railcards can help you pay less for your Nottingham Cambridge train ticket.

What are the benefits of a railcard?

When getting a railcard, the idea is to make savings after several journeys. But is it really relevant when travelling from Nottingham to Cambridge? Grab your calculator, considering:

A = the cost of the railcard (i.e.: £30)

B = average discount offered by the railcard (i.e.: 34%)

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

Start by dividing A by B: this will give you the budget from which the card will be worthwile. Then divide that number by C. You will see the average number of journeys needed per year to be profitable.

In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£50.00 = 1.76. Your railcard will be worth the investment after on average 2 trips from Nottingham to Cambridge (one way trip).

What is the cost of a railcard?

Railcards enable you to save 34% off most rail fares for 12 months. A Disabled persons railcard costs £20 and the five other ones £30.

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

Train Journey Average price without railcard(1) With a railcard 34% off(2) Saving based on a one-way trip Number of return trips to pay off the cost
Nottingham to Cambridge train £50.00 £33.33 £16.67 1.76

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

(2)Price calculated with an average reduction of 34% on train tickets fare