Trains from Southampton to Cambridge

Southampton to Cambridge train information

• Search for your ticket on gopili to see the different companies for your train from Southampton (South East England) to Cambridge (East of England). The services on board will change depending on the train provider.
• There are 111 miles between the two cities and the average duration between Southampton to Cambridge is around 3h12m. Train travel is most of the time the fastest way to travel to Cambridge from Southampton, and it's also a greener option than driving or taking the plane.
• Fares can change depending on when you travel or how long in advance you buy your ticket.

Best prices for Southampton to Cambridge train tickets

Southampton - Cambridge prices calendar

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

Southampton - Cambridge: the best time to book cheap trains

Cost of the train when booking in advance or at the last minute

Buying your train in advance is almost always cheaper than leaving it to the last minute. Yet, as you can notice in the table above, the cost of train tickets Southampton to Cambridge tend to be stable and cost £52.

Best prices for Southampton to Cambridge trains

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

Discount Southampton - Cambridge train tickets

National Railcards can offer great value for money if you're travelling by train. Depending on your age and your situation, you can get one of the five existing railcards: Disabled persons, 16-25, Two together, Senior or Family and Friends railcards. Railcards can help you save money for your Southampton Cambridge train ticket.

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 Southampton 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 Southampton 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 Southampton to Cambridge (one way journey).

What is the cost of a railcard?

Railcards enable you to get a third off most train fares for a year. The Disabled persons railcard costs £20 and the 5 other railcards £30.

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