The average train between Basingstoke and Cambridge takes 2h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 18m. There is an hourly train service from Basingstoke to Cambridge. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Basingstoke and Cambridge. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Basingstoke is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Cambridge at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 2h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke station and arriving at Cambridge station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
Basingstoke to Cambridge train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Basingstoke station.
Basingstoke to Cambridge train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Cambridge station.
Book your Basingstoke to Cambridge train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Thameslink.
The distance between Basingstoke and Cambridge is 133.2 km. The road distance is 176 km.
You can take a train from Basingstoke to Cambridge via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, London Bridge station, and London Bridge in around 2h 57m.