The average train between Cambridge and Alba takes 16h 51m and the fastest train takes 12h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Cambridge to Alba. 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 3 times a day between Cambridge and Alba. The earliest departure is at 6:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cambridge is at 6:42 PM which arrives into Alba at 2:53 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 16h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Alba. However, there are services departing from Cambridge station and arriving at Alba station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 51m.
Cambridge to Alba train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Cambridge station.
Cambridge to Alba train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Alba station.
Book your Cambridge to Alba train tickets online with Great Northern, Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Cambridge and Alba is 1,016.8 km. The road distance is 1,327 km.
You can take a train from Cambridge to Alba via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Torino Porta Susa in around 13h 6m.