Train Cambridge to Balcombe from £57 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cambridge and Balcombe takes 2h 14m and the fastest train takes 2h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Cambridge to Balcombe. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 14m
Duration: 92 mi
Distance: £57
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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2h 5m

£46–104

Cambridge to Balcombe train times

Trains run hourly between Cambridge and Balcombe. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cambridge is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Balcombe at 5:44 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 2h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, May 18, 2026

9:42 AM → 11:46 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
10:42 AM → 12:46 PM
2h 4m • 1 change
11:12 AM → 1:16 PM
2h 3m • 1 change
12:12 PM → 2:16 PM
2h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

6:12 AM → 8:16 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
6:42 AM → 8:46 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
7:12 AM → 9:16 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
7:42 AM → 9:46 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

6:12 AM → 8:16 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
6:42 AM → 8:46 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
7:12 AM → 9:16 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
7:42 AM → 9:46 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
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