The average train between Cambridge and Chartres takes 6h 30m and the fastest train takes 5h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Cambridge to Chartres. 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 every 4 hours between Cambridge and Chartres. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cambridge is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Chartres at 11:26 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 6h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Chartres. However, there are services departing from Cambridge station and arriving at Chartres station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
Cambridge to Chartres train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Cambridge station.
Cambridge to Chartres train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Chartres station.
Book your Cambridge to Chartres train tickets online with Great Northern, Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Cambridge and Chartres is 428.5 km. The road distance is 632 km.
You can take a train from Cambridge to Chartres via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 6h 24m.