The average train between Cambridge and Didcot takes 2h 16m and the fastest train takes 1h 54m. There is an hourly train service from Cambridge to Didcot. 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 Cambridge and Didcot. 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 Didcot at 6:32 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 2h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Didcot. However, there are services departing from Cambridge station and arriving at Didcot station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
Cambridge to Didcot train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Cambridge station.
Cambridge to Didcot train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Didcot Parkway station.
Book your Cambridge to Didcot train tickets online with Great Northern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Cambridge and Didcot is 114 km. The road distance is 179 km.
You can take a train from Cambridge to Didcot Parkway via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 1h 51m.