The average train between Cambridge and Dunstable takes 1h 53m and the fastest train takes 1h 32m. There is an hourly train service from Cambridge to Dunstable. 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 Dunstable. 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 Dunstable at 2:37 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 1h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Dunstable. However, there are services departing from Cambridge station and arriving at Dunstable station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.
Cambridge to Dunstable train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Cambridge station.
Cambridge to Dunstable train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Leagrave station.
Book your Cambridge to Dunstable train tickets online with Great Northern and Thameslink.
The distance between Cambridge and Dunstable is 56 km. The road distance is 142 km.
You can take a train from Cambridge to Leagrave via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 1h 38m.