The average train between Cambridge and Saltash takes 6h 15m and the fastest train takes 4h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Cambridge to Saltash. 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 Saltash. The earliest departure is at 5:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cambridge is at 9:51 PM which arrives into Saltash at 9:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 6h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Saltash. However, there are services departing from Cambridge station and arriving at Saltash station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
Cambridge to Saltash train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Cambridge station.
Cambridge to Saltash train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Saltash station.
Book your Cambridge to Saltash train tickets online with Thameslink, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Cambridge and Saltash is 361.5 km. The road distance is 467 km.
You can take a train from Cambridge to Saltash via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 5h 51m.