The average train between Reading and Cambridge takes 2h and the fastest train takes 1h 50m. There is an hourly train service from Reading to Cambridge. 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 Reading and Cambridge. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 10:36 PM which arrives into Cambridge at 12:39 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Cambridge station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
Reading to Cambridge train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Cambridge train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cambridge station.
Book your Reading to Cambridge train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Thameslink.
The distance between Reading and Cambridge is 111.5 km. The road distance is 158 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Cambridge via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 2h 23m.