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Direct services & connecting journeys
The journey results show whether direct services or options involving a change are available from Cambridge to City Thameslink for your selected date and time.
For a connecting journey, check the interchange station, connection time and any transfer between stations. Review the whole itinerary and ticket conditions before paying.
Before you start your journey
Departing from Cambridge
- Departure station
- Cambridge station guide
- Address
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- Station Road, CB1 2JW
Operators serving Cambridge
The operators listed for a station may differ from those used on a particular journey. Check your selected itinerary.
Facilities at Cambridge
- Ticket Office
- Toilets
- Waiting Rooms
- Shops
- Cafes
- Wifi
Parking & meeting your train
- Station car park (£15/day), Grand Arcade car park
Explore the area around Cambridge
- University Colleges
- Fitzwilliam Museum
- River Cam punting
About your departure station
Opened in 1845 as the terminus of the Eastern Counties Railway, Cambridge station was rebuilt in 1847 after a fire and expanded multiple times to handle university traffic.
The current buildings date from 2003, blending modern facilities with traditional design elements.
As a key hub for East Anglia, it serves as gateway to the historic university city.
The station manages heavy student traffic during term times and tourist flows in summer.
Recent upgrades accommodate growing passenger numbers while preserving its role as a major interchange between London, the Midlands and East Anglia.
Questions about this journey
Where can I see fares and train times from Cambridge to City Thameslink?
Open the ticket search and enter Cambridge as your departure station and City Thameslink as your arrival station, then add your travel date and passenger details to see the available options.
How do I check whether I need to change trains between Cambridge and City Thameslink?
Review the complete itinerary in the journey results. It shows the individual services and connections for the option you select.
Can I include a Railcard?
Add your valid Railcard to the ticket search and check its restrictions before booking. Any available Railcard discount will be automatically reflected in your shopping cart.