Norwich to Cambridge Train Ticket Cost 2026
Greater Anglia advance from £8. Hourly direct service. 1h10m city-to-city.
A Norwich to Cambridge train costs from £8 on a Greater Anglia advance single, £22 off-peak, £40 on a fully flexible anytime single. The fastest direct journey takes 1h 10m.
Indicative single fares, last reviewed June 2026. Advance "from" prices are early-booking floors that change with demand and how far ahead you book. Full breakdown and saving tips below.
Norwich-Cambridge is the main East Anglia intercity corridor, served by Greater Anglia from Norwich into Cambridge via Ely, 1h10m direct. The route is the alternative to the longer Norwich-London (Greater Anglia, 1h50m) and serves commuter and university traffic between the two cities.
Advance fares from £8 are reasonable for the 70-mile cross-country journey. The corridor is hourly throughout the day with additional services at peak.
Norwich to Cambridge Train Prices
| Ticket Type | Single | Return | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Anglia Advance Single | from £8 | 2x singles | Direct via Ely, 1h10m |
| Off-Peak Single | £22 | £32 | After 09:30 weekdays |
| Anytime Single | £40 | £72 | Peak commuter |
Indicative single fares based on operator-published prices, last reviewed June 2026. Advance "from" fares are the cheapest early-booking floors and move with demand and how far ahead you book, so the live price is often higher. Always check the live price on National Rail or the operator's own site before booking.
Saving Tips for Norwich to Cambridge
- Off-peak return at £32 is reasonable - around 23p per mile.
- 16-25, Senior or Network Railcard (East Anglia is in the Network Railcard area) saves a third - £32 off-peak return becomes £21.35.
- If continuing London, Norwich-London via Cambridge is generally more expensive than Norwich-London direct - check both options.
- Family travel: under-5s free, 5-15 half price. Family of four off-peak return: £32 + £32 + £16 + £16 = £96.
Best Days to Travel
Train vs Driving vs Coach
Driving: 60 miles, £12-18 fuel, plus £15-22 Cambridge parking. The A11 is busy at peak. The train is competitive and avoids the parking cost. Coach: limited direct service.