It takes an average of 13h 7m to travel from Cambridge to Wool by train, over a distance of around 146 miles (235 km). There are normally 1 train per day travelling from Cambridge to Wool and tickets for this journey start from £41.50 when you book in advance.
First train | 16:20 | |
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Last train | 20:53 | |
Departure station | Cambridge | |
Arrival station | Wool | |
Journey time | From 12h 16m | |
Distance | 146 miles (235 km) | |
Frequency | 1 train per day | |
Changes | 3 changes | |
Price | From £41.50 | |
Train operators | CrossCountry, South Western Railway, Greater Anglia, Thameslink, Southern |
Thinking about taking the train from Cambridge to Wool? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 13 hours 7 minutes to travel the 146 miles (235 km) from Cambridge to Wool by train, although you can get there in as little as 12 hours 16 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 1 train per day running on this route. You'll need to make 3 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Greater Anglia, South Western Railway or Thameslink to Wool. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Cambridge to Wool in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £41.50. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Wool by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
The average journey time by train between Cambridge and Wool is 13 hours and 7 minutes, with around 1 train per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from Cambridge to Wool is 12 hours and 16 minutes.
Train ticket prices from Cambridge to Wool can start from as little as £41.50 when you book in advance. The cost of tickets can vary depending on the time of day, route and class you book and are usually more expensive if you book on the day.
No, there are no direct train services from Cambridge to Wool. Travelling from Cambridge to Wool by train will require a minimum of 3 changes.
The first train from Cambridge to Wool leaves at 16:20. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Cambridge to Wool leaves at 20:53. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from Cambridge to Wool cover a distance of around 146 miles (235 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Wool to Cambridge.
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