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Fitzwilliam Museum
Cambridge’s principal art and antiquities museum, known for major collections of paintings, manuscripts, sculpture, and Egyptian artifacts. A top cultural stop in the city.
Cheapest price
$52
Average price
$52
Fastest journey
1 h 39 m
Average duration
1 h 41 m
Trains per day
21
Distance
71 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ilford to Cambridge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ilford to Cambridge will cost around $52 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $52.
It's difficult to get from Ilford to Cambridge without transferring at least once.
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C38305Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ilford to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $24.
Distance: 44 miles (71 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$40 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest | $36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 55m Average total duration 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Ilford to Cambridge:
A bus is $30 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ilford to Cambridge costing on average $40 (€33).
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 25m.
Tickets start at around $40 (€33) compared to roughly $36 (€30) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-4.24 (€-3.51). The journey takes 1h 25m versus 1h 1m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Ilford to Cambridge trains for today, Thursday, June 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:27 AM Ilford | 1h40 | 9:07 AM Cambridge | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:31 AM Ilford | 1h49 | 10:20 AM Cambridge | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Cambridge’s principal art and antiquities museum, known for major collections of paintings, manuscripts, sculpture, and Egyptian artifacts. A top cultural stop in the city.
Renowned house-gallery combining modern art with intimate domestic spaces. One of Cambridge’s most distinctive and photogenic cultural venues.
University museum with strong collections on world archaeology and anthropology, including Pacific, Asian, and British material. Compact but highly rewarding.
The historic central square, lively with market stalls and surrounded by key university and shopping streets. A practical and cultural hub.
The city’s most famous street, lined with major college facades and classic Cambridge views. A priority walk for first-time visitors.
Scenic walking area along the River Cam behind the colleges, with some of the best views in Cambridge.
A rich custard dessert with a caramelised sugar top, closely associated with Trinity College and often described as Cambridge’s answer to crème brûlée.
Sticky spiced currant buns long linked with the famous Fitzbillies bakery in Cambridge, cherished locally as a classic tea-time treat.
A traditional English spread of finger sandwiches, scones, cakes, and tea, widely enjoyed in Cambridge in historic tea rooms and hotels.
A celebrated fine-dining restaurant on the River Cam known for refined modern British tasting menus and an elegant special-occasion atmosphere.
One of Cambridge’s most famous historic pubs, known for classic British dishes, real ale, and a lively atmosphere with deep wartime and academic history.
An iconic Cambridge institution best known for Chelsea buns, cakes, brunch, and tea-room classics in a friendly, long-established setting.
Costs are high by UK standards, especially hotels and dining in the centre, though pubs and chains offer cheaper meals.
Service is often included at restaurants. If not, 10-12.5% is standard for good service. Round up in taxis. Tipping is not usually expected for counter service, pubs, or coffee shops.
Official public transport app
Cambridge Railway Station, Cambridge -> Cambridge City Centre, Cambridge
Most Ilford to Cambridge trains use the Ilford to Cambridge station pair, with some services arriving at Cambridge North. Use this guide to compare Ilford and Cambridge train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Ilford has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Ilford.
Ticket office support is available at Ilford. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Ilford: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Ilford: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ilford: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Accessibility Category C. This station does not have step-free access. Staff ramp assistance is always available. Accessible seating is available on platforms 3&4, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located At the York Mews station entrance At the Ilford Hill temporary station entrance At the Ilford south station entrance, Accessible toilets: No, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Staff are available to assist from the first to last train, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Seven Kings is 1 km from Ilford city centre. Public transport options include:
Seven Kings has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Seven Kings.
Wi-Fi is available at Seven Kings.
Ticket office support is available at Seven Kings. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Seven Kings: Parking.
Available at Seven Kings: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Seven Kings: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Accessibility Category A. This station has step-free access to all platforms Staff ramp assistance is always available. Accessible seating is available on platforms 3&4, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located within the stations ticket hall, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Staff are available to assist from the first to last train, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Goodmayes is 2 km from Ilford city centre. Public transport options include:
Goodmayes has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Goodmayes.
Wi-Fi is available at Goodmayes.
Ticket office support is available at Goodmayes. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Goodmayes: Parking, WC.
Available at Goodmayes: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Goodmayes: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Accessibility Category B. This station has step-free access to all platforms except platform 1. Staff ramp assistance is always available. Accessible seating is available on platforms 3&4, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Staff are available to assist from the first to last train, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Cambridge is 1 km from Cambridge city centre. Public transport options include:
Cambridge has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Cambridge.
Wi-Fi is available at Cambridge. ATMs are available at Cambridge.
Ticket office support is available at Cambridge.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Cambridge: Parking, WC.
Available at Cambridge: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Cambridge: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Cambridge North is 3 km from Cambridge city centre. Public transport options include:
Cambridge North has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Cambridge North.
Wi-Fi is available at Cambridge North.
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 0800 028 2878.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Cambridge North: Parking, WC.
Available at Cambridge North: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Cambridge North: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible taxis: Details of the nearest taxi will be supplied by station staff, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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