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Compare train for Spalding to Cambridge
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Spalding to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $43 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 41m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $43, while a train costs an average of $43.
Distance: 42 miles (68 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$43 Average price Cheapest | $20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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You'll arrive about 9m sooner (1h 11m by train vs 1h 20m by car). Tickets start at around $43 (€36) compared to roughly $20 (€17) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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How to get from Spalding to Cambridge by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Spalding to Cambridge is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

9:10 AM 1h29 Spalding 10:39 AM Cambridge $43 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:10 AM 1h29 Spalding 10:39 AM Cambridge $43 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:10 AM 1h29 Spalding 10:39 AM Cambridge $43 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Spalding and Cambridge as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Spalding station (SPA) and arrive in Cambridge station (CBG).
- Travel with CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway to go to Cambridge by train.
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