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The Great Britain Guide

Historic bridges · East of England

Cambridge railway station

In or near Cambridge.

Free admission♿ Wheelchair accessible

Cambridge railway station — a Grade II*-listed bridge in england-london, United Kingdom.

Edward VII postbox, Cambridge station - geograph.org.uk - 5356789

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–30 min
Nearest railway station
Cambridge · 0.0 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible

Getting there & planning your visit

Cambridge railway station is located in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, with the postcode CB1 2JH. Entry is free, and the site is wheelchair accessible. The nearest railway station is Cambridge, which is 0 km away.

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About

Cambridge railway station is a Grade II*-listed building in england-london, United Kingdom. Grade II* status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2021

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Official information

Cambridge railway station is a key transport hub providing services for trains arriving and departing from Cambridge. Visitors can access live train information and services related to travel, including compensation for delays.

From the Wikipedia article

Cambridge railway station serves the city of Cambridge, in Cambridgeshire, England. Situated at the end of Station Road, it lies 1 mile (1.6 km) south-east of the city centre. With over ten million passengers passing through the station in 2023–24, it is both the busiest station in the East of England region and the thirteenth busiest outside of London. The station serves as the northern terminus for both the West Anglia Main Line from London Liverpool Street, and of the Cambridge line from London Kings Cross. The station is also the southern terminus of three secondary routes: the Fen line to King's Lynn, the Breckland line to Norwich, and the Ipswich–Ely line to Ipswich. The station is managed and served by Greater Anglia, with services also operated by Great Northern, Govia Thameslink Railway and CrossCountry. It is one of three railway stations in Cambridge; the others are Cambridge North, approximately 2.5 miles (4 km) away, and Cambridge South, which is currently under construction.

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Background

Architecture

The station building, with its long classical façade and porte-cochère, infilled during the 20th century, has been attributed to both Sancton Wood and Francis Thompson and is Grade II listed. The long platform (1 and 4) is typical of its period but was unusual in that (apart from a brief period in the mid-19th century) it was not supplemented by another through platform until platforms 7 and 8 were added in 2011. Two further platforms (9 and 10) are proposed to the east of the station to accommodate additional planned services. There were major platform lengthenings and remodellings of the main building in 1863 and 1908. The station layout was altered in 1896, by deviating the Newmarket…

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coordinates
52.1942, 0.1375
County
Cambridgeshire
District
Cambridge
Parish
Cambridge, unparished area
Postcode
CB1 2JH
Parliamentary constituency
Cambridge
Established
1845
Nearest railway station
Cambridge0 km

Sources

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Museums · East of England

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Where to eat & stay near Cambridge railway station

Places to stay

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Hostels · East of England

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Hotels · East of England

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Hotels · East of England

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Hostels · East of England

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Hotels · East of England

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Hotels · East of England

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Places to eat & drink

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Historic pubs · East of England

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Historic pubs · East of England

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Historic pubs · East of England

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Cambridge railway station?
Cambridge railway station is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode CB1 2JH), in the parish of Cambridge, unparished area.
What is Cambridge railway station?
Cambridge railway station — a Grade II*-listed bridge in england-london, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Cambridge railway station?
The nearest railway station is Cambridge, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode CB1 2JH.
When was Cambridge railway station built?
Built or established in 1845.
Who owns Cambridge railway station?
Cambridge railway station is owned by Greater Anglia.
Is Cambridge railway station a listed building?
Cambridge railway station is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.
Is Cambridge railway station free to visit?
Yes, Cambridge railway station is free to enter.
How do I get to Cambridge railway station?
The nearest railway station is Cambridge, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CB1 2JH.