Cambridge to Norwich Trains From £12.00*

• Onboard facilities: Every train has an accessible toilet and CCTV throughout.
• Passenger Assistance: Book at least 2 hours before travel by calling Greater Anglia on 0345 600 7245 (option 4). You can also use the Passenger Assistance app, call National Rail on 0800 022 3720 (option 1), or text 60083 (Mon–Fri, 09:00–17:00).

Are pets allowed on trains from Cambridge to Norwich?

Yes. Up to two dogs, cats or small domestic animals travel free with Greater Anglia but they can’t occupy a seat. Dogs must be on a lead or in an enclosed carrier; all other pets need to be in a rigid enclosed carrier throughout. Additional pets beyond two travel at half the adult fare, capped at £5 single or £10 return.

Can I take a bike on the train from Cambridge to Norwich?

How much luggage can I take on Cambridge to Norwich trains?

You can take up to three standard items per passenger — such as a suitcase, a cabin bag and a backpack — stored in overhead racks, under your seat or at the end of the carriage.

Departing from Cambridge

• Route 1: from Arbury, Kings Hedges and Orchard Park via the city centre.
• Route 7: from Great Shelford, Duxford Village and the Saffron Walden direction via the city centre.
• Busway A: from St Ives, Swavesey, Longstanton Park & Ride, Histon and Fen Drayton, from Stop 9. The same route runs in from Trumpington Park & Ride and Addenbrooke’s.
• Routes U1 and U2: from Eddington, West Cambridge and Addenbrooke’s Hospital, with Royal Papworth on the U1 and Newnham on the U2. 
• Route X3: from Cambourne, Papworth Everard, Godmanchester and Huntingdon.

• Accessibility: There’s step-free access to all platforms via lifts (Category A station), with platforms level with the main entrance. There are toilets, accessible toilets (but no Changing Places) and baby changing on the concourse.
• Amenities: Free public Wi-Fi, refreshments, shops and a sheltered waiting area on the concourse.
• Parking: 333 spaces adjacent to the station, including 21 accessible bays. Prices start from £17.50 per day. There are no EV charging stations.
• Bikes: The CyclePoint at the station has secure bike parking with CCTV.
• Luggage: There’s no official left luggage at Cambridge station. Third-party providers operate close by and can be booked and paid for online before you arrive.
• Pets: If your dog needs a walk before the journey, Parker’s Piece is around 10 minutes on foot — head north along Station Road and Hills Road, and it’s on the left at Park Terrace.

Onboard trains from Cambridge to Norwich

• Best side for views: Sit on the right-hand side facing the direction of travel. As the train approaches Ely, you’ll see Ely Cathedral across the flat fenland for several minutes before you reach the station.
• Beyond Ely: On both sides, you’ll see Breckland farmland through the Thetford Forest area.
• The “you’re nearly there” cue: After Wymondham, the train crosses the River Wensum at Trowse, then runs into the valley on the final approach to Norwich.

Arriving at Norwich

• For the city centre and Castle Quarter: Routes 9, 14, 14A, 15, 16, 17, 25 and 26 all run from Stop DE on Thorpe Road into Castle Meadow in the city centre. It’s also around 15–20 minutes on foot via Prince of Wales Road.
• For Carrow Road (Norwich City FC): Route 35 from Stop DE goes direct, or it’s around 10 minutes on foot.
• For the University of East Anglia and Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital: Routes 25, 26 and 26A from Stop DE go to both. Route 26A also calls at Spire Norwich Hospital.
• For Norwich International Airport: Route 35 from Stop DE runs through the city centre to the airport.
• For Norwich Bus Station: Routes 5B, 8, A, B and PR3 run from Stop DE.

Norwich is where Greater Anglia’s regional and intercity services across East Anglia terminate. From here, you can change to:

• The Bittern Line to Sheringham along the north Norfolk coast.
• The Wherry Lines to Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft on the east coast.
• East Midlands Railway to Liverpool Lime Street via Peterborough and Nottingham.

• Accessibility: There’s step-free access throughout via level access between the entrance and all platforms (Category A). You’ll find accessible toilets and baby changing facilities on the concourse.
• Amenities: Free public Wi-Fi, refreshments and shops on the concourse.
• Bikes: There are bike racks next to the station entrance with CCTV.
• Luggage: There’s no official left luggage at Norwich station. Third-party providers operate close by and can be booked online before you arrive.
• Pets: If your dog needs a walk after the journey, the Norwich Riverside Walk along the River Wensum is around 3 minutes on foot — cross the Prince of Wales Road bridge from the station forecourt and pick up the path on the right.