Cambridge North live departures
Next trains leaving Cambridge North (CMB), with platforms and expected times from the National Rail Darwin feed. The board refreshes itself every 30 seconds, so you can leave it open while you walk to the station.
Waiting for someone instead? Cambridge North live arrivals shows trains coming in, with origins and expected times.
- Station codeCMB
- CountryEngland
- Coordinates52.2233, 0.1578
- Nearest stationCambridge (3.5 km)
- Passengers 2024-251,459,946
- GB rank381st busiest
- Managed byGreater Anglia
About this board
Cambridge North is a National Rail station in England, listed under the code CMB. The departures above come from Darwin, the industry system that merges the timetable with live signalling and operator updates. A train marked "On time" is running to schedule; an amended time means Darwin expects it to leave then instead.
In the year April 2024 to March 2025, Cambridge North handled 1,459,946 passenger entries and exits, ranking 381st of Great Britain's stations. The most common origin or destination for journeys here is London Kings Cross (561,570 journeys). Figures are ORR station usage estimates.
Fares out of Cambridge North usually drop outside the morning and evening peaks. Our off-peak train times guide explains when the cheaper windows start on each operator.
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Cambridge North station FAQs
What is the station code for Cambridge North?
The three-letter CRS code for Cambridge North is CMB. You can use it on any journey planner or departure board site, including the search on this one.
How current is the Cambridge North departure board?
The board on this page reads from Darwin, the rail industry's live train-running engine, and refreshes every 30 seconds. It shows the same expected times and platforms as the screens at Cambridge North itself.
How busy is Cambridge North station?
Cambridge North recorded 1,459,946 passenger entries and exits in the year April 2024 to March 2025, making it the 381st busiest station in Great Britain (ORR estimates). The most common origin or destination for journeys here is London Kings Cross.
Which stations are closest to Cambridge North?
The nearest station is Cambridge, about 3.5 km away in a straight line. Waterbeach (5.1 km) and Cambridge South (5.7 km) are also close.
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Live departures: Darwin via National Rail OpenLDBWS, Open Government Licence. Station reference data: open industry sources. Passenger figures: ORR station usage estimates, April 2024 to March 2025 (OGL). Distances are straight-line. Page details last verified 12 September 2026. How this site works.