London to Cambridge train with Great Northern

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The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Cambridge

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Nov 12
Cheapest price on Nov 12
€19
Average ticket price on Nov 12
€28
Fastest journey on Nov 12
45 m
Average journey duration on Nov 12
45 m
Trains on Nov 12
112
Distance
79 km
Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Cambridge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from London to Cambridge will cost around €28 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €19.

Fast trains

On Thu, Nov 12, we found 112 trains from London to Cambridge, including 97 direct services.

On Thu, Nov 12 the direct trains cover the 79 km distance in an average of 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 45 m .

On Thu, Nov 12 the slowest trains will take 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

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  • Greater AngliaP76303
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  • Greater AngliaP76326
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  • Greater AngliaP76233
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Journey information

Overview: Train from London to Cambridge

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Trains from London to Cambridge run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €5 but you can travel from only €4 by bus.

There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 79 km distance in 44m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €4
Distance
79 km
Average train duration
1h 9m
Cheapest ticket price
€5
Trains per day
9
Direct trains
9
Fastest train
44m
First train
12:01 AM
Last train
11:58 PM
Cheapest Month
May
Cheapest Day
Sun
High Season
Jul - Sep
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Sat
Least Busy Day
Wed
Best time to book
70 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €4

Live departures

London to Cambridge train times

The table below shows live departures for London to Cambridge trains for today, Wednesday, November 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Great NorthernC101644:06 PM London Kings Cross (KGX)
1h25
5:31 PM Cambridge South0 transfersDirect
Great NorthernG770394:18 PM London Kings Cross (KGX)
0h51
5:09 PM Cambridge South0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP763504:24 PM London Liverpool Street (LST)
1h20
5:44 PM Cambridge South0 transfersDirect
Great NorthernG27010
On time
4:48 PM London Kings Cross (KGX)
0h51
5:39 PM Cambridge South
0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP76356
On time
4:53 PM London Liverpool Street (LST)
1h20
6:13 PM Cambridge South
0 transfersDirect
Great NorthernC826714:54 PM London Kings Cross (KGX)
1h05
5:59 PM Cambridge South0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW45405
On time
5:01 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
1h04
6:05 PM Cambridge South
0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP666585:08 PM London Liverpool Street (LST)
1h10
6:18 PM Cambridge South0 transfersDirect
Great NorthernG77051
On time
5:18 PM London Kings Cross (KGX)
0h51
6:09 PM Cambridge South
0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP76362
On time
5:23 PM London Liverpool Street (LST)
1h21
6:44 PM Cambridge South
0 transfersDirect
Great NorthernC826735:24 PM London Kings Cross (KGX)
1h05
6:29 PM Cambridge South0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW454645:31 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
1h04
6:35 PM Cambridge South0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP666605:38 PM London Liverpool Street (LST)
1h09
6:47 PM Cambridge South0 transfersDirect
Great NorthernG77058
On time
5:48 PM London Kings Cross (KGX)
0h51
6:39 PM Cambridge South
0 transfersDirect
Great NorthernC826755:54 PM London Kings Cross (KGX)
1h05
6:59 PM Cambridge South0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW45429
On time
6:01 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
1h04
7:05 PM Cambridge South
0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP666636:08 PM London Liverpool Street (LST)
1h10
7:18 PM Cambridge South0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW32929+Great NorthernC826776:16 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
1h13
7:29 PM Cambridge South1 transfer
Great NorthernG770646:18 PM London Kings Cross (KGX)
0h51
7:09 PM Cambridge South0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP763746:23 PM London Liverpool Street (LST)
1h21
7:44 PM Cambridge South0 transfersDirect
Great NorthernC826776:24 PM London Kings Cross (KGX)
1h05
7:29 PM Cambridge South0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW45390
On time
6:31 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
1h04
7:35 PM Cambridge South
0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP666656:37 PM London Liverpool Street (LST)
1h10
7:47 PM Cambridge South0 transfersDirect
Great NorthernG77071
On time
6:48 PM London Kings Cross (KGX)
0h51
7:39 PM Cambridge South
0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP763806:53 PM London Liverpool Street (LST)
1h21
8:14 PM Cambridge South0 transfersDirect
Great NorthernC826796:54 PM London Kings Cross (KGX)
1h08
8:02 PM Cambridge South0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW45404
On time
7:01 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
1h05
8:06 PM Cambridge South
0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP666677:08 PM London Liverpool Street (LST)
1h09
8:17 PM Cambridge South0 transfersDirect
Great NorthernX705857:18 PM London Kings Cross (KGX)
0h51
8:09 PM Cambridge South0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP76386
On time
7:24 PM London Liverpool Street (LST)
1h20
8:44 PM Cambridge South
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW45388
On time
7:31 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
1h04
8:35 PM Cambridge South
0 transfersDirect
Great NorthernG77082
On time
7:48 PM London Kings Cross (KGX)
0h51
8:39 PM Cambridge South
0 transfersDirect
Great NorthernG770969:18 PM London Kings Cross (KGX)
0h51
10:09 PM Cambridge South0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP764109:24 PM London Liverpool Street (LST)
1h20
10:44 PM Cambridge South0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW454699:31 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
1h04
10:35 PM Cambridge South0 transfersDirect
Great NorthernC101799:36 PM London Kings Cross (KGX)
1h23
10:59 PM Cambridge South0 transfersDirect
Great NorthernG771029:48 PM London Kings Cross (KGX)
0h51
10:39 PM Cambridge South0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP764169:54 PM London Liverpool Street (LST)
1h08
11:02 PM Cambridge South0 transfersDirect
Great NorthernG7710610:18 PM London Kings Cross (KGX)
0h51
11:09 PM Cambridge South0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP76422
On time
10:24 PM London Liverpool Street (LST)
1h21
11:45 PM Cambridge South
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW45394
On time
10:31 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
1h07
11:38 PM Cambridge South
0 transfersDirect
Great NorthernC1017010:36 PM London Kings Cross (KGX)
1h23
11:59 PM Cambridge South0 transfersDirect
Great NorthernG77112
On time
10:48 PM London Kings Cross (KGX)
0h53
11:41 PM Cambridge South
0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP76428
On time
10:54 PM London Liverpool Street (LST)
1h09
12:03 AM Cambridge South
0 transfersDirect
Thursday, November 12
Great NorthernC824955:01 AM London Kings Cross (KGX)
1h12
6:13 AM Cambridge South0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP66077 · P016485:06 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
1h17
6:23 AM Cambridge South1 transfer
Greater AngliaP762285:12 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
1h32
6:44 AM Cambridge South0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP01070 · P762285:21 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
1h28
6:49 AM Cambridge station (CBG)1 transfer
Greater AngliaP01070 · P762285:21 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
1h23
6:44 AM Cambridge South1 transfer
ThameslinkC824995:31 AM London Kings Cross (KGX)
1h04
6:35 AM Cambridge South0 transfersDirect
Great NorthernC101675:36 AM London Kings Cross (KGX)
1h23
6:59 AM Cambridge South0 transfersDirect
Great NorthernC933155:54 AM London Kings Cross (KGX)
0h45
6:39 AM Cambridge South0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP762335:54 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
1h21
7:15 AM Cambridge South0 transfersDirect
Great NorthernG771266:01 AM London Kings Cross (KGX)
1h04
7:05 AM Cambridge South0 transfersDirect
Great NorthernG273426:06 AM London Kings Cross (KGX)
1h23
7:29 AM Cambridge South0 transfersDirect
Great NorthernG27342+ThameslinkG887326:17 AM London Kings Cross (KGX)
1h12
7:29 AM Cambridge South1 transfer
Greater AngliaP762376:24 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
1h21
7:45 AM Cambridge South0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW454776:31 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
1h04
7:35 AM Cambridge South0 transfersDirect
Great NorthernC101636:36 AM London Kings Cross (KGX)
1h25
8:01 AM Cambridge South0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkG28256+Great NorthernC101636:46 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
1h15
8:01 AM Cambridge South1 transfer
Great NorthernC933246:54 AM London Kings Cross (KGX)
0h45
7:39 AM Cambridge South0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP762416:54 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
1h21
8:15 AM Cambridge South0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW453987:01 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
1h04
8:05 AM Cambridge South0 transfersDirect
Great NorthernC101867:05 AM London Kings Cross (KGX)
1h26
8:31 AM Cambridge South0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW32870+Great NorthernC101867:16 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
1h15
8:31 AM Cambridge South1 transfer
Greater AngliaP762457:24 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
1h25
8:49 AM Cambridge station (CBG)0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP762457:24 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
1h20
8:44 AM Cambridge South0 transfersDirect
Great NorthernC933297:24 AM London Kings Cross (KGX)
0h45
8:09 AM Cambridge South0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW454657:31 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
1h04
8:35 AM Cambridge South0 transfersDirect
Great NorthernC101657:35 AM London Kings Cross (KGX)
1h24
8:59 AM Cambridge South0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW32908+Great NorthernC101657:46 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
1h13
8:59 AM Cambridge South1 transfer
Great NorthernC933357:54 AM London Kings Cross (KGX)
0h45
8:39 AM Cambridge South0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP762497:54 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
1h20
9:14 AM Cambridge South0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW454378:01 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
1h04
9:05 AM Cambridge South0 transfersDirect
Great NorthernC101738:05 AM London Kings Cross (KGX)
1h24
9:29 AM Cambridge South0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP666698:08 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
1h09
9:17 AM Cambridge South0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW32879+Great NorthernC101738:16 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
1h13
9:29 AM Cambridge South1 transfer
Great NorthernC933408:24 AM London Kings Cross (KGX)
0h45
9:09 AM Cambridge South0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP762558:24 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
1h20
9:44 AM Cambridge South0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW454908:31 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
1h04
9:35 AM Cambridge South0 transfersDirect
Great NorthernC101778:35 AM London Kings Cross (KGX)
1h24
9:59 AM Cambridge South0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW32902+Great NorthernC101778:46 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
1h13
9:59 AM Cambridge South1 transfer
Greater AngliaP762618:54 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
1h08
10:02 AM Cambridge South0 transfersDirect
Great NorthernC933468:54 AM London Kings Cross (KGX)
0h45
9:39 AM Cambridge South0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW454359:01 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
1h04
10:05 AM Cambridge South0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP666719:08 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
1h08
10:16 AM Cambridge South0 transfersDirect
Great NorthernC933509:24 AM London Kings Cross (KGX)
0h45
10:09 AM Cambridge South0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP762679:24 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
1h20
10:44 AM Cambridge South0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW454789:31 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
1h04
10:35 AM Cambridge South0 transfersDirect
Great NorthernC185499:35 AM London Kings Cross (KGX)
1h24
10:59 AM Cambridge South0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW32906+Great NorthernC185499:46 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
1h13
10:59 AM Cambridge South1 transfer
Greater AngliaP762739:54 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
1h08
11:02 AM Cambridge South0 transfersDirect
Great NorthernC933569:54 AM London Kings Cross (KGX)
0h45
10:39 AM Cambridge South0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW4542410:01 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
1h04
11:05 AM Cambridge South0 transfersDirect
Great NorthernG2700610:24 AM London Kings Cross (KGX)
0h45
11:09 AM Cambridge South0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP7627910:24 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
1h20
11:44 AM Cambridge South0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW4547910:31 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
1h04
11:35 AM Cambridge South0 transfersDirect
Great NorthernC1018210:36 AM London Kings Cross (KGX)
1h23
11:59 AM Cambridge South0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW32895+Great NorthernC1018210:46 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
1h13
11:59 AM Cambridge South1 transfer
Greater AngliaP7628510:54 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
1h08
12:02 PM Cambridge South0 transfersDirect
Great NorthernC9336610:54 AM London Kings Cross (KGX)
0h45
11:39 AM Cambridge South0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW4542811:01 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
1h04
12:05 PM Cambridge South0 transfersDirect
Great NorthernG2700711:24 AM London Kings Cross (KGX)
0h45
12:09 PM Cambridge South0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP7629111:24 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
1h20
12:44 PM Cambridge South0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW4549311:31 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
1h04
12:35 PM Cambridge South0 transfersDirect
Great NorthernC1018811:36 AM London Kings Cross (KGX)
1h23
12:59 PM Cambridge South0 transfersDirect
Great NorthernC9337611:54 AM London Kings Cross (KGX)
0h45
12:39 PM Cambridge South0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP7629711:54 AM London Liverpool Street (LST)
1h08
1:02 PM Cambridge South0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW4542512:01 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
1h04
1:05 PM Cambridge South0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP7630312:24 PM London Liverpool Street (LST)
1h20
1:44 PM Cambridge South0 transfersDirect
Great NorthernG7699812:24 PM London Kings Cross (KGX)
0h45
1:09 PM Cambridge South0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW4546712:31 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
1h04
1:35 PM Cambridge South0 transfersDirect
Great NorthernC1018412:36 PM London Kings Cross (KGX)
1h23
1:59 PM Cambridge South0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP7749012:54 PM London Liverpool Street (LST)
1h08
2:02 PM Cambridge South0 transfersDirect
Great NorthernG2700812:54 PM London Kings Cross (KGX)
0h45
1:39 PM Cambridge South0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW454341:01 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
1h04
2:05 PM Cambridge South0 transfersDirect
Great NorthernG770081:24 PM London Kings Cross (KGX)
0h45
2:09 PM Cambridge South0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP763141:24 PM London Liverpool Street (LST)
1h20
2:44 PM Cambridge South0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW454741:31 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
1h04
2:35 PM Cambridge South0 transfersDirect
Great NorthernC101871:36 PM London Kings Cross (KGX)
1h23
2:59 PM Cambridge South0 transfersDirect
Great NorthernG770141:54 PM London Kings Cross (KGX)
0h45
2:39 PM Cambridge South0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP763201:54 PM London Liverpool Street (LST)
1h08
3:02 PM Cambridge South0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW454322:01 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
1h04
3:05 PM Cambridge South0 transfersDirect
Great NorthernC101832:06 PM London Kings Cross (KGX)
1h23
3:29 PM Cambridge South0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP763262:24 PM London Liverpool Street (LST)
1h20
3:44 PM Cambridge South0 transfersDirect
Great NorthernG770182:24 PM London Kings Cross (KGX)
0h45
3:09 PM Cambridge South0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW454762:31 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
1h04
3:35 PM Cambridge South0 transfersDirect
Great NorthernC101712:36 PM London Kings Cross (KGX)
1h23
3:59 PM Cambridge South0 transfersDirect
Great NorthernG770242:54 PM London Kings Cross (KGX)
0h45
3:39 PM Cambridge South0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP763322:54 PM London Liverpool Street (LST)
1h21
4:15 PM Cambridge South0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW454233:01 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
1h04
4:05 PM Cambridge South0 transfersDirect
Great NorthernC101663:06 PM London Kings Cross (KGX)
1h23
4:29 PM Cambridge South0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW32921+Great NorthernC101663:16 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
1h13
4:29 PM Cambridge South1 transfer
Great NorthernG770283:24 PM London Kings Cross (KGX)
0h45
4:09 PM Cambridge South0 transfersDirect
Greater AngliaP763383:24 PM London Liverpool Street (LST)
1h20
4:44 PM Cambridge South0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW453933:31 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
1h04
4:35 PM Cambridge South0 transfersDirect
Great NorthernC101723:36 PM London Kings Cross (KGX)
1h25
5:01 PM Cambridge South0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW32933+Great NorthernC101723:46 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
1h15
5:01 PM Cambridge South1 transfer
Great NorthernG770343:54 PM London Kings Cross (KGX)
0h45
4:39 PM Cambridge South0 transfersDirect

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Greater Anglia

About
Greater Anglia is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from commuter trains to intercity services. The commuter trains run at regular intervals throughout the day, while the intercity services run at peak times. The train types include the InterCity 125, InterCity 225, Class 90, Class 91, Class 360 and Class 379. The ticket types available are Standard, First Class and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and refreshment trolleys. The most popular routes for Greater Anglia are London Liverpool Street to Norwich, London Liverpool Street to Cambridge and London Liverpool Street to Ipswich.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Greater Anglia Duration
1h 2m
Cheapest Greater Anglia Price
€5
Greater Anglia frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
Two items of luggage per person included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar service on intercity routes with hot and cold drinks, snacks. No service on local routes.
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for First Class tickets.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs require a ticket (£6 flat fee). Guide dogs travel free.
Quiet zone

Great Northern

About
Great Northern is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It offers a wide range of services, including high-speed trains, regional trains, and sleeper services. The high-speed trains are called InterCity Express Trains and they offer a fast and comfortable journey between major cities. The regional trains are called Regional Express Trains and they provide a slower but more frequent service to smaller towns and villages. The sleeper services are called Caledonian Sleeper Trains and they offer overnight journeys with comfortable sleeping compartments. Great Northern offers a variety of ticket types, including single, return, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. The most popular routes for Great Northern are London to Cambridge, London to Peterborough, and London to Norwich. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Great Northern Duration
44m
Cheapest Great Northern Price
€10
Great Northern frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
See refund policy for ticket types
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some services
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets free, maximum two dogs per passenger, must be on lead
Quiet zone

Thameslink

About
Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Thameslink Duration
58m
Cheapest Thameslink Price
€10
Thameslink frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund available if service is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on some routes offering drinks and snacks
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets free of charge. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between London and Cambridge

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When taking a train from London to Cambridge, you can count on Great Northern, Greater Anglia, Thameslink for the best way to get you to Cambridge. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between London and Cambridge and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

FAQs: Trains from London to Cambridge

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Cambridge by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cambridge, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from London to Cambridge can start from as little as €5 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for London to Cambridge is €27; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from London to Cambridge is 44m to travel the 79 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest train from London to Cambridge leaves at 12:01 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The latest train from London to Cambridge leaves at 11:58 PM.
Yes,there are 9 direct trains a day from London to Cambridge with Great Northern, Greater Anglia, Thameslink. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
A day trip to Cambridge from London is worth doing with a journey time of 44m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between London and Cambridge including taking a train and bus.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from London to Cambridge

Most London to Cambridge trains use the London Kings Cross to Cambridge station pair, with some services arriving at Cambridge South. Use this guide to compare London and Cambridge train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in London
Arrival train stations in Cambridge
London Kings CrossEuston Rd, London N1 9AL, United Kingdom+44 3457114141WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to London Kings Cross from London city centre

Bus73, N73 · 27m · €2 · every ~33 min
390 · 29m · €2 · every ~27 min
91, N91 · 29m · €15 · every ~28 min
SubwayPiccadilly · 7m · €2 · every ~91 min

London Kings Cross train station facilities and services

London Kings Cross has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food options include: Caffè Nero, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Giraffe World Kitchen, Black Sheep Coffee, Hotel Chocolat, Leon, Pret a Manger, Wasabi, & more

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free, unlimited Wi-Fi in the station. . ATMs are located near Platforms 11 and 10, just past Caffé Nero.

Tickets and information

The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36, Sat: 05:00 - 00:36, Sun: 05:30 - 01:36. Information desks are located near the main entrance.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is located by the entrance of Platform 9 provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at London Kings Cross: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at London Kings Cross: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at London Kings Cross: There is step-free access in the whole station to all platforms. There are elevators between the concourse and Mezzanine and London Underground ticket hall.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Point A Hotel, London Kings Cross St Pancras, Premier Inn London Kings Cross Hotel, St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London.

London Liverpool StreetLondon Liverpool Street station, Bishopsgate, London, Greater London, EC2M 7PY+44 345 711 4141WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to London Liverpool Street from London city centre

London Liverpool Street is 3 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainElizabeth · 11m · €2 · every ~30 min
BusN26, N550, N551 · 22m · €4 · every ~8 min
A8 · 23m · €1 · every ~11 min
76 · 26m · €2 · every ~27 min
SubwayCentral · 8m · €3 · every ~94 min

London Liverpool Street train station facilities and services

London Liverpool Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at London Liverpool Street.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at London Liverpool Street. ATMs are available at London Liverpool Street.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at London Liverpool Street. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at London Liverpool Street: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at London Liverpool Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at London Liverpool Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: All the platforms are on the same level. There are lifts and escalators available to get to the Liverpool Street bus station and shops, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available at the taxi rank along platform 10 (during station opening hours) and outside the station entrance (during station closing hours), 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: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.

London St Pancras InternationalPancras Road, London, Greater London, N1C 4QP, UK+44 2078437688WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to London St Pancras International from London city centre

Bus91, N91 · 23m · €11 · every ~28 min
73, N73 · 26m · €2 · every ~33 min
390 · 48m · €2 · every ~27 min
SubwayPiccadilly · 11m · €2 · every ~91 min

London St Pancras International train station facilities and services

London St Pancras International has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food options include: The Betjeman Arms, AMT Coffee, The Booking Office, Carluccio’s, Chop’d, Greggs

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free, unlimited WiFi is available throughout the station. ATMs are located in the Circle area and inside the Arcade.

Tickets and information

The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 22:00, Sat: 06:00 - 21:00, Sun: 08:00 - 22:15. Information desks are located on the lower level in the main hall.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on the lower concourse close to the Eurostar line. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at London St Pancras International: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at London St Pancras International: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at London St Pancras International: Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators, complimentary assistance for passengers with reduced mobility and other needs.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include The Standard, Kimpton Fitzroy London, Alhambra Hotel.

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