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Compare train and bus for Cambridge to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cambridge to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €7, and a bus costs an average of €8.
Distance: 79 km
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€23 Average price Cheapest | €34 Average price |
1h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 7m Average total duration 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Cambridge to London
How to get from Cambridge to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cambridge to London is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
C025618:27 AM1h07Cambridge South9:34 AMLondon St Pancras International (STP)€91One-way0 transfers
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C025618:27 AM1h07Cambridge South9:34 AMLondon St Pancras International (STP)€91One-way0 transfers
Fastest
C933448:46 AM0h47Cambridge South9:33 AMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)€131One-way0 transfers
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C103958:55 AM1h27Cambridge South10:22 AMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)€91One-way0 transfers
C10395 · C930148:55 AM1h20Cambridge South10:15 AMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)€101One-way1 transfer
P762608:00 AM1h12Cambridge South9:12 AMLondon Liverpool Street (LST)€131One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:30 AM1h40Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)8:10 AMLondon, Stratford City Bus Station€101One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:25 AM1h20Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)4:45 AMLondon, Stratford City Bus Station€111One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:10 AM1h40Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)9:50 AMLondon, Stratford City Bus Station€111One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge to London:
A train is €11 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cambridge to London costing on average €34.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 37m.
- Around 18 buses per day.
- Around 14 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cambridge and London as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cambridge station (CBG) and arrive in London Kings Cross (KGX).
- Buses mostly depart from Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with Great Northern, Greater Anglia, Thameslink, CrossCountry to go to London by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express, Megabus to go to London by bus.
- 13 direct trains per day with Great Northern, Greater Anglia, Thameslink.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express.
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