How to travel from London to Cambridge

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Compare train and bus for London to Cambridge

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €9. 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 €9, and a bus costs an average of €14.

Distance: 79 km

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€23

Average price

Cheapest

€29

Average price

1h 46m

Average total duration

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1h 16m

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30m

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3h 2m

Average total duration

2h 32m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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from London to Cambridge

How to get from London to Cambridge by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from London to Cambridge is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Great NorthernG81681
    2:54 PM0h49
    London Kings Cross (KGX)
    3:43 PMCambridge station (CBG)
    201One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Great NorthernG81681
    2:54 PM0h49
    London Kings Cross (KGX)
    3:43 PMCambridge station (CBG)
    201One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Great NorthernG81681
    2:54 PM0h49
    London Kings Cross (KGX)
    3:43 PMCambridge station (CBG)
    201One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • ThameslinkG84508
    2:31 PM1h08
    London St Pancras International (STP)
    3:39 PMCambridge station (CBG)
    201One-way
    0 transfers
  • ThameslinkG84514
    3:01 PM1h08
    London St Pancras International (STP)
    4:09 PMCambridge station (CBG)
    201One-way
    0 transfers
  • Great NorthernG81871
    3:06 PM1h29
    London Kings Cross (KGX)
    4:35 PMCambridge station (CBG)
    201One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX491
    3:00 PM2h05
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    5:05 PMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
    261One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNXA8 · NX728
    8:00 AM3h35
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    11:35 AMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
    341One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNXA8 · NX727
    9:30 AM3h55
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    1:25 PMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
    341One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from London to Cambridge

Travel to Cambridge easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Cambridge.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between London and Cambridge including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Cambridge is a train with an average price of €9.

This is compared to other travel options from London to Cambridge:

A train is €5 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Cambridge costing on average €14.

The fastest way to travel from London to Cambridge is by train with an average journey time of 48m.

Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 15m.

The London to Cambridge distance is approximately 79 km.
The average frequency per day from London to Cambridge is:
  • Around 21 buses per day.
  • Around 11 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Cambridge as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Cambridge:
  • Trains mostly depart from London Liverpool Street (LST) and arrive in Cambridge station (CBG).
  • Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Cambridge, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Greater Anglia, Great Northern, Thameslink, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway to go to Cambridge by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, National Express, Megabus, London Buses to go to Cambridge by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Cambridge with the following travel companies:
  • 10 direct trains per day with Greater Anglia, Great Northern, Thameslink.
  • 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from London to Cambridge often also extend their vacation to go to London Kings Cross (KGX), Oxford, London Stansted Airport, Edinburgh, Birmingham. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cambridge and these popular destinations at a great price.

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