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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 bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 17m. 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 bus costs an average of €6, and a train costs an average of €14.
Distance: 79 km
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€24 Average price | €14 Average price Cheapest |
1h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 3m Average total duration 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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The best way to travel from London to Cambridge is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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.
There are 2 options to travel to Cambridge from London including taking a train or coach.
The cheapest way to get from London to Cambridge is by taking a coach with average ticket prices of €9 compared to other travel options to Cambridge:
Taking a coach costs €5 less than taking a train, which costs on average €14 for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel from London to Cambridge is by train, which takes on average 1 h 5 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Getting to Cambridge by coach takes 1 h 23 min on average.
Cambridge is approximately 78 km away from London.
The average frequency per day from London to Cambridge is:
- 22 coaches per day.
- 11 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Cambridge from London as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from London to Cambridge:
- Coaches most often depart from London at London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Cambridge at Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece).
- Trains mostly leave from London St Pancras International and tend to arrive in Cambridge.
The following travel companies offer services from London to Cambridge:
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express or London Buses for coaches to Cambridge. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus London to Cambridge tickets on Omio for €9.
- Abellio Greater Anglia, Great Northern, Thameslink, CrossCountry or LNER can get you to Cambridge by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Abellio Greater Anglia from London to Cambridge for €14 on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from London to Cambridge with the following travel companies:
- You'll find 6 direct coaches a day to Cambridge with FlixBus.
- You can find 9 direct trains per day to take to Cambridge with Abellio Greater Anglia, Great Northern or Thameslink.
Direct services to Cambridge tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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