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Travelling from London to Cambridge by train? Advance Tickets can be as low as £6.18*, with average fares of £16.95. Benefit from Off-Peak train tickets, Return train tickets, and Anytime Train Tickets for extra savings. Enjoy the most cost-effective and pleasant journey with TrainPal. For more tips on saving money, visit our UK cheap train ticket guide.
Journey from London to Cambridge on the fastest train in 48m, usually 1h 17m. Every day, 170 trains leave from London, starting at 00:02 and ending at 23:58. During Off-Peak Times from 09:30 on weekdays, enjoy a quieter and less crowded journey. Get real-time updates on train schedules, delays, and cancellations. Save time, effort, and money with us.
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| Departs | Arrives | Status | Duration | Operator | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
09:42 King's Cross (Londres) | 10:30 Cambridge | On time | 48m | Great Northern | Find tickets | |
09:58 London Liverpool Street | 11:08 Cambridge | On time | 1h 10m | Greater Anglia | Find tickets | |
10:01 London St Pancras International | 11:11 Cambridge | On time | 1h 10m | Thameslink | Find tickets | |
10:12 King's Cross (Londres) | 11:00 Cambridge | On time | 48m | Great Northern | Find tickets | |
10:27 King's Cross (Londres) | 11:53 Cambridge | On time | 1h 26m | Great Northern | Find tickets |
Effortlessly plan your journey from London to Cambridge. Discover the earliest and latest train times, departure and arrival stations, distance, travel duration, and pricing options to enhance your trip.
| First train | 00:02 |
|---|---|
| Last train | 23:58 |
| Departure station | London |
| Arrival station | Cambridge |
| Distance | 49 miles (79 km) |
| Journey time | From 48m |
| Price | From £6.18 |
| Train operators | Great Northern, Greater Anglia, Thameslink, London Underground |
London King Cross and Cambridge are 79 km apart. The train journey takes about 1h 17m. 170 trains are running daily between London and Cambridge. The first train leaves at 00:02, and the last train leaves at 23:58. Check the latest timetable for up-to-date information.
The best train from London to Cambridge departs from London Kings Cross, positioned on the edge of central London in the Camden area. The station is accessible by taxi, underground, or bus.
Trains departing from London Kings Cross reach destinations such as Doncaster, Peterborough, York, Leeds, and others, with services provided by LNER, Thameslink, Great Northern, Hull Trains, Grand Central, and Lumo.
The King's Cross St. Pancras underground station links to the Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Northern, Piccadilly, and Victoria lines.
Key stops on this route include Royston, and so forth. Stops may vary according to the operators, routes, and schedules.
The best train from London to Cambridge arrives at Cambridge Railway Station, situated at the end of Station Road in the Southeastern area of the city centre. Cambridge station is accessible by train, bus or taxi.
The station is currently served by CrossCountry, Great Northern, Thameslink, and Greater Anglia, with East West Rail services planned for the future. Trains from this station also travel to destinations such as Brighton, Norwich, and Ipswich.
Activities in Cambridge include visiting the Fitzwilliam Museum, tasting Cambridge gin, exploring historical sites like the Tower of London, and touring educational institutions such as the University of Cambridge.
Taking the Great Northern trains from London to Cambridge offers a convenient and scenic trip. Departing from London King Cross and arriving at Cambridge station. The trip takes about 48 minutes. The journey offers views of traditional small towns and suburbs, vast fields, meadows, and farmlands. Along the way, there are also lakes, small forests, and historical sites.
The Great Northern Railway serves Northern England and Southeastern Scotland, offering several popular routes within the UK. In addition, the trains are comfortable and feature amenities such as free Wi-Fi and power sockets, ensuring a pleasant journey for passengers.
Free WiFi and comfortable seats are provided.
Provide free WiFi, and offer more comfortable and spacious seats and tables.
Crucial travel guidelines provide information on baggage limits, bike permissions, passenger assistance and travelling with children and pets.
Taking the Greater Anglia trains from London to Cambridge offers a convenient and scenic trip. Departing from London Liverpool Street and arriving at Cambridge station. The trip takes around 1 hour and 10 minutes. Expansive countryside, tranquil fields and rivers, and the typical agricultural landscape of the East Anglian plains can be seen along the way.
Greater Anglia, a principal railway operator in the UK, provides services to London, the Suffolk coast, Norwich, the Netherlands, and other destinations. Numerous routes offer high-speed travel without the necessity of changing trains. The trains are well-equipped with modern amenities and comfortable seating, ensuring a pleasant journey.
Provide comfortable seats, and free WiFi.
Enjoy more spacious and comfortable seating, free WiFi, a table at each seat, and complimentary snacks and beverages on weekdays.
Vital travel guidelines provide information on baggage limits, bike permissions, passenger assistance and traveling with children and pets.
Travelling from London to Cambridg by Thameslink is a convenient and scenic journey. Departing from London St Pancras International and arriving at Cambridge station, the trip typically takes between 1h10m and 1h30m. Along the way, passengers can enjoy views of lush countryside, tranquil fields, and rivers, as well as the typical agricultural landscapes of East England's plains.
Thameslink is a key route in the British railway network and one of the busiest public transport systems in the UK. The Thameslink line connects various places such as Brighton, St Albans, and many others. Furthermore, Thameslink trains provide comfortable seating, power sockets, and free WiFi, making an enjoyable travel experience.
Comfortable seating and free WiFi are offered, and window seats come with power sockets.
More spacious and comfortable, along with power outlets and WiFi access.
Vital travel guidelines provide information on baggage limits, bike permissions, passenger assistance and travelling with children and pets.
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