How much is the train ticket from London to Cambridge?

The cheapest train tickets from London to Cambridge start at $16. The average price for this train route is around $55. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train ride from London to Cambridge?

The average train trip from London to Cambridge takes 1h 9m and covers 68 km. The quickest train gets you there in 45m and is operated by Greater Anglia .

Which train operators serve the London to Cambridge route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 75 trains available per day, including services from Greater Anglia , Great Northern , ThamesLink .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from London to Cambridge?

The earliest train from London to Cambridge departs at 7:01am. The latest train departs at 11:59pm.

What is the best train operator from London to Cambridge?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is ThamesLink , with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from London to Cambridge?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator ThamesLink has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

Which train operator has the best on-time performance from London to Cambridge?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is ThamesLink , with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from London to Cambridge?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is ThamesLink , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Train London to Cambridge from $16

Next train departures

Next departures for London to Cambridge on January 5
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	8:36am	Tottenham Hale	59m	9:35am	Whittlesford Parkway, Whittlesford (Cambridgeshire)	Cheapest
Train	7:24am	King's Cross	49m	8:13am	Cambridge Central Train Station	Fastest
Train	7:24am	King's Cross	55m	8:19am	Cambridge North Train Station	No tags
Train	7:24am	London Liverpool Street	1h 34m	8:58am	Cambridge North Train Station	No tags
Train	7:01am	St Pancras International	1h 8m	8:09am	Cambridge Central Train Station	No tags

Next departures for London to Cambridge on January 6
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:06am	Tottenham Hale	1h 23m	8:29am	Cambridge North Train Station	Cheapest
Train	7:24am	King's Cross	49m	8:13am	Cambridge Central Train Station	Fastest
Train	7:24am	King's Cross	55m	8:19am	Cambridge North Train Station	No tags
Train	7:24am	London Liverpool Street	1h 34m	8:58am	Cambridge North Train Station	No tags
Train	7:01am	St Pancras International	1h 8m	8:09am	Cambridge Central Train Station	No tags

Next departures for London to Cambridge on January 7
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:24am	London Liverpool Street	1h 25m	8:49am	Cambridge Central Train Station	Cheapest
Train	7:24am	King's Cross	49m	8:13am	Cambridge Central Train Station	Fastest
Train	7:24am	King's Cross	55m	8:19am	Cambridge North Train Station	No tags
Train	7:24am	London Liverpool Street	1h 34m	8:58am	Cambridge North Train Station	No tags
Train	7:01am	St Pancras International	1h 8m	8:09am	Cambridge Central Train Station	No tags

Next departures for London to Cambridge on January 8
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:06am	Tottenham Hale	1h 14m	8:20am	Cambridge Central Train Station	Cheapest
Train	7:24am	King's Cross	49m	8:13am	Cambridge Central Train Station	Fastest
Train	7:24am	King's Cross	55m	8:19am	Cambridge North Train Station	No tags
Train	7:24am	London Liverpool Street	1h 34m	8:58am	Cambridge North Train Station	No tags
Train	7:01am	St Pancras International	1h 8m	8:09am	Cambridge Central Train Station	No tags

Next departures for London to Cambridge on January 9
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:36pm	Tottenham Hale	1h 13m	4:49pm	Cambridge Central Train Station	Cheapest
Train	7:24am	King's Cross	49m	8:13am	Cambridge Central Train Station	Fastest
Train	7:24am	King's Cross	55m	8:19am	Cambridge North Train Station	No tags
Train	7:24am	London Liverpool Street	1h 34m	8:58am	Cambridge North Train Station	No tags
Train	7:01am	St Pancras International	1h 8m	8:09am	Cambridge Central Train Station	No tags

Next departures for London to Cambridge on January 10
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	8:06am	Tottenham Hale	59m	9:05am	Cambridge Central Train Station	Cheapest
Train	9:08am	Tottenham Hale	47m	9:55am	Whittlesford Parkway, Whittlesford (Cambridgeshire)	Fastest
Train	7:24am	King's Cross	57m	8:21am	Cambridge North Train Station	No tags
Train	7:24am	London Liverpool Street	1h 33m	8:57am	Cambridge North Train Station	No tags
Train	7:27am	King's Cross	1h 12m	8:39am	Cambridge Central Train Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from London to Cambridge

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Cambridge. The journey takes about 1 hour, and with fares starting at just $9, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1hAverage Duration

80 kmDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$13 - $93	Average Duration2h 35m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$16 - $104	Average Duration1h 9m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$9 - $20	Average Duration1h	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in London and Cambridge?

London

A
St Pancras International
King's Cross St. Pancras, Euston Rd, Kings Cross, London N1 9AL, UK
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King's Cross
7 York Way, London N1 9AA, UK
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C
Euston Station
Euston Railway Station B40 The Balcony, Eversholt St, London NW1 2DU, UK
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D
Waterloo
Waterloo Station Southbank, Station Approach, London SE1 8SW, UK
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E
London Bridge
51-55 St Thomas St, London SE1 3QX, UK
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F
Marylebone
Melcombe Pl, London NW1 6JJ, UK
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Cambridge

A
Cambridge Central Train Station
22 Station Rd, Cambridge CB1, UK
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Whittlesford Parkway, Whittlesford (Cambridgeshire)
Whittlesford Parkway, Whittlesford, Cambridge CB22 4NL, UK
C
Cambridge North Train Station
33 Sandy Ln, Cambridge CB4 1TH, UK
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Train companies

Greater Anglia

4/521 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness5

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.8

Great Northern

4/51 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness0

Cleanliness5

Wifi5

Based on 1 reviews, the company was rated 4 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the seats but often complained with the ticket access. Great Northern ticket prices on this trip start at $53

Great Northern London Cambridge recent customer reviews

It was a little confusing to know if our tickets would work when the train changed but luckily it did. Beyond that it was pretty straightforward

Sydney-marie R.

July 29, 2023

ThamesLink

4.5/510 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Wifi5

GB train companies:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, Amtrak Acela, FlixTrain

Frequently asked questions about travelling from London to Cambridge by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from London to Cambridge?
The cheapest train tickets from London to Cambridge start at $16. The average price for this train route is around $55. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from London to Cambridge?
The average train trip from London to Cambridge takes 1h 9m and covers 68 km. The quickest train gets you there in 45m and is operated by Greater Anglia.
Which train operators serve the London to Cambridge route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 75 trains available per day, including services from Greater Anglia, Great Northern, ThamesLink.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from London to Cambridge?
The earliest train from London to Cambridge departs at 7:01am. The latest train departs at 11:59pm.
What is the best train operator from London to Cambridge?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is ThamesLink, with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from London to Cambridge?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator ThamesLink has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance from London to Cambridge?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is ThamesLink, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from London to Cambridge?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is ThamesLink, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

01-01

$49

01-02

$49

Today

$49

01-04

No data

01-05

$29

01-06

$29

01-07

$17

01-08

$29

The cheapest trip from London to Cambridge was searched and found on Jan 7, 2026 with a price of $17

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from London to Cambridge, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $17 to $98 for a train ticket from London to Cambridge based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $17 which is on 2026-01-07.

Usually Great Northern will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.