Trains from London to Cambridge

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TodayApr 26
from $20
TomorrowApr 27
from $18
SunApr 28
from $17
MonApr 29
from $20
TueApr 30
from $11
WedMay 1
from $32
ThuMay 2
from $18
FriMay 3

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: London
    Departure location: Tottenham Hale
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Cambridge
    Destination location: Station Rd
    Operated by: Greater AngliaGreater Anglia
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
    $20
  • This trip is recommended because it is: 2nd Cheapest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: London
    Departure location: Tottenham Hale
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Cambridge
    Destination location: Station Rd
    Operated by: Greater AngliaGreater Anglia
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
    $20
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: London
    Departure location: Tottenham Hale
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Cambridge
    Destination location: Whittlesford Parkway
    Operated by: Greater AngliaGreater Anglia
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
    $35
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: London
    Departure location: King's Cross
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Cambridge
    Destination location: Cambridge North
    Operated by: Great NorthernGreat Northern
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
    $66
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: London
    Departure location: King's Cross
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Cambridge
    Destination location: Cambridge North
    Operated by: Great NorthernGreat Northern
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
    $41
Train London to Cambridge: Trip Overview

Train London to Cambridge: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$30
Average train trip duration1h 11m
Number of daily trains69
Earliest train departure6:57 AM
Distance51 miles (81 km)
Latest train departure11:58 PM
Please note, this information is subject to change.
Train Companies

Train Companies

Greater Anglia London Cambridge recent customer reviews

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Philip M.July 26, 2022

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

London to Cambridge Trains

Information on this train trip

Daily Trains69
Earliest and Latest Train Departures6:57AM - 11:58PM
Minimum Price$11
Average Ticket Price$30
Minimum Trip Duration45m
Average Train Trip Duration1h11m
Distance51 miles (81 km)
Train Companies on This RouteGreater Anglia, Great Northern, ThamesLink
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip London - Cambridge

The average train ticket price from London to Cambridge is $30. The best way to find train tickets from London to Cambridge is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

A train trip between London and Cambridge is around 1h 11m, although the fastest train will take about 45m. This is the time it takes to travel the 49 miles that separates the two cities.

The number of trains from London to Cambridge can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 69. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from London to Cambridge by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

When taking the train from London to Cambridge, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greater Anglia, Great Northern, ThamesLink.

Trains traveling between London and Cambridge leave from St Pancras International or Euston Station and arrive at Station Rd.

Once in Cambridge, you can exploring the city. The top sights and things to do are Anglesey Abbey Gardens & Lode Mill, Island Hall, King's College Chapel, Linton Zoo, Imperial War Museum Duxford.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
04/24
$32
04/25
$32
Today
No data
04/27
$28
04/28
No data
04/29
No data
04/30
$32
05/01
$32
The cheapest trip from London to Cambridge was searched and found on Apr 27, 2024 with a price of $28

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 $28 to $40 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 $28 which is on 2024-04-27.

Usually RDG_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.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between London and Cambridge is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Cambridge.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Cambridge, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

By choosing the train between London and Cambridge, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from London to Cambridge.

Did you know?

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

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Train from Cambridge to London

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