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London to Cambridge by train
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Cheapest Price £8.49
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30 days in advance £11.81
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7 days in advance £16.24
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First train00:32
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Last train23:58
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Avg changes0
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Fastest journey46m
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Distance77 kilometres
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Trains per day115
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Avg. journey time1hr 13m
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Train operators
Travelling from London to Cambridge by train
Want to know how to get from London to Cambridge by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!
The fastest trains from London to Cambridge take around 46 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 77 kilometres.
On weekdays, the first train leaving London is scheduled to depart at around 00:32. The last departure is usually at around 23:58 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave London at around 00:32, with the last train leaving at around 23:58. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 115 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 6 minutes.
Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from £8.49.
We think any time is a great time to visit Cambridge, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.
For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Cambridge.
Is there a direct train from London to Cambridge?
Yes, there is a direct train from London to Cambridge.
How long does it take to travel from London to Cambridge?
The London to Cambridge train travel takes about 46 minutes, no matter when you leave.
What are the London to Cambridge train times and schedule?
If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Cambridge leaving London at around 00:32 and the last train leaving at around 23:58 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves London at around 00:32, with the final departure at 23:58.
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Cambridge Express
It is easy to travel by train from London to Cambridge. Fast trains run non-stop from London King’s Cross station. This Cambridge Express service is operated by Great Northern and takes under 50 minutes to reach Cambridge.
There is an alternative but much slower service from London Liverpool Street to Cambridge, with Abellio Greater Anglia trains.
London Kings Cross to Cambridge
The trains used on the fast run from London King’s Cross to Cambridge are not in their first youth, but they positively dash all the way to the Fenland university city. Most Cambridge Express services run non-stop to Cambridge. It’s a breathless ride which tracks north through London’s suburbs to reach open countryside near Welwyn. You’ll catch a glimpse of the world’s first garden city as you speed through Letchworth and before long the train is slowing for arrival at Cambridge.