4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Cambridge to London Heathrow Airport
Cheapest price
€52
Average price
€74
Fastest journey
1 h 54 m
Average duration
1 h 55 m
Trains per day
45
Distance
90 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cambridge to London Heathrow Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cambridge to London Heathrow Airport will cost around €74 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €52.
It's difficult to get from Cambridge to London Heathrow Airport without transferring at least once.
P76282+
C370049:59 AM2h08Cambridge station (CBG)12:07 PMHeathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)€521One-way1 transfer- P76282+C373639:59 AM2h37Cambridge station (CBG)12:36 PMHeathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)€521One-way1 transfer
- P76288+C3702410:18 AM2h19Cambridge station (CBG)12:37 PMHeathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)€541One-way1 transfer
G27004+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+
W106198:45 AM2h01Cambridge South10:46 AMHeathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)€761One-way2 transfers- X23077+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+W106138:16 AM2h00Cambridge South10:16 AMHeathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)€761One-way2 transfers
- X23077+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+W106138:16 AM1h54Cambridge South10:10 AMHeathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)€761One-way2 transfers
- G27004+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+W106198:45 AM1h55Cambridge South10:40 AMHeathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)€761One-way2 transfers
- X23078+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+W105896:15 AM1h55Cambridge South8:10 AMHeathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)€761One-way2 transfers
- C93357+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+W1063710:14 AM1h56Cambridge South12:10 PMHeathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)€761One-way2 transfers
W45468+C369695:55 AM1h57Cambridge South7:52 AMHeathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)€761One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Cambridge to London Heathrow Airport
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cambridge to London Heathrow Airport 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 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, and a train costs an average of €29.
Distance: 55 miles (90 km)
Compare train with
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€64 Average price | €40 Average price Cheapest | €36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 8m Average total duration 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge to London Heathrow Airport:
A bus is €24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cambridge to London Heathrow Airport costing on average €64.
Other travel options to London Heathrow Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 38m.
Tickets start at around €64 compared to roughly €36 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-28.57. The journey takes 1h 50m versus 1h 30m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Cambridge to London Heathrow Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Cambridge to London Heathrow Airport trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, August 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W45412+C36947 | 5:25 AM Cambridge South | 2h03 | 7:28 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 1 transfer | |
| W45412+C36947 | 5:25 AM Cambridge South | 1h57 | 7:22 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1 transfer | |
| W45412+C37328 | 5:25 AM Cambridge South | 2h11 | 7:36 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 1 transfer | |
| W45412+C36947+W10580 | 5:25 AM Cambridge South | 2h06 | 7:31 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2 transfers | |
| C10180+W32917+C36958 | 5:28 AM Cambridge South | 2h09 | 7:37 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2 transfers | |
| C10180+W32917+C36958 | 5:28 AM Cambridge South | 2h13 | 7:41 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 2 transfers | |
| C10180+W32917+C36958+W10583 | 5:28 AM Cambridge South | 2h18 | 7:46 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3 transfers | |
| W45468+C36969 | 5:55 AM Cambridge South | 2h03 | 7:58 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 1 transfer | |
| W45468+C37343 | 5:55 AM Cambridge South | 2h12 | 8:07 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 1 transfer | |
| W45468+C36969 | 5:55 AM Cambridge South | 1h57 | 7:52 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1 transfer | |
| W45468+C36969+W10586 | 5:55 AM Cambridge South | 2h06 | 8:01 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2 transfers | |
| C82672+W32911+C36981 | 5:59 AM Cambridge South | 2h08 | 8:07 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2 transfers | |
| C82672+W32911+C36981 | 5:59 AM Cambridge South | 2h12 | 8:11 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 2 transfers | |
| X23078+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+W10589 | 6:15 AM Cambridge South | 1h55 | 8:10 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2 transfers | |
| X23078+W10589+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington | 6:15 AM Cambridge South | 2h02 | 8:17 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2 transfers | |
| W45427+C37000 | 6:25 AM Cambridge South | 1h57 | 8:22 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1 transfer | |
| W45427+C37000 | 6:25 AM Cambridge South | 2h02 | 8:27 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 1 transfer | |
| C82674+W32881+C37017 | 6:29 AM Cambridge South | 2h13 | 8:42 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 2 transfers | |
| C82681+W32876+C36906 | 7:59 AM Cambridge South | 2h08 | 10:07 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2 transfers | |
| C82681+W32876+C36906 | 7:59 AM Cambridge South | 2h12 | 10:11 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 2 transfers | |
| X23077+W10613+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington | 8:16 AM Cambridge South | 1h54 | 10:10 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2 transfers | |
| X23077+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+W10613 | 8:16 AM Cambridge South | 2h00 | 10:16 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2 transfers | |
| W45408+C36923 | 8:25 AM Cambridge South | 1h57 | 10:22 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1 transfer | |
| W45408+C37315 | 8:25 AM Cambridge South | 2h11 | 10:36 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 1 transfer | |
| W45408+C36923+W10616 | 8:25 AM Cambridge South | 2h06 | 10:31 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2 transfers | |
| C82687+W32889+C36937 | 8:29 AM Cambridge South | 2h08 | 10:37 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2 transfers | |
| G27004+W10619+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington | 8:45 AM Cambridge South | 1h55 | 10:40 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2 transfers | |
| G27004+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+W10619 | 8:45 AM Cambridge South | 2h01 | 10:46 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2 transfers | |
| W45489+C36948 | 8:55 AM Cambridge South | 1h57 | 10:52 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1 transfer | |
| W45489+C37329 | 8:55 AM Cambridge South | 2h11 | 11:06 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 1 transfer | |
| W45489+C36948+W10622 | 8:55 AM Cambridge South | 2h06 | 11:01 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2 transfers | |
| C10174+W32916+C36960 | 8:58 AM Cambridge South | 2h15 | 11:13 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 2 transfers | |
| W45430+C36971 | 9:25 AM Cambridge South | 2h03 | 11:28 AM Heathrow Terminal 4 (HAF) | 1 transfer | |
| P76282+C37004 | 9:59 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 2h08 | 12:07 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1 transfer | |
| P76282+C37363 | 9:59 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 2h37 | 12:36 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 1 transfer | |
| C10175+W32885+C37352 | 10:00 AM Cambridge South | 2h06 | 12:06 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2 transfers | |
| C10175+W32885+C37352 | 10:00 AM Cambridge South | 2h00 | 12:00 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2 transfers | |
| P76282+C37363 | 10:03 AM Cambridge South | 2h33 | 12:36 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 1 transfer | |
| P76282+C37004 | 10:03 AM Cambridge South | 2h04 | 12:07 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1 transfer | |
| C93357+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+W10637 | 10:14 AM Cambridge South | 1h56 | 12:10 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2 transfers | |
| C93357+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+W10637 | 10:14 AM Cambridge South | 2h02 | 12:16 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2 transfers | |
| P76288+C37024 | 10:18 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 2h19 | 12:37 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1 transfer | |
| P76288+C37024 | 10:22 AM Cambridge South | 2h15 | 12:37 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1 transfer | |
| C93362+W10643+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington | 10:46 AM Cambridge South | 2h00 | 12:46 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2 transfers | |
| W45482+C37033+W10646 | 10:55 AM Cambridge South | 2h06 | 1:01 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cambridge to London Heathrow Airport
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Cambridge to London Heathrow Airport run on average 38 times per day, taking around 1h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €29 but you can travel from only €6 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:42, the last at 14:12. The fastest train covers the 55 miles (90 km) distance in 1h 16m.
Distance 55 miles (90 km) |
Average train duration 1h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price €29 |
Trains per day 38 |
Fastest train 1h 16m |
First train 5:42 AM |
Last train 2:12 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Train companies: Greater Anglia, Thameslink, Great Northern, Elizabeth line from Cambridge to London Heathrow Airport trainsGreater Anglia, Thameslink, Great Northern, Elizabeth line trains will get you between Cambridge and London Heathrow Airport from €6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Cambridge to London Heathrow Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cambridge to London Heathrow Airport by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London Heathrow Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Cambridge to London Heathrow Airport
Most Cambridge to London Heathrow Airport trains use the Cambridge to London Kings Cross station pair. Use this guide to compare Cambridge and London Heathrow Airport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Cambridge from Cambridge city centre
Cambridge is 1 km from Cambridge city centre. Public transport options include:
Cambridge train station facilities and services
Cambridge has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Cambridge.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Cambridge. ATMs are available at Cambridge.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Cambridge.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cambridge: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Cambridge: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cambridge: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Cambridge North from Cambridge city centre
Cambridge North is 3 km from Cambridge city centre. Public transport options include:
Cambridge North train station facilities and services
Cambridge North has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Cambridge North.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Cambridge North.
Tickets and information
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 0800 028 2878.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cambridge North: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Cambridge North: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cambridge North: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible taxis: Details of the nearest taxi will be supplied by station staff, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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