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The British Museum
World-famous museum of human history and culture, known for the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures, and vast global collections.
Cheapest price
$24
Average price
$24
Fastest journey
1 h 13 m
Average duration
1 h 13 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
70 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Whittlesford to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Whittlesford to London will cost around $24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $24.
Of the 1 trains that leave Whittlesford for London on Sat, May 16, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, May 16 the direct trains cover the 70 km distance in an average of 1 h 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 13 m .
On Sat, May 16 the slowest trains will take 1 h 13 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Whittlesford to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 43 miles (70 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$23 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest | $19 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 25m Average total duration 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Whittlesford to London:
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Whittlesford to London costing on average $23 (€19).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 55m.
You'll arrive about 15m sooner (1h 12m by train vs 1h 27m by car). Tickets start at around $23 (€19) compared to roughly $19 (€15) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Greater Anglia.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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Trains from Whittlesford to London run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $22 (€18) but you can travel from only $10 (€8) by bus.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:08, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 43 miles (70 km) distance in 1h 3m.
Distance 43 miles (70 km) |
Average train duration 1h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€18) |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 3m |
First train 12:08 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 28 days |
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