- Must visit
The Fitzwilliam Museum
The University of Cambridge’s flagship museum, known for major collections of art, antiquities, and manuscripts. A top cultural stop with free permanent galleries.
Cheapest price
$8
Average price
$20
Fastest journey
49 m
Average duration
49 m
Trains per day
127
Distance
79 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Cambridge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Cambridge will cost around $20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $8.
Of the 127 trains that leave London for Cambridge on Sat, Jun 20, 126 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct trains cover the 79 km distance in an average of 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 49 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest trains will take 49 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.
P76399
P76387
X63991
G27345
X63992
C93339
C93375
C93345
G77050
C93379Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 16m. 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 train costs an average of $11, and a bus costs an average of $14.
Distance: 49 miles (79 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$29 Average price Cheapest | $36 Average price | $40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 2m Average total duration 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 London to Cambridge:
A train is $7 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Cambridge costing on average $36 (€29).
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 32m.
The journey is about 24m faster (1h 16m by train vs 1h 40m by car) and roughly $11 (€9) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($29 (€24) vs $40 (€33)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Great Northern, Greater Anglia, Thameslink.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for London to Cambridge trains for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P01070 · P76229 | On time 5:21 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h28 | 6:49 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 1 transfer | |
C82499 | On time 5:31 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h08 | 6:39 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C10167 | 5:36 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h29 | 7:05 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C93315 | On time 5:54 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h49 | 6:43 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P76233 | On time 5:54 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h26 | 7:20 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G77126 | On time 6:01 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h09 | 7:10 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G27342 | 6:06 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h29 | 7:35 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G88732+ G27342 | 6:17 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h18 | 7:35 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 1 transfer | |
P76237 | On time 6:24 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h26 | 7:50 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W45477 | 6:31 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1h08 | 7:39 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C10163 | 6:36 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h30 | 8:06 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C93324 | 6:54 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h49 | 7:43 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P76241 | On time 6:54 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h26 | 8:20 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W45398 | On time 7:01 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1h08 | 8:09 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C10186 | On time 7:05 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h31 | 8:36 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C93329 | 7:24 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h49 | 8:13 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P76245 | On time 7:24 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h25 | 8:49 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W45465 | 7:31 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1h08 | 8:39 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C10165 | 7:35 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h30 | 9:05 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C93335 | 7:54 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h49 | 8:43 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P76249 | On time 7:54 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h25 | 9:19 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W45437 | 8:01 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1h08 | 9:09 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C10173 | 8:05 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h30 | 9:35 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P66669 | 8:08 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h14 | 9:22 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P76255 | 8:24 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h25 | 9:49 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C93340 | 8:24 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h49 | 9:13 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W45490 | 8:31 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1h08 | 9:39 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C10177 | 8:35 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h30 | 10:05 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C93346 | 8:54 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h49 | 9:43 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P76261 | 8:54 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h13 | 10:07 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W45435 | On time 9:01 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1h08 | 10:09 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P66671 | On time 9:08 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h12 | 10:20 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P76267 | On time 9:24 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h25 | 10:49 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C93350 | 9:24 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h49 | 10:13 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W45478 | 9:31 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1h08 | 10:39 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C18549 | 9:35 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h30 | 11:05 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C93356 | 9:54 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h49 | 10:43 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P76273 | 9:54 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h13 | 11:07 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W45424 | On time 10:01 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1h08 | 11:09 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G27006 | 10:24 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h49 | 11:13 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P76279 | 10:24 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h25 | 11:49 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W45479 | 10:31 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1h08 | 11:39 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C10182 | On time 10:36 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h29 | 12:05 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P76285 | 10:54 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h13 | 12:07 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C93366 | 10:54 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h49 | 11:43 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W45428 | On time 11:01 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1h08 | 12:09 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G27007 | 11:24 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h49 | 12:13 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P76291 | 11:24 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h25 | 12:49 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W45493 | 11:31 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1h08 | 12:39 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C10188 | On time 11:36 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h29 | 1:05 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C93376 | On time 11:54 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h49 | 12:43 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P76297 | 11:54 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h13 | 1:07 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W45425 | On time 12:01 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1h08 | 1:09 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G76998 | 12:24 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h49 | 1:13 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P76303 | On time 12:24 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h25 | 1:49 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W45467 | 12:31 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1h08 | 1:39 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C10184 | On time 12:36 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h29 | 2:05 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G27008 | 12:54 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h49 | 1:43 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P77490 | 12:54 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h13 | 2:07 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W45434 | On time 1:01 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1h08 | 2:09 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G77008 | On time 1:24 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h49 | 2:13 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P76314 | 1:24 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h25 | 2:49 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W45474 | 1:31 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1h08 | 2:39 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C10187 | On time 1:36 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h29 | 3:05 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G77014 | 1:54 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h49 | 2:43 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P76320 | 1:54 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h13 | 3:07 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W45432 | On time 2:01 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1h08 | 3:09 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C10183 | On time 2:06 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h29 | 3:35 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P76326 | 2:24 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h25 | 3:49 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G77018 | 2:24 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h49 | 3:13 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W45476 | 2:31 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1h08 | 3:39 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C10171 | 2:36 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h30 | 4:06 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G77024 | 2:54 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h49 | 3:43 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P76332 | 2:54 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h25 | 4:19 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W45423 | On time 3:01 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1h08 | 4:09 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C10166 | 3:06 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h29 | 4:35 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P76338 | 3:24 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h25 | 4:49 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G77028 | 3:24 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h49 | 4:13 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W45393 | On time 3:31 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1h08 | 4:39 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C10172 | 3:36 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h30 | 5:06 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G77034 | 3:54 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h49 | 4:43 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P76344 | 3:54 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h25 | 5:19 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W45433 | On time 4:01 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1h08 | 5:09 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C10164 | 4:06 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h31 | 5:37 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G77039 | 4:18 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h55 | 5:13 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P76350 | 4:24 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h27 | 5:51 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W45470 | 4:31 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1h08 | 5:39 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G27010 | On time 4:48 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h55 | 5:43 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P76356 | On time 4:53 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h26 | 6:19 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C82671 | 4:54 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h12 | 6:06 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W45405 | On time 5:01 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1h08 | 6:09 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P66657 | 5:08 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h15 | 6:23 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P66657 · P01169 | 5:08 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h26 | 6:34 PM Cambridge North (CMB) | 1 transfer | |
G77051 | On time 5:18 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h55 | 6:13 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P76362 | On time 5:23 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h26 | 6:49 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C82673 | 5:24 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h11 | 6:35 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W45464 | 5:31 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1h08 | 6:39 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P66660 | 5:38 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h15 | 6:53 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G77058 | On time 5:48 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h55 | 6:43 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P76368 | On time 5:53 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h27 | 7:20 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C82675 | 5:54 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h11 | 7:05 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W45429 | On time 6:01 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1h08 | 7:09 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P66662 | 6:08 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h18 | 7:26 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G77064 | 6:18 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h55 | 7:13 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P76374 | 6:23 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h26 | 7:49 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C82677 | 6:24 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h11 | 7:35 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W45390 | On time 6:31 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1h08 | 7:39 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P66665 | 6:37 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h15 | 7:52 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G77071 | On time 6:48 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h55 | 7:43 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P76380 | 6:53 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h26 | 8:19 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C82679 | 6:54 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h14 | 8:08 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W45404 | On time 7:01 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1h09 | 8:10 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P66667 | 7:08 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h14 | 8:22 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G77076 | On time 7:18 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h56 | 8:14 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P76386 | On time 7:24 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h25 | 8:49 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C18623+ W45388 | On time 7:27 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h12 | 8:39 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 1 transfer | |
W45388 | On time 7:31 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1h08 | 8:39 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P02910 · P76392 | 7:36 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h31 | 9:07 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 1 transfer | |
G77082 | On time 7:48 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h55 | 8:43 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C82690 | 7:54 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h11 | 9:05 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P76392 | 7:54 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h13 | 9:07 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W45400 | 8:01 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1h08 | 9:09 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P76398 | 8:24 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h25 | 9:49 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G77086 | On time 8:24 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h53 | 9:17 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W45475 | 8:31 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1h08 | 9:39 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C10168 | 8:36 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h29 | 10:05 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G77092 | 8:48 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h55 | 9:43 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
C82667 | On time 12:01 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h13 | 1:14 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G26271 | 12:31 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h19 | 1:50 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P66048+ G00953 | 4:10 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h46 | 5:56 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 1 transfer | |
G27017 | 5:01 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h18 | 6:19 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P76230 | 5:16 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h33 | 6:49 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P76230 | 5:16 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h41 | 6:57 AM Cambridge North (CMB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from London to Cambridge run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 49 miles (79 km) distance in 49m.
Distance 49 miles (79 km) |
Average train duration 1h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 49m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
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Best time to book 14 days |
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The University of Cambridge’s flagship museum, known for major collections of art, antiquities, and manuscripts. A top cultural stop with free permanent galleries.
A renowned modern and contemporary art house museum with intimate displays and a distinctive domestic setting. One of Cambridge’s most characterful art venues.
University museum with important world archaeology and anthropology collections, including Pacific, African, and British material. Excellent for a deeper academic side of Cambridge.
The city’s most famous street, lined with historic college architecture and classic views of King’s College Chapel. Essential for first-time visitors.
A celebrated walking area with riverside paths and some of the city’s most iconic college views. Especially beautiful in spring and autumn.
The busy historic center of Cambridge, surrounded by major sights and a long-running market tradition. Good for atmosphere and people-watching.
A sticky spiced currant bun strongly associated with Cambridge through Fitzbillies, a long-standing local bakery and tea room.
Traditional local pork sausages, often served with mash or in breakfast plates, reflecting the county’s farming heritage.
A classic English Sunday roast commonly enjoyed in Cambridge pubs, with roasted beef, gravy, vegetables, and Yorkshire pudding.
A celebrated fine dining restaurant on the River Cam, known for refined modern British tasting menus and polished service.
A well-regarded independent restaurant serving seasonal modern British cuisine in an intimate, elegant townhouse setting.
A historic Cambridge pub famous for classic British food, ales, and its longstanding connection to the city’s academic history.
Costs are high by UK standards, especially for hotels and dining in the centre, though markets and pubs offer cheaper options.
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