How to travel from Cambridge to London

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Compare bus and train for Cambridge to London

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cambridge to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 17m. 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 €5, and a bus costs an average of €14.

Distance: 49 miles (79 km)

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€22

Average price

Cheapest

€33

Average price

1h 47m

Average total duration

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1h 17m

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30m

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3h 6m

Average total duration

2h 36m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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Great Northern

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from Cambridge to London

How to get from Cambridge to London by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Cambridge to London is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Great NorthernW58614
09:56AM1h26
Cambridge station (CBG)
11:22AMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)
$251One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Abellio Greater AngliaP48281
08:48AM1h25
Cambridge station (CBG)
10:13AMLondon Liverpool Street (LST)
$231One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Great NorthernW58531
09:42AM0h50
Cambridge station (CBG)
10:32AMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)
$351One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Abellio Greater AngliaP48293
09:59AM1h13
Cambridge station (CBG)
11:12AMLondon Liverpool Street (LST)
$271One-way
0 transfers
ThameslinkG84481
09:51AM1h08
Cambridge station (CBG)
10:59AMLondon St Pancras International (STP)
$251One-way
0 transfers
ThameslinkG84476
09:21AM1h08
Cambridge station (CBG)
10:29AMLondon St Pancras International (STP)
$251One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX491
11:50AM2h00
Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
01:50PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
$331One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX727 · NXA8
09:20AM3h30
Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
12:50PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
$421One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX727 · NXA8
07:55AM3h55
Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
11:50AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
$421One-way
1 transfer

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Travel from Cambridge to London: Journey Details

Approximately 100 kilometers separate London and the University city of Cambridge for travelers in the UK. The journey is straightforward by train or bus, with fast frequent services connecting the cities. Train services are notably quicker, with a choice of 2 routes, to London King's Cross or Liverpool Street station. Travel times range from under an hour to an hour and 30 minutes. Direct bus services from Cambridge to Victoria Coach Station in central London take between an hour and 45 minutes and 2 hours and 15 minutes.

Return trips from London to Cambridge are also available.

How to get from Cambridge to London

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Cambridge to London, 60,00% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Cambridge to London and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Cambridge to London

Travel to London easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cambridge to London.

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There are 2 options to travel between Cambridge and London including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Cambridge to London is a train with an average price of $6 (€5).

This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge to London:

A train is $11 (€9) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cambridge to London costing on average $17 (€14).

The fastest way to travel from Cambridge to London is by train with an average journey time of 50m.

Other travel options to London take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 23m.

The distance from Cambridge to London is approximately 49 miles (79 km).
The average frequency per day from Cambridge to London is:
  • Around 19 buses per day.
  • Around 14 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cambridge and London as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cambridge to London:
  • Trains mostly depart from Cambridge station (CBG) and arrive in London Liverpool Street (LST).
  • Buses mostly depart from Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cambridge to London, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Great Northern, Abellio Greater Anglia, Thameslink, CrossCountry to go to London by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, National Express, Megabus to go to London by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Cambridge to London with the following travel companies:
  • 13 direct trains per day with Great Northern, Abellio Greater Anglia, Thameslink.
  • 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Cambridge to London often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Edinburgh, Amsterdam, Manchester, Brussels. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between London and these popular destinations at a great price.

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