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Let Omio help you find the best company to travel with between Cambridge and London: You can travel by bus from Cambridge to London with FlixBus, and you can find FlixBus Cambridge to London tickets for $5 (€4) on Omio.

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from Cambridge to London

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

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

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Travel Information from Cambridge to London

	Distance	48 miles (78 km)
	Available travel modes	Bus
	Fastest mode	Bus • $5 (€4) • 2 h 40 min
	Popular travel companies	FlixBus

Take a bus to travel 48 miles (78 km) from Cambridge to London. FlixBus is the main travel company operating this route. Travelers can even take a direct bus from Cambridge to London.

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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Buses from Cambridge to London

National Express buses from Cambridge to London depart from the City Center Parkside express stop and terminate at Victoria Coach Station. The route includes an additional stop in central London, at Embankment, with some services also calling at Stratford and east London destinations. The direct timetable offers around 18 departures daily, beginning in early morning and continuing with buses roughly every 90 minutes throughout the day until the final late night service. The schedule is altered at weekends with slightly fewer departures. Further options are possible using indirect buses, requiring a change at Stansted airport.

Trains from Cambridge to London

Trains from Cambridge to London offer travelers the option of fast direct services taking around 50 minutes to King's Cross station, provided by Great Northern, or Abellio Greater Anglia services direct to Liverpool Street station, mostly taking around an hour and 20 minutes. Departures begin with a very early morning service and continue with trains roughly every 10 minutes throughout the day until a final late night connection from Cambridge. Sunday schedules offer a reduced service, with a later first departure.

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Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.

Greater Anglia is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from commuter trains to intercity services. The commuter trains run at regular intervals throughout the day, while the intercity services run at peak times. The train types include the InterCity 125, InterCity 225, Class 90, Class 91, Class 360 and Class 379. The ticket types available are Standard, First Class and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and refreshment trolleys. The most popular routes for Greater Anglia are London Liverpool Street to Norwich, London Liverpool Street to Cambridge and London Liverpool Street to Ipswich.

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National Express is the leading travel company for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 travel a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveler in mind. All National Express travel are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most travel are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Cambridge - London travel: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

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Great Northern is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It offers a wide range of services, including high-speed trains, regional trains, and sleeper services. The high-speed trains are called InterCity Express Trains and they offer a fast and comfortable journey between major cities. The regional trains are called Regional Express Trains and they provide a slower but more frequent service to smaller towns and villages. The sleeper services are called Caledonian Sleeper Trains and they offer overnight journeys with comfortable sleeping compartments. Great Northern offers a variety of ticket types, including single, return, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. The most popular routes for Great Northern are London to Cambridge, London to Peterborough, and London to Norwich. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.

FAQs: Travel from Cambridge to London

FAQs: 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.

You can go from Cambridge to London by bus.

The fastest way to travel from Cambridge to London is by bus, which requires on average 2 h 40 min of travel time.

London is approximately 48 miles (78 km) away from Cambridge.

The average frequency per day from Cambridge to London is:

2 buses a day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Cambridge to London:

Let Omio help you find the best company to travel with between Cambridge and London:

You can travel by bus from Cambridge to London with FlixBus, and you can find FlixBus Cambridge to London tickets for $5 (€4) on Omio.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Cambridge to London:

Take a direct bus with FlixBus.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to London as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Cambridge and London.

Many of our customers who book a trip from Cambridge to London often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like Paris, Amsterdam or Brussels. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Cambridge and London itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between London and any of these top destinations today!

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