How to travel from Cambridge to London

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Travel Information between Cambridge and London

Distance48 miles (78 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$11 - $16
Cheapest modeBus • $11 (€9) • 1 h 26 min
Fastest modeTrain • $16 (€14) • 1 h 12 min
Popular travel companiesFlixBus or Abellio Greater Anglia

Take a train or bus to travel 48 miles (78 km) between Cambridge and London. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus or Abellio Greater Anglia among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Cambridge to London.

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from Cambridge to London

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

Our recommendation

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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.

ThameslinkY36877
10:53AM1h06
Cambridge station (CBG)
11:59AMLondon St Pancras International (STP)
$241One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Abellio Greater AngliaY09983
12:13PM1h32
Cambridge North (CMB)
01:45PMLondon Liverpool Street (LST)
$231One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Great NorthernY30282
12:14PM0h48
Cambridge station (CBG)
01:02PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)
$241One-way
0 transfers

Other options

ThameslinkY36872
10:23AM1h06
Cambridge station (CBG)
11:29AMLondon St Pancras International (STP)
$241One-way
0 transfers
Great NorthernY31127
09:57AM1h23
Cambridge station (CBG)
11:20AMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)
$241One-way
0 transfers
Great NorthernY31137
10:26AM1h26
Cambridge station (CBG)
11:52AMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)
$241One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX727 · NXA8
09:20AM3h30
Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
12:50PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
$391One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX727 · NXA8
08:00AM3h50
Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
11:50AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
$391One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX727 · NXA8
10:50AM3h30
Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
02:20PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
$391One-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.

FAQs

There are 2 options to travel from Cambridge to London including taking a train or bus.

The cheapest way to travel from Cambridge to London is a bus with an average price of $11 (€9).

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

A bus is $5 (€5) less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Cambridge to London costing on average $16 (€14).

The fastest way from Cambridge to London is by train with an average journey time of 1 h 12 min.

There are alternative travel options to London that take longer:

Bus takes 1 h 26 min on average.

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

The average frequency per day from Cambridge to London is:

  • Around 20 buses per day.
  • 13 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Cambridge and London as scheduled services by train or 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:

  • Most travelers board their bus from Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
  • Most travelers board their train from Cambridge and arrive in London St Pancras International.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Cambridge to London:

  • You can take a bus from Cambridge to London with FlixBus, National Express or Megabus. Cheap tickets can be found for $11 (€9) with FlixBus from Cambridge to London.
  • You can travel to London from Cambridge by train with Abellio Greater Anglia, Great Northern or Thameslink. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $16 (€14) with Abellio Greater Anglia from Cambridge to London.

Yes, there are direct routes from Cambridge to London with the following travel companies:

  • You can check for a direct bus to London with FlixBus with 5 direct buses per day.
  • You can find 11 direct trains per day to take to London with Abellio Greater Anglia, Great Northern or Thameslink.

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

Many of our customers who book a trip from Cambridge to London often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like Paris, Edinburgh, Manchester, 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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