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Compare train and bus 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 an average ticket price of CHF25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 40m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of CHF25, while a bus costs an average of CHF34.
Distance: 49 miles (79 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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CHF25 Average price Cheapest | CHF34 Average price | CHF53 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 14m Average total duration 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 44m 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 Cambridge to London:
A train is CHF9 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cambridge to London costing on average CHF34.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 14m.
The journey is about 34m faster (1h 10m by train vs 1h 44m by car) and roughly CHF28 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (CHF25 vs CHF53). 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.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Cambridge to London
How to get from Cambridge to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cambridge to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus4:30 PM1h50Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)6:20 PMLondon, Stratford City Bus StationCHF41One-way0 transfers
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- FlixBus4:30 PM1h50Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)6:20 PMLondon, Stratford City Bus StationCHF41One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- G770212:46 PM0h46Cambridge South3:32 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)CHF141One-way0 transfers
Other options
- G770313:46 PM0h46Cambridge South4:32 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)CHF141One-way0 transfers
- G770424:46 PM0h46Cambridge South5:32 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)CHF141One-way0 transfers
- G770797:46 PM0h46Cambridge South8:32 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)CHF141One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus6:30 AM1h40Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)8:10 AMLondon, Stratford City Bus StationCHF51One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus3:25 AM1h20Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)4:45 AMLondon, Stratford City Bus StationCHF51One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus12:50 PM1h30Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)2:20 PMLondon, Stratford City Bus StationCHF51One-way0 transfers
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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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge to London:
A train is CHF9 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cambridge to London costing on average CHF34.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 14m.
- Around 22 buses per day.
- Around 16 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cambridge and London as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cambridge station (CBG) and arrive in London Kings Cross (KGX).
- Buses mostly depart from Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with Great Northern, Greater Anglia, Thameslink to go to London by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to London by bus.
- 16 direct trains per day with Great Northern, Greater Anglia, Thameslink.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express.
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