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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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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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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.
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