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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 prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 16m. 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 $9, and a bus costs an average of $10.
Distance: 49 miles (79 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$28 Average price Cheapest | $42 Average price | $66 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 7m Average total duration 2h 37m 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 $13 (€11) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cambridge to London costing on average $42 (€34).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 37m.
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.
- FlixBus6:30 AM1h40Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)8:10 AMLondon, Stratford City Bus Station$121One-way0 transfers
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- FlixBus6:30 AM1h40Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)8:10 AMLondon, Stratford City Bus Station$121One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- G770323:42 PM0h50Cambridge station (CBG)4:32 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)$211One-way0 transfers
Other options
X517966:23 PM1h06Cambridge station (CBG)7:29 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)$171One-way0 transfers- X518061:23 PM1h08Cambridge station (CBG)2:31 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)$171One-way0 transfers
- X517985:23 PM1h10Cambridge station (CBG)6:33 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)$171One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus3:00 AM1h15Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)4:15 AMLondon, Stratford City Bus Station$141One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus4:40 AM1h15Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)5:55 AMLondon, Stratford City Bus Station$141One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus12:40 PM1h30Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)2:10 PMLondon, Stratford City Bus Station$141One-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 $13 (€11) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cambridge to London costing on average $42 (€34).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 37m.
- Around 18 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 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, CrossCountry to go to London by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express, Megabus to go to London by bus.
- 13 direct trains per day with Great Northern, Greater Anglia, Thameslink.
- 3 direct buses per day with National Express.
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