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4.6Travel Information to Cambridge from London
 Distance | 48 miles (78 km) |
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 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $11 - $16 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $11 (€9) • 1 h 23 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $16 (€14) • 1 h 5 min |
 Popular travel companies | FlixBus or Abellio Greater Anglia |
Travel 48 miles (78 km) by train or bus to Cambridge from 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 London to Cambridge.
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The best way to travel from London to Cambridge is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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How to Travel from London to Cambridge
Traveling from London to Cambridge is popular with travelers in the United Kingdom. There is a fast and direct train service from London to Cambridge, alternatively, visitors can take the bus which is also quick and works out as a more cost effective option. Although it is famous and popular, Cambridge is not the largest of cities, so all major attractions are within walking or cycling distance of the railway station and coach stop. Cambridge is only 100 kilometers from London but has a very different character from the capital.
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What is the best way to travel from London to Cambridge?
Cheapest way to travel from London to Cambridge
Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from London to Cambridge. Buses traveling from London to Cambridge depart from London's Victoria coach station and take approximately 1:45 h to arrive at Cambridge's bus station during non-peak hours. During morning and evening rush hour the journey takes approximately 2:25 h. Over 30 buses travel from London to Cambridge everyday with the earliest departing at 4:30 a.m. National Express is the main bus company traveling from London to Cambridge. Bus tickets bought in advance can cost as little as €3 but many buses can be boarded on an ad hoc basis.
Fastest way to travel from London to Cambridge
Taking the train is the fastest way to travel from London to Cambridge. Trains depart from either London's Kings Cross or Liverpool Street train stations and arrive at Cambridge train station after approximately 45 minutes of traveling. Great Northern operates most trains traveling from London to Cambridge. Up to 12 trains traveling from London to Cambridge depart per hour during peak times with the earliest departing at 8:14 a.m.
Most popular way to travel from London to Cambridge
Taking the train is the most popular way to travel from London to Cambridge. Taking the train is almost an hour faster than traveling from London to Cambridge by bus during a non-peak time. London and Cambridge are located too close together to make flying between these English cities an option.
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You can get between London and Cambridge 2 different ways: train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from London to Cambridge is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $11 (€9) compared to other travel options to Cambridge:
Taking a bus costs $5 (€5) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $16 (€14).
The quickest way to travel to Cambridge from London is by train, which takes on average 1 h 5 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes 1 h 23 min on average.
Cambridge is approximately 48 miles (78 km) away from London.
The average frequency per day from London to Cambridge is:
- 22 buses per day.
- 11 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Cambridge from 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 from London to Cambridge:
- Buses mostly leave from London, Victoria Coach Station and tend to arrive in Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece).
- Trains from London to Cambridge most often leave from London St Pancras International and arrive in Cambridge.
The following travel companies offer services from London to Cambridge:
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express or London Buses for buses to Cambridge. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus London to Cambridge tickets on Omio for $11 (€9).
- Abellio Greater Anglia, Great Northern, Thameslink, CrossCountry or LNER can get you to Cambridge by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Abellio Greater Anglia from London to Cambridge for $16 (€14) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from London to Cambridge with the following travel companies:
- You can find 6 direct buses per day to Cambridge with FlixBus.
- You can find 9 direct trains per day to Cambridge with Abellio Greater Anglia, Great Northern or Thameslink.
Direct services to Cambridge 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 journey.
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