How to travel from London to Cambridge

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Travel Information from London to Cambridge

distanceDistance48 miles (78 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain or bus
priceTicket price range$7 - $15
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $7 (€6) • 1 h 25 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • $15 (€13) • 1 h 5 min
carriersPopular travel companiesNational Express or Abellio Greater Anglia

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

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from London to Cambridge

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

Our recommendation
bus

The best way to travel from London to Cambridge is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
08:40AM2h20
London
11:00AMCambridge
$171One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus
08:40AM2h20
London
11:00AMCambridge
$171One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Great Northern
10:12AM0h48
London Kings Cross (KGX)
11:00AMCambridge station (CBG)
$501One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Greater Anglia
10:28AM1h25
London Liverpool Street (LST)
11:53AMCambridge station (CBG)
$291One-way
0 transfers
Greater Anglia
09:58AM1h10
London Liverpool Street (LST)
11:08AMCambridge station (CBG)
$311One-way
0 transfers
Greater Anglia
10:58AM1h10
London Liverpool Street (LST)
12:08PMCambridge station (CBG)
$311One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
08:00AM3h00
London, Victoria Coach Station
11:00AMCambridge
$171One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
12:40PM2h00
London
02:40PMCambridge
$171One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
12:00PM2h40
London, Victoria Coach Station
02:40PMCambridge
$171One-way
0 transfers

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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.

Trains from London to Cambridge | Buses from London to Cambridge | Return trips from Cambridge to London

London to Cambridge Travel Comparison

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buses

€4

1:45 h

1 Week Ahead

trains

€26

0:46 h

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What is the best way to travel from London to Cambridge?

Cheapest way to travel from London to Cambridge


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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


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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


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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.


How to get from London to Cambridge

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from London to Cambridge, 78,88% 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 London to Cambridge 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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National Express, Abellio Greater Anglia and Thameslink will get you to Cambridge from London at great prices. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best travel times, prices and tickets for your trip.

Greater Anglia is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from commuter trains to intercity services. The commuter trains run at regular intervals throughout the day, while the intercity services run at peak times. The train types include the InterCity 125, InterCity 225, Class 90, Class 91, Class 360 and Class 379. The ticket types available are Standard, First Class and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and refreshment trolleys. The most popular routes for Greater Anglia are London Liverpool Street to Norwich, London Liverpool Street to Cambridge and London Liverpool Street to Ipswich.

    FAQs: Travel from London to Cambridge

    FAQs: Travel to Cambridge 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 London to Cambridge.
    FAQs

    There are 2 travel options from London to Cambridge. You can take a train or bus.

    The cheapest way to travel from London to Cambridge is a bus with an average price of $7 (€6).

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

    Taking a bus costs $8 (€7) less than taking a train, which costs on average $15 (€13) for the same trip.

    The fastest way to get to Cambridge from London is by train with an average travel time of 1 h 5 min.

    Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:

    Bus takes on average 1 h 25 min.

    The London to Cambridge distance is around 48 miles (78 km).

    The average frequency per day from London to Cambridge is:

    • Around 3 buses per day.
    • 51 trains a day.

    However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between London and Cambridge 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 most often depart from London at London St Pancras International and arrive in Cambridge at Cambridge.

    The following travel companies offer services from London to Cambridge:

    • National Express, FlixBus, Megabus or Bus can get you to Cambridge by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with FlixBus from London to Cambridge for $7 (€6) on Omio.
    • Abellio Greater Anglia, Great Northern, Thameslink, CrossCountry or East Coast can take you to Cambridge by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Abellio Greater Anglia from London to Cambridge for $15 (€13).

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

    • You can find 3 direct buses per day to take to Cambridge with FlixBus.
    • You can check for a direct train to Cambridge with Abellio Greater Anglia, Great Northern or Thameslink with 37 direct trains per day.

    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 route.

    Your trip from London to Cambridge doesn't have to end in Cambridge. Many of our customers like to extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Oxford, Edinburgh, London Stansted Airport or Manchester. If you’d like to add Oxford, Edinburgh, London Stansted Airport or Manchester to your London to Cambridge tour, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Cambridge today!
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