Train tickets from Cambridge to London

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Next departures from Cambridge to London on 2 November
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greater Anglia
    Cambridge North Train Station
    Tottenham HaleCheapest
    Great Northern
      Cambridge Central Train Station
      King's CrossFastest
      Great Northern
        Cambridge North Train Station
        King's CrossNo tags
        Greater Anglia
          Cambridge North Train Station
          London Liverpool StreetNo tags
          ThamesLink
            Cambridge Central Train Station
            King's CrossNo tags

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            Compare 3 ways to travel from Cambridge to London

            We recommend carpooling

            Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach London. The journey takes about 1 hour 10 minutes and with fares starting at just US$10, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

            2carpool per day
            1h 10mAverage duration
            125 kmDistance
            5kgCO₂ emissions
            Average priceUS$11 - US$57Average duration2h 45m
            2kg CO₂e
            Average priceUS$12 - US$159Average duration1h 7m
            2kg CO₂e
            Carpool
            Average priceUS$10 - US$13Average duration1h 10m
            5kg CO₂e

            Train Cambridge to London: Trip Overview

            Please note, this information is subject to change.

            Average ticket priceUS$38
            Average train trip duration1h 7m
            Number of daily trains79
            Earliest train departure07:00
            Distance76 km
            Latest train departure23:53

            Cambridge to London Train

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            Frequently asked questions on the trip Cambridge - London

            1. How much does a cheap train ticket from Cambridge to London cost?

              The average train ticket price from Cambridge to London is US$38. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Cambridge to London is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

            2. How long is the train trip from Cambridge to London?

              A train trip between Cambridge and London is around 1h 7m, although the fastest train will take about 47m. This is the time it takes to travel the 79 km that separates the two cities.

            3. How many daily train are there between Cambridge and London?

              The number of trains from Cambridge to London can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 79. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Cambridge to London by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

            4. Which train companies travel from Cambridge to London?

              When taking the train from Cambridge to London, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greater Anglia, Great Northern, ThamesLink.

            5. What are the departure and arrival stations for a train from Cambridge to London?

              Trains travelling between Cambridge and London leave from Cambridge Central Train Station or Cambridge North Train Station and arrive at King's Cross, St Pancras International, Euston Station.

            Find cheapest prices for trains

            Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

            Best price found
            30/10
            US$37
            31/10
            US$45
            Today
            US$34
            02/11
            US$21
            03/11
            US$21
            04/11
            US$21
            05/11
            US$21
            06/11
            US$21
            busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cambridge to London was searched and found on 02 Nov 2025 with a price of US$21

            To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Cambridge to London as early as possible.

            You can expect to pay from US$21 to US$148 for a train ticket from Cambridge to London based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$21, which is on 2025-11-02.

            About Train Travel

            Train Travel Tips

            Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Cambridge to London is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

            Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to London you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

            By choosing the train between Cambridge and London, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

            Create your own real-life musical score by curating a personalised train travel playlist – the perfect accompaniment for your journey from Cambridge to London.

            Did you know?

            You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

            The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

            The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers travelled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

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