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

The cheapest train tickets from London to Cambridge start from £9. The average price for this train route is around £30. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from London to Cambridge?

The average train journey time from London to Cambridge is 1h 9m, covering a distance of 42 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 45m and is operated by Greater Anglia .

Which train operators serve the London to Cambridge route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 76 trains available per day, including services from Greater Anglia , Great Northern , ThamesLink .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from London to Cambridge?

The earliest train from London to Cambridge departs at 07:01. And the latest train departs at 23:59.

Which is the best train operator from London to Cambridge?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is ThamesLink , with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from London to Cambridge?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator ThamesLink has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from London to Cambridge?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is ThamesLink , with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from London to Cambridge?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is ThamesLink , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Train London to Cambridge from £9

Next train departures

Next departures from London to Cambridge on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:10	Tottenham Hale	1h 2m	08:12	Whittlesford Parkway, Whittlesford (Cambridgeshire)	Cheapest
Train	17:19	Tottenham Hale	45m	18:04	Whittlesford Parkway, Whittlesford (Cambridgeshire)	Fastest
Train	07:12	King's Cross	57m	08:09	Cambridge North Train Station	No tags
Train	07:28	London Liverpool Street	1h 32m	09:00	Cambridge North Train Station	No tags
Train	07:01	St Pancras International	1h 10m	08:11	Cambridge Central Train Station	No tags

Next departures from London to Cambridge on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:10	Tottenham Hale	1h 8m	08:18	Cambridge North Train Station	Cheapest
Train	07:10	Tottenham Hale	47m	07:57	Whittlesford Parkway, Whittlesford (Cambridgeshire)	Fastest
Train	07:12	King's Cross	57m	08:09	Cambridge North Train Station	No tags
Train	07:28	London Liverpool Street	1h 30m	08:58	Cambridge North Train Station	No tags
Train	07:01	St Pancras International	1h 10m	08:11	Cambridge Central Train Station	No tags

Next departures from London to Cambridge on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:21	Tottenham Hale	53m	09:14	Whittlesford Parkway, Whittlesford (Cambridgeshire)	Cheapest
Train	15:24	King's Cross	50m	16:14	Cambridge Central Train Station	Fastest
Train	08:08	London Liverpool Street	1h 27m	09:35	Cambridge North Train Station	No tags
Train	08:12	King's Cross	1h 11m	09:23	Cambridge North Train Station	No tags
Train	15:40	St Pancras International	1h 11m	16:51	Cambridge Central Train Station	No tags

Next departures from London to Cambridge on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:36	Tottenham Hale	59m	09:35	Whittlesford Parkway, Whittlesford (Cambridgeshire)	Cheapest
Train	07:24	King's Cross	49m	08:13	Cambridge Central Train Station	Fastest
Train	07:24	King's Cross	55m	08:19	Cambridge North Train Station	No tags
Train	07:24	London Liverpool Street	1h 34m	08:58	Cambridge North Train Station	No tags
Train	07:01	St Pancras International	1h 8m	08:09	Cambridge Central Train Station	No tags

Next departures from London to Cambridge on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:36	Tottenham Hale	1h 13m	16:49	Cambridge Central Train Station	Cheapest
Train	07:24	King's Cross	49m	08:13	Cambridge Central Train Station	Fastest
Train	07:24	King's Cross	55m	08:19	Cambridge North Train Station	No tags
Train	07:24	London Liverpool Street	1h 34m	08:58	Cambridge North Train Station	No tags
Train	07:01	St Pancras International	1h 8m	08:09	Cambridge Central Train Station	No tags

Next departures from London to Cambridge on 18 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:06	Tottenham Hale	1h 13m	16:19	Cambridge Central Train Station	Cheapest
Train	07:24	King's Cross	49m	08:13	Cambridge Central Train Station	Fastest
Train	07:24	King's Cross	55m	08:19	Cambridge North Train Station	No tags
Train	07:24	London Liverpool Street	1h 34m	08:58	Cambridge North Train Station	No tags
Train	07:01	St Pancras International	1h 8m	08:09	Cambridge Central Train Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from London to Cambridge

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Cambridge. The journey takes about 1 hour 20 minutes and with fares starting at just £5, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 20mAverage duration

50 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£9 - £53	Average duration2h 35m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£9 - £56	Average duration1h 9m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£5 - £11	Average duration1h 20m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in London and Cambridge?

London

A
King's Cross
7 York Way, London N1 9AA, UK
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B
St Pancras International
King's Cross St. Pancras, Euston Rd, Kings Cross, London N1 9AL, UK
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C
Euston Station
Euston Railway Station B40 The Balcony, Eversholt St, London NW1 2DU, UK
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D
Waterloo
Waterloo Station Southbank, Station Approach, London SE1 8SW, UK
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E
London Bridge
51-55 St Thomas St, London SE1 3QX, UK
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F
Marylebone
Melcombe Pl, London NW1 6JJ, UK
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Cambridge

A
Cambridge Central Train Station
22 Station Rd, Cambridge CB1, UK
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B
Whittlesford Parkway, Whittlesford (Cambridgeshire)
Whittlesford Parkway, Whittlesford, Cambridge CB22 4NL, UK
C
Cambridge North Train Station
33 Sandy Ln, Cambridge CB4 1TH, UK
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Train Companies

Greater Anglia

4/521 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness5

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi3.8

Great Northern

4/51 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness0

Cleanliness5

WiFi5

Based on 1 reviews, the company was rated 4 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the seats but often complained with the ticket access. Great Northern ticket prices on this trip start at £29

Great Northern London Cambridge recent customer reviews

It was a little confusing to know if our tickets would work when the train changed but luckily it did. Beyond that it was pretty straightforward

Sydney-marie R.

29 July 2023

ThamesLink

4.5/510 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

WiFi5

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Amtrak Acela

Frequently asked questions about travelling from London to Cambridge by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from London to Cambridge?
The cheapest train tickets from London to Cambridge start from £9. The average price for this train route is around £30. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from London to Cambridge?
The average train journey time from London to Cambridge is 1h 9m, covering a distance of 42 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 45m and is operated by Greater Anglia.
Which train operators serve the London to Cambridge route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 76 trains available per day, including services from Greater Anglia, Great Northern, ThamesLink.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from London to Cambridge?
The earliest train from London to Cambridge departs at 07:01. And the latest train departs at 23:59.
Which is the best train operator from London to Cambridge?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is ThamesLink, with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from London to Cambridge?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator ThamesLink has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from London to Cambridge?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is ThamesLink, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from London to Cambridge?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is ThamesLink, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

09/12

£16

10/12

£27

Today

£31

12/12

£16

13/12

£16

14/12

£16

15/12

£16

16/12

£9

The cheapest trip from London to Cambridge was searched and found on 16 Dec 2025 with a price of £9

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

You can expect to pay from £9 to £54 for a train ticket from London to Cambridge based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £9, which is on 2025-12-16.

Usually Great Northern, ThamesLink will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.