- Must visit
The Fitzwilliam Museum
The University of Cambridge’s principal museum, known for antiquities, paintings, manuscripts, and decorative arts. A major cultural highlight with strong collections and a grand historic building.
Cheapest price
$12
Average price
$18
Fastest journey
48 m
Average duration
49 m
Trains per day
86
Distance
79 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Cambridge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Cambridge will cost around $18 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
Of the 86 trains that leave London for Cambridge on Sat, May 23, 84 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, May 23 the direct trains cover the 79 km distance in an average of 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 48 m .
On Sat, May 23 the slowest trains will take 49 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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G77017Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $11. 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 $11, and a bus costs an average of $14.
Distance: 49 miles (79 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$29 Average price Cheapest | $36 Average price | $40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 2m Average total duration 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 London to Cambridge:
A train is $7 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Cambridge costing on average $36 (€29).
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 32m.
The journey is about 24m faster (1h 16m by train vs 1h 40m by car) and roughly $11 (€9) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($29 (€24) vs $40 (€33)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Great Northern, Greater Anglia, Thameslink.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for London to Cambridge trains for today, Friday, May 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W45429 | Delayed 5:02 PM 6:01 PMLondon St Pancras International (STP) | 1h08 | 7:09 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P66662 | 6:08 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h18 | 7:26 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G77064 | 6:18 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h55 | 7:13 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P76374 | 6:23 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h26 | 7:49 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C82677 | 6:24 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h11 | 7:35 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W45390 | On time 6:31 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1h08 | 7:39 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P66665 | 6:37 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h15 | 7:52 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G77071 | On time 6:48 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h55 | 7:43 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P76380 | 6:53 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h26 | 8:19 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C82679 | 6:54 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h14 | 8:08 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W45404 | On time 7:01 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1h09 | 8:10 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P66667 | 7:08 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h14 | 8:22 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G77076 | On time 7:18 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h56 | 8:14 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P76386 | On time 7:24 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h25 | 8:49 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W45388 | On time 7:31 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1h08 | 8:39 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G77082 | On time 7:48 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h55 | 8:43 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C82690 | On time 7:54 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h11 | 9:05 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W45400 | 8:01 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1h08 | 9:09 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G77086 | On time 8:24 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h53 | 9:17 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P76398 | On time 8:24 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h25 | 9:49 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W45475 | On time 8:31 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1h08 | 9:39 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C10168 | 8:36 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h29 | 10:05 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G77092 | On time 8:48 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h55 | 9:43 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P76404 | On time 8:54 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h13 | 10:07 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G77096 | 9:18 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h55 | 10:13 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P76410 | 9:24 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h25 | 10:49 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W45469 | On time 9:31 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1h08 | 10:39 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C10179 | 9:36 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h29 | 11:05 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G77102 | 9:48 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h55 | 10:43 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G77106 | 10:18 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h55 | 11:13 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P76422 | On time 10:24 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h27 | 11:51 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W45394 | On time 10:31 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1h11 | 11:42 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C10170 | 10:36 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h29 | 12:05 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G77112 | On time 10:48 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h57 | 11:45 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P76428 | 10:54 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h14 | 12:08 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G27348 | On time 11:06 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h29 | 12:35 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G77116 | On time 11:18 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h58 | 12:16 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P76434 | On time 11:24 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h25 | 12:49 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W45466 | On time 11:31 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1h08 | 12:39 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P76442 | On time 11:56 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 1h23 | 1:19 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C82667 | 12:01 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h13 | 1:14 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G26271 | 12:31 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h19 | 1:50 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G27017 | 5:01 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h18 | 6:19 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C82500 | 5:31 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h08 | 6:39 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C10240 | 5:36 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h29 | 7:05 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C93314 | 5:54 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h49 | 6:43 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G77125 | 6:01 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h11 | 7:12 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
X51716 | 6:27 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h12 | 7:39 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C10219 | 6:36 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h29 | 8:05 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C93323 | 6:54 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h49 | 7:43 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
X51337 | 6:57 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h12 | 8:09 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C93328 | 7:24 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h50 | 8:14 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
X51715 | 7:27 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h12 | 8:39 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C10236 | 7:36 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h29 | 9:05 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C93334 | 7:54 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h49 | 8:43 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
X51273 | 7:57 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h12 | 9:09 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C93339 | 8:24 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h48 | 9:12 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
X51326 | 8:27 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h12 | 9:39 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C10235 | 8:36 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h29 | 10:05 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C93345 | 8:54 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h49 | 9:43 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
X51373 | 8:57 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h12 | 10:09 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C93349 | 9:24 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h50 | 10:14 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
X51707 | 9:27 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h12 | 10:39 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C10231 | 9:36 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h29 | 11:05 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C93355 | 9:54 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h49 | 10:43 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
X51675 | 9:56 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h13 | 11:09 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C93359 | 10:21 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h53 | 11:14 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
X51668 | 10:27 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h12 | 11:39 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C10216 | 10:38 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h27 | 12:05 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C93365 | 10:54 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h49 | 11:43 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
X51220 | 10:57 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h12 | 12:09 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C93369 | 11:21 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h52 | 12:13 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
X51257 | 11:27 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h12 | 12:39 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C10225 | 11:36 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h29 | 1:05 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C93375 | 11:54 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h49 | 12:43 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
X51372 | 11:57 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h12 | 1:09 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C93379 | 12:24 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h49 | 1:13 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
X51324 | 12:27 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h12 | 1:39 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C10246 | 12:36 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h29 | 2:05 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G77003 | 12:51 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h52 | 1:43 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
X51323 | 12:57 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h12 | 2:09 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G77007 | 1:24 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h49 | 2:13 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
X51705 | 1:27 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h12 | 2:39 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C10215 | 1:37 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h28 | 3:05 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G77013 | 1:54 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h49 | 2:43 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
X51295 | 1:57 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h12 | 3:09 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G77017 | 2:24 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h49 | 3:13 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
X51225 | 2:27 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h12 | 3:39 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C10210 | 2:37 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h28 | 4:05 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G77023 | 2:54 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h49 | 3:43 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
X51223 | 2:57 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h12 | 4:09 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G77027 | 3:24 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h49 | 4:13 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
X51261 | 3:27 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h12 | 4:39 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C10230 | 3:37 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h28 | 5:05 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G77033 | 3:52 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h51 | 4:43 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
X51339 | 3:55 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h14 | 5:09 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G77038 | 4:18 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h55 | 5:13 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
X51388 | 4:28 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h11 | 5:39 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C10229 | 4:36 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h29 | 6:05 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G77045 | 4:54 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h49 | 5:43 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
X51260 | 4:59 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h10 | 6:09 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P66068 · P76363 · LE956400 | 5:09 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 2h21 | 7:30 PM Cambridge North (CMB) | 2 transfers | |
G77050 | 5:24 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h49 | 6:13 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
X51259 | 5:28 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h11 | 6:39 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C10220 | 5:36 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h29 | 7:05 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P66091 · P76369 · LE954600 | 5:39 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) | 2h16 | 7:55 PM Cambridge North (CMB) | 2 transfers | |
G77057 | 5:54 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h49 | 6:43 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from London to Cambridge run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 49 miles (79 km) distance in 49m.
Distance 49 miles (79 km) |
Average train duration 1h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 49m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
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The University of Cambridge’s principal museum, known for antiquities, paintings, manuscripts, and decorative arts. A major cultural highlight with strong collections and a grand historic building.
A celebrated house museum and modern art gallery with a distinctive domestic setting and contemporary exhibitions. One of Cambridge’s most stylish and photogenic cultural stops.
Compact but highly regarded university museum with world cultures, archaeology, and ethnographic collections. Especially good for thoughtful, lesser-known visits in central Cambridge.
One of Cambridge’s signature streets, lined with famous college views and always busy with visitors. It is among the most recognizable and photogenic stretches in the city.
Scenic walking area along the river leading out from Cambridge toward Grantchester. Very popular for peaceful walks, picnics, and social-media-friendly countryside views.
Historic central square with daily market activity, surrounded by university landmarks and city shopping streets. A practical and lively starting point for exploring Cambridge.
Cambridge’s version of crème brûlée, linked to Trinity College and traditionally topped with a caramelised sugar crust branded with the college crest.
A sticky spiced currant bun long associated with Fitzbillies in Cambridge, famous locally as a classic sweet treat with tea or coffee.
A classic English ritual of tea served with finger sandwiches, scones, and cakes, widely enjoyed in Cambridge tearooms and hotels.
Refined riverside restaurant known for modern British fine dining, tasting menus, and polished service in an elegant setting.
Historic Cambridge pub famous for classic British dishes, real ale, and its strong links to the city’s academic and wartime history.
Iconic Cambridge café and bakery best known for Chelsea buns, brunch, cakes, and a long-standing local reputation.
Cambridge is pricier than many UK cities, with high hotel and dining costs, but casual meals and buses are manageable.
Service is sometimes included; if not, tip 10-12.5% in restaurants for good service. Round up in taxis. No tip needed for pubs, cafés, or counter service.
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