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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cambridge to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 17m. 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 $6, and a bus costs an average of $17.
Distance: 49 miles (79 km)
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$27 Average price Cheapest | $41 Average price |
1h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 6m Average total duration 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Travel optionsfrom Cambridge to London
How to get from Cambridge to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cambridge to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX49111:50 AM2h00Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)1:50 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$201One-way0 transfers
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NX49111:50 AM2h00Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)1:50 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$201One-way0 transfers
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W585278:42 AM0h55Cambridge station (CBG)9:37 AMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)$471One-way0 transfers
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P471498:09 AM1h22Cambridge station (CBG)9:31 AMLondon Liverpool Street (LST)$261One-way0 transfers
P482758:18 AM1h27Cambridge station (CBG)9:45 AMLondon Liverpool Street (LST)$261One-way0 transfers
G844668:21 AM1h08Cambridge station (CBG)9:29 AMLondon St Pancras International (STP)$381One-way0 transfers
NX727 · NXA89:20 AM3h30Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)12:50 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$401One-way1 transfer
NX727 · NXA87:55 AM3h55Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)11:50 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$401One-way1 transfer
NX727 · NXA812:15 PM3h35Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)3:50 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$401One-way1 transfer
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Travel from Cambridge to London: Journey Details
Approximately 100 kilometers separate London and the University city of Cambridge for travelers in the UK. The journey is straightforward by train or bus, with fast frequent services connecting the cities. Train services are notably quicker, with a choice of 2 routes, to London King's Cross or Liverpool Street station. Travel times range from under an hour to an hour and 30 minutes. Direct bus services from Cambridge to Victoria Coach Station in central London take between an hour and 45 minutes and 2 hours and 15 minutes.
Return trips from London to Cambridge are also available.
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This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge to London:
A train is $11 (€9) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cambridge to London costing on average $17 (€14).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 23m.
- Around 19 buses per day.
- Around 14 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cambridge and London as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cambridge station (CBG) and arrive in London Liverpool Street (LST).
- Buses mostly depart from Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express, Megabus to go to London by bus.
- Travel with Great Northern, Greater Anglia, Thameslink, CrossCountry to go to London by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 13 direct trains per day with Great Northern, Greater Anglia, Thameslink.
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