The average train between Cambridge and Waterloo Station takes 1h 23m and the fastest train takes 1h 3m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Cambridge to Waterloo Station. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Cambridge and Waterloo Station. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cambridge is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Waterloo Station at 5:58 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 1h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Waterloo Station. However, there are services departing from Cambridge station and arriving at Waterloo Station station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.
Cambridge to Waterloo Station train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Cambridge station.
Cambridge to Waterloo Station train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at King's Cross station.
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The distance between Cambridge and Waterloo Station is 79.1 km. The road distance is 94 km.
Great Northern operates a train from Cambridge to King's Cross every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £26–65 and the journey takes 51 min. Thameslink also services this route 6 times a week.