The average train between Cambridge Station and Waterloo Station takes 1h 22m and the fastest train takes 1h 3m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Cambridge Station 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 Station and Waterloo Station. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cambridge Station is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Waterloo Station at 1:19 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 1h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 24m • 1 change

1h 20m • 1 change

1h 9m • 1 change

1h 23m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Cambridge Station to Waterloo Station. However, there are services departing from Cambridge Station station and arriving at Waterloo Station station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.
Cambridge Station to Waterloo Station train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Cambridge station.
Cambridge Station to Waterloo Station train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at King's Cross station.
Book your Cambridge Station to Waterloo Station train tickets online with Great Northern, London Underground (Tube) and Thameslink.
The distance between Cambridge Station and Waterloo Station is 78.7 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.