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Charing Cross (Station) to Cambridge trains

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The average train between Charing Cross (Station) and Cambridge takes 1h 12m and the fastest train takes 1h. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Charing Cross (Station) to Cambridge. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 12m
Duration
57 mi
Distance
£36
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Charing Cross (Station) to Cambridge train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Charing Cross (Station) and Cambridge. The earliest departure is at 12:19 AM at night, and the last departure from Charing Cross (Station) is at 11:47 PM which arrives into Cambridge at 1:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Leicester Square station and take an average of 1h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)Great Northern1h 9m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    London Underground (Tube)Great Northern1h 8m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    London Underground (Tube)Great Northern1h 27m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)Great Northern1h 31m • 1 change
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    London Underground (Tube)Great Northern5h 44m • 1 change
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    London Underground (Tube)Great Northern1h 44m • 1 change
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    London Underground (Tube)Great Northern1h • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)Great Northern1h 31m • 1 change
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    London Underground (Tube)Great Northern5h 44m • 1 change
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    London Underground (Tube)Great Northern1h 44m • 1 change
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    London Underground (Tube)Great Northern1h • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 57.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 12m

What companies run services between Charing Cross (Station), Greater London, England and Cambridge, England?

Great Northern operates a train from King's Cross to Cambridge every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £26–45 and the journey takes 49 min. Thameslink also services this route 6 times a week.

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