The average train between Charing Cross and Cambridge takes 1h 11m and the fastest train takes 59 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Charing Cross 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.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Charing Cross and Cambridge. The earliest departure is at 12:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Charing Cross is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Cambridge at 1:14 AM. All services require a transfer at King's Cross St. Pancras station and take an average of 1h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Charing Cross to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Charing Cross station and arriving at Cambridge station via Cambridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 11m.
Charing Cross to Cambridge train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from King's Cross station.
Charing Cross to Cambridge train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Cambridge station.
Book your Charing Cross to Cambridge train tickets online with London Underground (Tube) and Great Northern.
The distance between Charing Cross and Cambridge is 78.7 km. The road distance is 92 km.
Great Northern operates a train from King's Cross to Cambridge every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £26–65 and the journey takes 49 min. Thameslink also services this route 6 times a week.