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The average train between Charing Cross and Cambridge takes 1h 12m 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.

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

Charing Cross to Cambridge train times

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 11:50 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 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)Great Northern1h 6m • 1 change
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    London Underground (Tube)Great Northern1h 23m • 1 change
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    London Underground (Tube)Great Northern1h 6m • 1 change
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    London Underground (Tube)Great Northern1h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)Great Northern1h 30m • 1 change
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    London Underground (Tube)Great Northern5h 43m • 1 change
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    London Underground (Tube)Great Northern1h 43m • 1 change
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    London Underground (Tube)Great Northern59 min • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)Great Northern1h 30m • 1 change
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    London Underground (Tube)Great Northern2h 21m • 1 change
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    London Underground (Tube)Great Northern1h 43m • 1 change
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    London Underground (Tube)Great Northern59 min • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)Great Northern1h 30m • 1 change
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    London Underground (Tube)Great Northern1h 31m • 1 change
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    London Underground (Tube)Thameslink1h 21m • 1 change
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    London Underground (Tube)Great Northern1h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)Great Northern1h 24m • 1 change
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    London Underground (Tube)Great Northern1h 31m • 1 change
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    London Underground (Tube)Great Northern1h 42m • 1 change
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    London Underground (Tube)Great Northern1h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)Great Northern5h 51m • 1 change
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    London Underground (Tube)Great Northern1h 43m • 1 change
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    London Underground (Tube)Great Northern59 min • 1 change
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    London Underground (Tube)Great Northern59 min • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)Great Northern1h 30m • 1 change
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    London Underground (Tube)Great Northern5h 43m • 1 change
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    London Underground (Tube)Great Northern1h 43m • 1 change
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    London Underground (Tube)Great Northern59 min • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Charing Cross to Cambridge? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 56.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 12m

What companies run services between Charing Cross, 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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