The average train between London Paddington and Cambridge takes 1h 18m and the fastest train takes 1h 3m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from London Paddington 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 London Paddington and Cambridge. The earliest departure is at 12:13 AM at night, and the last departure from London Paddington is at 11:46 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 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 24m • 1 change

1h 11m • 1 change

1h 30m • 1 change

1h 44m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from London Paddington to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from London Paddington station and arriving at Cambridge station via Cambridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 18m.
London Paddington to Cambridge train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from King's Cross station.
London Paddington to Cambridge train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Cambridge station.
Book your London Paddington to Cambridge train tickets online with London Underground (Tube), Thameslink and Great Northern.
The distance between London Paddington and Cambridge is 78.6 km. The road distance is 94 km.
Great Northern operates a train from King's Cross to Cambridge every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £26–60 and the journey takes 49 min. Thameslink also services this route 6 times a week.