- Distance: 55.5 mi
- Duration: 1h 10m
The average train between London and Cambridge takes 1h 10m and the fastest train takes 48 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from London 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 15 minutes between London and Cambridge. The earliest departure is at 1:01 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from London is at 7:48 PM which arrives into Cambridge at 8:43 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from London station and arriving at Cambridge station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 1h 10m.
London to Cambridge train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from King's Cross station.
London to Cambridge train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Cambridge station.
Book your London to Cambridge train tickets online with Thameslink, Great Northern and Greater Anglia.
The distance between London and Cambridge is 78.8 km. The road distance is 89 km.
Great Northern operates a train from King's Cross to Cambridge every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £26–65 and the journey takes 49 min. Two other operators also service this route.
