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The average train between London and Cambridge takes 1h 10m and the fastest train takes 49 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.

1h 10m
Duration
55 mi
Distance
£30
Average price
Every 15 minutes
Frequency

London to Cambridge train times

Trains run every 15 minutes between London and Cambridge. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from London is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Cambridge at 1:19 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    train train 55 min • Direct
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    train train 1h 13m • Direct
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    train train 55 min • Direct
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    train train 1h 27m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    train train 1h 13m • Direct
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    train train 1h 19m • Direct
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    train train 1h 18m • Direct
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    train train 1h 36m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    train train 1h 13m • Direct
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    train train 1h 19m • Direct
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    train train 1h 18m • Direct
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    train train 1h 36m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    train train 1h 13m • Direct
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    train train 1h 19m • Direct
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    train train 1h 18m • Direct
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    train train 1h 32m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    train train 1h 13m • Direct
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    train train 1h 19m • Direct
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    train train 1h 30m • Direct
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    train train 1h 31m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    train train 1h 33m • Direct
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    train train 1h 18m • Direct
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    train train 1h 36m • Direct
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    train train 1h 29m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 1h 13m • Direct
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    train train 1h 19m • Direct
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    train train 1h 18m • Direct
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    train train 1h 36m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from London 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.

Map of how to get from London to Cambridge.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 55.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 10m

What companies run services between London, England and Cambridge, England?

Great Northern operates a train from King's Cross to Cambridge every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £26–45 and the journey takes 49 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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