The average train between Waterloo Station and Cambridge Station takes 1h 15m and the fastest train takes 1h 1m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Waterloo Station to Cambridge Station. 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 Waterloo Station and Cambridge Station. The earliest departure is at 12:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Waterloo Station is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Cambridge Station at 1:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Euston station and take an average of 1h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Waterloo Station to Cambridge Station. However, there are services departing from Waterloo Station station and arriving at Cambridge Station station via Cambridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 15m.
Waterloo Station to Cambridge Station train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from King's Cross station.
Waterloo Station to Cambridge Station train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Cambridge station.
Book your Waterloo Station to Cambridge Station train tickets online with London Underground (Tube) and Great Northern.
The distance between Waterloo Station and Cambridge Station is 78.7 km. The road distance is 94 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.