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How to get fromCambridge to Londonby train, plane, bus, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Cambridge to London by train, plane, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to London International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to London International Airport (YXU)plane plane LHR - YXU
    13h 50m
    $929–3,422

  2. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Toronto Pearson International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cambridge to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane plane LGW - YYZ
    3. Take the bus from Pearson International Airport Terminal 1 to London, ON - VIA Railbus bus
    14h 52m
    $491–1,303

  3. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Toronto Pearson International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane plane LHR - YYZ
    3. Take the bus from Pearson International Airport Terminal 1 to London, ON - VIA Railbus bus
    14h 35m
    $526–1,459

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Detroit, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane LHR - DTW
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Detroit Airport to London, ON - 105, Wharncliffe Road South, Manor Parkshuttle bus
    16h 35m
    $789–1,849

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Toronto Island Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Toronto Island Airport (YTZ)plane plane LHR - YTZ
    3. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Londontrain train
    17h 14m
    $819–2,559

  6. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to London International Airport

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to London International Airport (YXU)plane plane LGW - YXU
    14h 27m
    $834–2,966

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to London International Airport (YXU) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration11h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$881Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,972.7 km
  • Duration: 13h 50m

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

There is no direct connection from Cambridge to London. However, you can take the train to King's Cross, walk to King's Cross St. Pancras station, take the subway to Heathrow Terminals 1-2-3 station, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to London International Airport (YXU), walk to London Airport - #2179, then take the line 36 bus to Fanshawe College Station - #2914. Alternatively, you can take the train to King's Cross, walk to King's Cross St. Pancras station, take the subway to Heathrow Terminals 1-2-3 station, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), walk to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1, then take the bus to London, ON - VIA Rail.

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