There are 6 ways to get from Chelsea to Cambridge by subway, train, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway, train via London Kings Cross
best- Take the subway from South Kensington station to King's Cross St. Pancras stationsubway Piccadilly
- Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain London Kings Cross - Kings Lynn / ...
1h 23m£29–77Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from London to Cambridge58.1 mi
1h 35m£4–8Bus
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Parksidebus 491
2h 5m£11–27Subway, train
- Take the subway from South Kensington station to Liverpool Street stationsubway Circle
- Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Cambridgetrain London Liverpool Street - Cambridge North / ...
2h 7m£32–67Line 19 bus, train
- Take the bus from Chelsea Old Town Hall to Finsbury Park Interchangebus 19 / ...
- Take the train from Finsbury Park to Cambridgetrain Brighton - Cambridge / ...
2h 27m£28–68Drive 60.4 mi
- Drive from Chelsea to Cambridgecar 60.4 mi
1h 25m£15–22
Chelsea to Cambridge by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chelsea to Cambridge is to rideshare which costs £4 - £8 and takes 1h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Chelsea to Cambridge is to subway and train via London Kings Cross which takes 1h 23m and costs £29 - £80.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from London Victoria and arriving at Parkside. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Chelsea station to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from South Kensington station and arriving at Cambridge via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.
The distance between Chelsea and Cambridge is 60 miles. The road distance is 60.7 miles.
The best way to get from Chelsea to Cambridge without a car is to subway and train via London Kings Cross which takes 1h 23m and costs £29 - £80.
It takes approximately 1h 23m to get from Chelsea to Cambridge, including transfers.
Chelsea to Cambridge bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.
Chelsea to Cambridge train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from South Kensington station.
Chelsea to Cambridge bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Parkside station.
What companies run services between Chelsea, England and Cambridge, England?
National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Parkside twice daily. Tickets cost £11–27 and the journey takes 2h 5m.
Rome2Rio's guide to London Underground (Tube)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +44 343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from South Kensington station to King's Cross St. Pancras station
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–12
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
Subway from South Kensington station to Liverpool Street station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–18
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatnorthernrail.com
Train from King's Cross to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £26–65
- Website
- https://www.greatnorthernrail.com/
Train from Finsbury Park to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–65
- Website
- https://www.greatnorthernrail.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from King's Cross to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £29–60
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from Finsbury Park to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–60
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- greateranglia.co.uk
Train from London Liverpool Street to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £27–50
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from London Victoria to Parkside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £11–27
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Chelsea Old Town Hall to Finsbury Park Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from London to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chelsea to Cambridge train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at King's Cross St. Pancras station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chelsea to Cambridge is 61 miles. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Chelsea to Cambridge.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chelsea and Cambridge. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.