There are 5 ways to get from Waterloo East Station to Cambridge by train, bus, car, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from London Blackfriars to Cambridgetrain Brighton - Cambridge / ...
1h 31m£30–60Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from London to Cambridge58.1 mi
1h 54m£4–8Bus
- Take the bus from Southwark St /Blackfriars Road to Coach Stationbus A8
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Parksidebus 727 / ...
3h 3m£12–31Drive 57.9 mi
- Drive from Waterloo East Station to Cambridgecar 57.9 mi
1h 16m£15–21Line 76 bus, train
- Take the bus from Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road to Tottenham Hale Bus Stationbus 76
- Take the train from Tottenham Hale to Cambridgetrain London Liverpool Street - Cambridge North / ...
2h 44m£25–48
Waterloo East Station to Cambridge by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waterloo East Station to Cambridge is to rideshare which costs £4 - £8 and takes 1h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Waterloo East Station to Cambridge is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs £14 - £21.
No, there is no direct bus from Waterloo East Station to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Southwark St /Blackfriars Road and arriving at Parkside via Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from London Blackfriars and arriving at Cambridge. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 17m.
The distance between Waterloo East Station and Cambridge is 61 miles. The road distance is 58.3 miles.
The best way to get from Waterloo East Station to Cambridge without a car is to train which takes 1h 31m and costs £30 - £60.
The train from London Blackfriars to Cambridge takes 1h 17m including transfers and departs hourly.
Waterloo East Station to Cambridge bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Southwark St /Blackfriars Road station.
Waterloo East Station to Cambridge train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from London Blackfriars station.
The best way to get from Waterloo East Station to Cambridge is to train which takes 1h 31m and costs £30 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £35 and takes 3h 3m.
What companies run services between Waterloo East Station, England and Cambridge, England?
Thameslink operates a train from London Blackfriars to Cambridge hourly. Tickets cost £30–60 and the journey takes 1h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Waterloo East Station to Parkside via Southwark St /Blackfriars Road and Coach Station in around 3h 3m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from London Blackfriars to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- greateranglia.co.uk
Train from Tottenham Hale to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Southwark St /Blackfriars Road to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–18
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Coach Station to Parkside
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–14
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
.jpg "Bus Exterior")
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road to Tottenham Hale Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 10 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
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Waterloo East Station to Cambridge bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.
Waterloo East Station to Cambridge train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Cambridge station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waterloo East Station to Cambridge is 58 miles. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Waterloo East Station to Cambridge.
Book your Waterloo East Station to Cambridge train tickets online with Omio.
There are 903+ hotels available in Cambridge.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Waterloo East Station and Cambridge. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.