First Class
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cambridge to Kentish Town among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £32 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 1m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £32, while a train costs an average of £32.
Distance: 74 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£32 Average Price Cheapest | £14 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 1m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 2m sooner (1h 31m by train vs 1h 33m by car). Tickets start at around £32 compared to roughly £14 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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Trains from Cambridge to Kentish Town run on average 1 times per day, taking around 1h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £32 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:42, the last at 23:51. The fastest train covers the 74 km distance in 1h 0m.
Distance 74 km |
Average train duration 1h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price £32 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 1h 0m |
First train 5:42 |
Last train 23:51 |
Best time to book 2 days |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cambridge to Kentish Town by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Kentish Town, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Cambridge to Kentish Town trains use the Cambridge to station pair. Use this guide to compare Cambridge and Kentish Town train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Cambridge is 1 km from Cambridge city centre. Public transport options include:
Cambridge has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Cambridge.
Wi-Fi is available at Cambridge. ATMs are available at Cambridge.
Ticket office support is available at Cambridge.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Cambridge: Parking, WC.
Available at Cambridge: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Cambridge: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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