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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Cambridge station (CBG) to London Heathrow Airport
Cheapest price on 03 Sept
£24
Average ticket price on 03 Sept
£39
Fastest journey on 03 Sept
2 h 20 m
Average journey duration on 03 Sept
2 h 30 m
Trains on 03 Sept
6
Distance
90 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cambridge station (CBG) to London Heathrow Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cambridge station (CBG) to London Heathrow Airport will cost around £39 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £24.
On Thu 03 Sept, we found 6 trains from Cambridge station (CBG) to London Heathrow Airport, including 6 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 90 km distance in an average of 2 h 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 20 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 33 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
8:182h33Cambridge station (CBG)10:51London Heathrow Airport£241One-way0 changes- 5:182h33Cambridge station (CBG)7:51London Heathrow Airport£361One-way0 changes
- 6:182h33Cambridge station (CBG)8:51London Heathrow Airport£381One-way0 changes
- 7:482h33Cambridge station (CBG)10:21London Heathrow Airport£391One-way0 changes
- 8:482h39Cambridge station (CBG)11:27London Heathrow Airport£481One-way0 changes
- 7:092h20Cambridge station (CBG)9:29London Heathrow Airport£491One-way0 changes
- 6:182h33Cambridge station (CBG)8:51London Heathrow Airport£381One-way0 changes
- 8:182h33Cambridge station (CBG)10:51London Heathrow Airport£241One-way0 changes
- 5:182h33Cambridge station (CBG)7:51London Heathrow Airport£361One-way0 changes
- 7:482h33Cambridge station (CBG)10:21London Heathrow Airport£391One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Cambridge station (CBG) to London Heathrow Airport
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Cambridge station (CBG) to London Heathrow Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 31m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, while a train costs an average of £38.
Distance: 90 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£38 Average Price | £15 Average Price Cheapest | £32 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 31m Average total duration Fastest 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 46m Average total duration 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge station (CBG) to London Heathrow Airport:
A coach is £23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cambridge station (CBG) to London Heathrow Airport costing on average £38.
Other travel options to London Heathrow Airport take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 16m.
Tickets start at around £38 compared to roughly £32 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-6.18. The journey takes 2h 1m versus 1h 40m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Cambridge station (CBG) to London Heathrow Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Cambridge station (CBG) to London Heathrow Airport trains for today, Wednesday 2 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W45488+ C36955 | 13:51 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2h01 | 15:52 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1 change | |
W45488+C36955+ W10682 | On time 13:51 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2h10 | 16:01 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2 changes | |
| W45488+C37334 | 13:51 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2h15 | 16:06 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 1 change | |
| P76329+C36965 | On time 13:59 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2h08 | 16:07 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1 change | |
 G77015+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+W10685 | On time 14:12 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2h04 | 16:16 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2 changes | |
| G77015+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+W10685 | On time 14:12 Cambridge station (CBG) | 1h58 | 16:10 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2 changes | |
| W45406+C36976 | 14:21 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2h01 | 16:22 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1 change | |
| W45406+C36976+W10688 | 14:21 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2h10 | 16:31 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2 changes | |
| W45406+C37345 | 14:21 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2h15 | 16:36 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 1 change | |
| C10185+W32878+C37345 | On time 14:24 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2h12 | 16:36 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2 changes | |
| C10185+W32878+C37345 | On time 14:24 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2h06 | 16:30 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2 changes | |
| G77020+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+W10691 | 14:42 Cambridge station (CBG) | 1h58 | 16:40 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2 changes | |
| G77020+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+W10691 | 14:42 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2h04 | 16:46 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2 changes | |
| W45481+C36996 | 14:51 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2h01 | 16:52 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1 change | |
| W45481+C36996+W10694 | 14:51 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2h10 | 17:01 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2 changes | |
| W45481+C37356 | 14:51 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2h15 | 17:06 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 1 change | |
| G77025+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+W10697 | 15:12 Cambridge station (CBG) | 1h58 | 17:10 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2 changes | |
| W45410+C37019 | 15:21 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2h01 | 17:22 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1 change | |
| Thursday 3 September | |||||
| 5:18 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2h33 | 7:51 London Heathrow Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 6:18 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2h33 | 8:51 London Heathrow Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 7:09 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2h20 | 9:29 London Heathrow Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 7:48 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2h33 | 10:21 London Heathrow Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 8:18 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2h33 | 10:51 London Heathrow Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 8:48 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2h39 | 11:27 London Heathrow Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cambridge station (CBG) to London Heathrow Airport
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Cambridge station (CBG) to London Heathrow Airport run on average 26 times per day, taking around 2h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £20 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:45, the last at 19:51. The fastest train covers the 90 km distance in 1h 59m.
Distance 90 km |
Average train duration 2h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Trains per day 26 |
Fastest train 1h 59m |
First train 4:45 |
Last train 19:51 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: Thameslink, Greater Anglia, Great Northern, Elizabeth line from Cambridge station (CBG) to London Heathrow Airport trainsThameslink, Greater Anglia, Great Northern, Elizabeth line trains will get you between Cambridge station (CBG) and London Heathrow Airport from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Cambridge station (CBG) to London Heathrow Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cambridge station (CBG) to London Heathrow Airport 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 London Heathrow Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Cambridge station (CBG) and London Heathrow Airport
Most Cambridge station (CBG) to London Heathrow Airport trains use the Cambridge to London Kings Cross station pair. Use this guide to compare Cambridge station (CBG) and London Heathrow Airport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Cambridge from Cambridge city centre
Cambridge is 1 km from Cambridge city centre. Public transport options include:
Cambridge train station facilities and services
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
Food and drink options are available at Cambridge.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Cambridge. ATMs are available at Cambridge.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Cambridge.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cambridge: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Cambridge: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
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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