The cheapest and fastest trains from Great Shelford to London
Cheapest price
£17
Average price
£17
Fastest journey
1 h 16 m
Average duration
1 h 16 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
73 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Great Shelford to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Great Shelford to London will cost around £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £17.
Of the 1 trains that leave Great Shelford for London every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 73 km distance in an average of 1 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 16 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 16 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.
15:421h16Great Shelford16:58London£171One-way0 changes
15:421h16Great Shelford16:58London£171One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Great Shelford to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Great Shelford to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £17.
Distance: 73 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£17 Average Price | £15 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 58m Average total duration 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Great Shelford to London train times
The table below shows live departures for Great Shelford to London trains for today, Wednesday 15 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 19:24 Shelford (cambs) | 1h18 | 20:42 London | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 20:25 Shelford (cambs) | 1h17 | 21:42 London | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 21:25 Shelford (cambs) | 1h17 | 22:42 London | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 21:54 Shelford (cambs) | 1h18 | 23:12 London | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 22:25 Shelford (cambs) | 1h17 | 23:42 London | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 22:54 Shelford (cambs) | 1h24 | 0:18 London | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 16 July | |||||
![]() | 15:42 Great Shelford | 1h16 | 16:58 London | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets Great Shelford to London by train or coach
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Great Shelford to London
Trains from Great Shelford to London run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:08, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 73 km distance in 1h 16m.
Distance 73 km |
Average train duration 1h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 16m |
First train 0:08 |
Last train 23:56 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 35 days |
Train companies: Greater Anglia from Great Shelford to London trainsGreater Anglia trains will get you between Great Shelford and London from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Great Shelford to London train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Great Shelford to London 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Great Shelford and London
Most Great Shelford to London trains use the Shelford to London Liverpool Street station pair, with some services arriving at Tottenham Hale. Use this guide to compare Great Shelford and London train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Great Shelford station do trains to London leave from?
Getting to Shelford from Great Shelford city centre
Shelford train station facilities and services
Shelford has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Shelford.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Shelford.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Shelford.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Shelford: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Shelford: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Shelford: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which London station do trains from Great Shelford arrive at?
Getting to London Liverpool Street from London city centre
London Liverpool Street is 3 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Liverpool Street train station facilities and services
London Liverpool Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at London Liverpool Street.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at London Liverpool Street. ATMs are available at London Liverpool Street.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at London Liverpool Street. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Liverpool Street: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Liverpool Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Liverpool Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: All the platforms are on the same level. There are lifts and escalators available to get to the Liverpool Street bus station and shops, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available at the taxi rank along platform 10 (during station opening hours) and outside the station entrance (during station closing hours), Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Tottenham Hale from London city centre
Tottenham Hale is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
Tottenham Hale train station facilities and services
Tottenham Hale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Tottenham Hale.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Tottenham Hale.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Tottenham Hale. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Tottenham Hale: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Tottenham Hale: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Tottenham Hale: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, 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.
Getting to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 from London city centre
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 is 23 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 train station facilities and services
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3. ATMs are available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3: Parking, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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