London Heathrow Airport to Cambridge station (CBG) train with Greater Anglia

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The cheapest and fastest trains from London Heathrow Airport to Cambridge station (CBG)

Showing times and prices for 26 Apr

Cheapest price

£34

Average price

£43

Fastest journey

1 h 57 m

Average duration

1 h 57 m

Trains per day

60

Distance

90 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Cambridge station (CBG) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Cambridge station (CBG) will cost around £43 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £34.

Fast trains

To travel from London Heathrow Airport to Cambridge station (CBG) you need to make at least 2 changes.

  • Elizabeth lineG24543+Greater AngliaP48364
    15:202h27
    Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
    17:47Cambridge station (CBG)
    £341One-way
    1 change
  • Elizabeth lineG24505+Greater AngliaP48358
    14:502h19
    Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
    17:09Cambridge station (CBG)
    £341One-way
    1 change
  • Elizabeth lineG24385+Greater AngliaP48340
    13:252h22
    Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
    15:47Cambridge station (CBG)
    £341One-way
    1 change
  • Elizabeth lineG24301+Greater AngliaP48328
    12:202h27
    Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
    14:47Cambridge station (CBG)
    £341One-way
    1 change
  • Elizabeth lineG24067+Greater AngliaP48292
    9:242h23
    Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
    11:47Cambridge station (CBG)
    £341One-way
    1 change

Travel Information

Compare coach and train for London Heathrow Airport to Cambridge station (CBG)

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from London Heathrow Airport to Cambridge station (CBG) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £17.

Distance: 90 km

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£45

Average Price

£16

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2h 18m

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1h 48m

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Additional time*

2h 51m

Average total duration

2h 21m

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Live departures

London Heathrow Airport to Cambridge station (CBG) train times

The table below shows live departures for London Heathrow Airport to Cambridge station (CBG) trains for tomorrow, Sunday 26 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
heathrow_expressC28992+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+great_northernG816268:02 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h12
10:14 Cambridge station (CBG)2 changes
tfl_railG24391+greater_angliaP482808:09 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h38
10:47 Cambridge station (CBG)1 change
heathrow_expressC28995+tfl_railG24408+greater_angliaP482808:12 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h35
10:47 Cambridge station (CBG)2 changes
heathrow_expressC28995+tfl_railG24408+greater_angliaP482808:17 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h30
10:47 Cambridge station (CBG)2 changes
heathrow_expressC28998+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+thameslinkX111218:27 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h23
10:50 Cambridge station (CBG)2 changes
heathrow_expressC28998+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+thameslinkX111218:32 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h18
10:50 Cambridge station (CBG)2 changes
tfl_railG24029+greater_angliaP482868:49 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h20
11:09 Cambridge station (CBG)1 change
tfl_railG24029+greater_angliaP482868:54 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h15
11:09 Cambridge station (CBG)1 change
heathrow_expressC29007+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+great_northernG816369:12 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h02
11:14 Cambridge station (CBG)2 changes
heathrow_expressC29007+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+great_northernG816369:17 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
1h57
11:14 Cambridge station (CBG)2 changes
tfl_railG24067+greater_angliaP482929:19 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h28
11:47 Cambridge station (CBG)1 change
tfl_railG24067+greater_angliaP482929:24 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h23
11:47 Cambridge station (CBG)1 change
heathrow_expressC29010+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+thameslinkX111209:27 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h23
11:50 Cambridge station (CBG)2 changes
heathrow_expressC29010+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+thameslinkX111209:32 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h18
11:50 Cambridge station (CBG)2 changes
tfl_railG24106+greater_angliaP482989:49 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h20
12:09 Cambridge station (CBG)1 change
tfl_railG24106+greater_angliaP482989:54 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h15
12:09 Cambridge station (CBG)1 change
heathrow_expressC29019+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+great_northernG8164610:12 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h02
12:14 Cambridge station (CBG)2 changes
heathrow_expressC29019+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+great_northernG8164610:17 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
1h57
12:14 Cambridge station (CBG)2 changes
tfl_railG24535+greater_angliaP4830410:20 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h27
12:47 Cambridge station (CBG)1 change
tfl_railG24535+greater_angliaP4830410:25 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h22
12:47 Cambridge station (CBG)1 change
heathrow_expressC29022+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+thameslinkX7898910:27 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h23
12:50 Cambridge station (CBG)2 changes
heathrow_expressC29022+assertis_tubeTube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+thameslinkX7898910:32 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
2h18
12:50 Cambridge station (CBG)2 changes
tfl_railG24571+greater_angliaP4831010:50 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
2h19
13:09 Cambridge station (CBG)1 change

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Why should you book London Heathrow Airport to Cambridge station (CBG) trains with Omio?

Greater Anglia as well as Great Northern, Thameslink, Elizabeth line and more offer trains services from London Heathrow Airport to Cambridge station (CBG).
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from London Heathrow Airport to Cambridge station (CBG).

Why book with Omio vs Greater Anglia?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Greater Anglia, but also compare tickets for the likes of Great Northern, Thameslink or Elizabeth line to find the best option for your trip from London Heathrow Airport to Cambridge station (CBG).
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  • Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Greater Anglia with all available travel options, which are bus and train to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from London Heathrow Airport to Cambridge station (CBG).

Why book with Omio over Wanderu?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Great Northern, Thameslink or Elizabeth line to find the best option for your trip from London Heathrow Airport to Cambridge station (CBG).
  • Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from London Heathrow Airport to Cambridge station (CBG).

Journey information

Overview: Train from London Heathrow Airport to Cambridge station (CBG)

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Trains from London Heathrow Airport to Cambridge station (CBG) run on average 27 times per day, taking around 1h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 05:21, the last at 23:10. The fastest train covers the 90 km distance in 1h 56m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £6
Distance
90 km
Average train duration
1h 48m
Cheapest ticket price
£17
Trains per day
27
Fastest train
1h 56m
First train
5:21
Last train
23:10
Cheapest Month
Jul
Cheapest Day
Thu
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Tue
Least Busy Day
Fri
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £6

Train companies: Greater Anglia, Great Northern, Thameslink, Elizabeth line from London Heathrow Airport to Cambridge station (CBG) trainsGreater Anglia, Great Northern, Thameslink, Elizabeth line trains will get you between London Heathrow Airport and Cambridge station (CBG) from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Greater Anglia

About
Greater Anglia is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from commuter trains to intercity services. The commuter trains run at regular intervals throughout the day, while the intercity services run at peak times. The train types include the InterCity 125, InterCity 225, Class 90, Class 91, Class 360 and Class 379. The ticket types available are Standard, First Class and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and refreshment trolleys. The most popular routes for Greater Anglia are London Liverpool Street to Norwich, London Liverpool Street to Cambridge and London Liverpool Street to Ipswich.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 12m
Cheapest Price
£17
Luggage included
Two items of luggage per person included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar service on intercity routes with hot and cold drinks, snacks. No service on local routes.
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for First Class tickets.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs require a ticket (£6 flat fee). Guide dogs travel free.
Quiet zone

Great Northern

About
Great Northern is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It offers a wide range of services, including high-speed trains, regional trains, and sleeper services. The high-speed trains are called InterCity Express Trains and they offer a fast and comfortable journey between major cities. The regional trains are called Regional Express Trains and they provide a slower but more frequent service to smaller towns and villages. The sleeper services are called Caledonian Sleeper Trains and they offer overnight journeys with comfortable sleeping compartments. Great Northern offers a variety of ticket types, including single, return, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. The most popular routes for Great Northern are London to Cambridge, London to Peterborough, and London to Norwich. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 56m
Cheapest Price
£30
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
See refund policy for ticket types
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some services
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets free, maximum two dogs per passenger, must be on lead
Quiet zone

Thameslink

About
Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 3m
Cheapest Price
£23
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund available if service is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on some routes offering drinks and snacks
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets free of charge. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

Elizabeth line

About
Tfl Rail is a railway service operated by Transport for London in the United Kingdom. It operates on the Great Western Main Line and the Heathrow branch of the London Underground. The service runs from Paddington in London to Reading, Maidenhead, Slough, and Heathrow Airport. It also serves the towns of Taplow, Burnham, Twyford, and Hayes & Harlington. All trains are air-conditioned and feature onboard Wi-Fi, power sockets, and digital information screens. Tfl Rail offers a range of ticket types, including single and return tickets, season tickets, and Oyster cards. Oyster cards are the most popular ticket type, allowing passengers to pay for their journey with a single card. The most popular routes for Tfl Rail are Paddington to Reading, Paddington to Maidenhead, and Paddington to Heathrow Airport. These routes offer frequent services and provide passengers with a convenient way to travel between London and the surrounding areas.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Elizabeth line frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
Standard luggage allowance included with ticket
Luggage storage
Dedicated luggage storage areas in carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refunds available through TfL website or customer service
Refund
Full refund available for service cancellations
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
No dedicated dining car. Passengers can bring their own food and drinks
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Step-free access at most stations, wheelchair spaces on trains, priority seating
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be leashed. Guide dogs welcome
Quiet zone

FAQs: London Heathrow Airport to Cambridge station (CBG) train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Heathrow Airport to Cambridge station (CBG) 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 Cambridge station (CBG), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Cambridge station (CBG) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £17, while the average price tends to be around £45.
The train journey from London Heathrow Airport to Cambridge station (CBG) covers a distance of 90 km and takes approximately 1h 56m. Trains run 27 per day.
The train distance from London Heathrow Airport to Cambridge station (CBG) is 90 km.
The first train from London Heathrow Airport to Cambridge station (CBG) leaves at 5:21.
The last train from London Heathrow Airport to Cambridge station (CBG) departs at 23:10.
Trains from London Heathrow Airport to Cambridge station (CBG) run approximately 27 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from London Heathrow Airport to Cambridge station (CBG).
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from London Heathrow Airport to Cambridge station (CBG).
To get from London Heathrow Airport to Cambridge station (CBG), you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
There is no night train service from London Heathrow Airport to Cambridge station (CBG).
The cheapest way to get from London Heathrow Airport to Cambridge station (CBG) is by coach, costing approximately £6.
Booking trains from London Heathrow Airport to Cambridge station (CBG) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from London Heathrow Airport to Cambridge offers a mix of urban and rural views, beginning with cityscapes around London and transitioning to more picturesque countryside landscapes as it approaches Cambridge. While not renowned for being particularly scenic, passengers can enjoy glimpses of traditional English countryside along the way.
A day trip from London Heathrow Airport to Cambridge is not feasible, as the journey takes 1h 56m and the distance is 90 km. However, trains run 28 times per day.
Yes, you can take the train from London Heathrow Airport to Cambridge station (CBG).

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Important Stations and Airports in London Heathrow Airport and Cambridge station (CBG)

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Amenities at train station
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ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
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AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Car RentalCar Rental
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:10 - 23:00 Saturday 05:10 - 23:00 Sunday 07:00 - 22:55
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Premium Bay
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 4. The accessible toilets are on platform 4
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: Platforms 1, 4 and 7
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Cycle point is by the Car Park
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Cambridge
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses depart from the front of the station

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