The cheapest and fastest trains from London Heathrow Airport to Cambridge North (CMB)
Cheapest price
£66
Average price
£67
Fastest journey
2 h 33 m
Average duration
2 h 38 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
94 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Cambridge North (CMB) 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 North (CMB) will cost around £67 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £66.
Of the 3 trains that leave London Heathrow Airport for Cambridge North (CMB) every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 94 km distance in an average of 2 h 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 33 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 47 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.






Travel Information
Compare train and coach for London Heathrow Airport to Cambridge North (CMB)
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from London Heathrow Airport to Cambridge North (CMB) 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 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £66.
Distance: 94 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£67 Average Price | £12 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 54m Average total duration 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London Heathrow Airport to Cambridge North (CMB) train times
The table below shows live departures for London Heathrow Airport to Cambridge North (CMB) trains for today, Saturday 28 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 10:55 London Heathrow Airport | 2h23 | 13:18 Cambridge North (CMB) | 0 changesdirect | |
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![]() | 08:08 London Heathrow Airport | 2h47 | 10:55 Cambridge North (CMB) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:55 London Heathrow Airport | 2h33 | 11:28 Cambridge North (CMB) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets London Heathrow Airport to Cambridge North (CMB) by train or coach
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Why should you book London Heathrow Airport to Cambridge North (CMB) trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Great Northern?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Great Northern, but also compare tickets for the likes of Abellio Greater Anglia or Elizabeth Line (TfL) to find the best option for your trip from London Heathrow Airport to Cambridge North (CMB).
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Great Northern with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from London Heathrow Airport to Cambridge North (CMB).
Why book with Omio over Wanderu?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Abellio Greater Anglia or Elizabeth Line (TfL) to find the best option for your trip from London Heathrow Airport to Cambridge North (CMB).
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from London Heathrow Airport to Cambridge North (CMB).
Journey information
Overview: Train from London Heathrow Airport to Cambridge North (CMB)
Trains from London Heathrow Airport to Cambridge North (CMB) run on average 30 times per day, taking around 1h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £66 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 08:08, the last at 10:55. The fastest train covers the 94 km distance in 2h 7m.
Distance 94 km |
Average train duration 1h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price £66 |
Trains per day 30 |
Fastest train 2h 7m |
First train 08:08 |
Last train 10:55 |
Train companies: Great Northern, Abellio Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line (TfL) from London Heathrow Airport to Cambridge North (CMB) trainsGreat Northern, Abellio Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line (TfL) trains will get you between London Heathrow Airport and Cambridge North (CMB) 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: London Heathrow Airport to Cambridge North (CMB) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Heathrow Airport to Cambridge North (CMB) 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 North (CMB), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in London Heathrow Airport and Cambridge North (CMB)
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Details of the nearest taxi will be supplied by station staff
- 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: Yes
- Toilets Location: Station foyer
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting rooms are available on each platform
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Adjacent station building.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 2878
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From bus stop on station forecourt.
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