- Must visit
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Major university museum with classical sculptures, paintings, antiquities, and decorative arts. Strong choice for a broad first visit.
Cheapest price on 15 Sept
£50
Average ticket price on 15 Sept
£68
Fastest journey on 15 Sept
1 h 52 m
Average journey duration on 15 Sept
1 h 52 m
Trains on 15 Sept
125
Distance
90 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Cambridge 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 will cost around £68 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £50.
To travel from London Heathrow Airport to Cambridge you need to make at least 2 changes.
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P77490
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P76285
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P76314
C38144+
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C18549
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W10814+
Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross
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Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+
W10820
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Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+
W10826
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Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross
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Tube from London Paddington to London Kings CrossOmio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from London Heathrow Airport to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £9 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 30m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, while a train costs an average of £49.
Distance: 90 km
| Train | Most popular Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£49 Average Price | £9 Average Price Cheapest | £32 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 45m Average total duration 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 46m 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 London Heathrow Airport to Cambridge:
A coach is £39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Heathrow Airport to Cambridge costing on average £49.
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 15m.
Tickets start at around £49 compared to roughly £32 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-16.66. The journey takes 2h 0m versus 1h 46m 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.
The table below shows live departures for London Heathrow Airport to Cambridge trains for today, Monday 14 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G76998+ W10850+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross | Delayed 11:24 11:17Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1h52 | 13:09 Cambridge South | 2 changes | |
C37790+ W45423 | On time 14:06 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1h59 | 16:05 Cambridge South | 1 change | |
G77028+ W10886+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross | 14:12 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 1h57 | 16:09 Cambridge South | 2 changes | |
G77028+ W10886+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross | 14:17 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1h52 | 16:09 Cambridge South | 2 changes | |
C38189+ W45393 | On time 14:20 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h15 | 16:35 Cambridge South | 1 change | |
C38189+ W32921+ C10166 | On time 14:20 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h09 | 16:29 Cambridge South | 2 changes | |
C38189+ W32921+ C10166 | On time 14:25 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h04 | 16:29 Cambridge South | 2 changes | |
W45393+ W10889+ Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon | Delayed 14:26 14:27Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h08 | 16:35 Cambridge South | 2 changes | |
C37390+ W45393 | On time 14:36 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1h59 | 16:35 Cambridge South | 1 change | |
G77034+ W10892+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross | Delayed 14:54 14:42Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 1h57 | 16:39 Cambridge South | 2 changes | |
G77034+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ W10892 | Delayed 14:54 14:47Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1h52 | 16:39 Cambridge South | 2 changes | |
C37851+ W32933+ C10172 | 14:50 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h11 | 17:01 Cambridge South | 2 changes | |
C37851+ W45433 | On time 14:50 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h15 | 17:05 Cambridge South | 1 change | |
C37851+ W32933+ C10172 | 14:55 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h06 | 17:01 Cambridge South | 2 changes | |
C37435+ W45433 | On time 15:06 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1h59 | 17:05 Cambridge South | 1 change | |
C37555+ W45405 | On time 16:06 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1h59 | 18:05 Cambridge South | 1 change | |
G77051+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ W10910 | Delayed 16:18 16:12Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 1h57 | 18:09 Cambridge South | 2 changes | |
G77051+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ W10910 | Delayed 16:18 16:17Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1h52 | 18:09 Cambridge South | 2 changes | |
C38007+ W45464 | On time 16:20 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h15 | 18:35 Cambridge South | 1 change | |
C38007+ W32922+ C82673 | 16:20 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h09 | 18:29 Cambridge South | 2 changes | |
C38007+ W32922+ C82673 | 16:25 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h04 | 18:29 Cambridge South | 2 changes | |
W45464+ W10913+ Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon | Delayed 16:26 16:27Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h08 | 18:35 Cambridge South | 2 changes | |
C37634+ W45464 | On time 16:36 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1h59 | 18:35 Cambridge South | 1 change | |
G77058+ W10916+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross | Delayed 16:48 16:42Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 1h57 | 18:39 Cambridge South | 2 changes | |
G77058+ W10916+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross | Delayed 16:48 16:47Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1h52 | 18:39 Cambridge South | 2 changes | |
C38071+ W32932+ C82675 | 16:50 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h09 | 18:59 Cambridge South | 2 changes | |
C38071+ W32932+ C82675 | 16:55 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h04 | 18:59 Cambridge South | 2 changes | |
| Tuesday 15 September | |||||
W45435+ C37685 | 8:06 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1h59 | 10:05 Cambridge South | 1 change | |
C93350+ W10814+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross | 8:12 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 1h57 | 10:09 Cambridge South | 2 changes | |
C93350+ W10814+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross | 8:17 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1h52 | 10:09 Cambridge South | 2 changes | |
C38109+ W45478 | 8:20 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h15 | 10:35 Cambridge South | 1 change | |
W45478+ Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+ W10817 | 8:27 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h08 | 10:35 Cambridge South | 2 changes | |
C37735+ W45478 | 8:36 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1h59 | 10:35 Cambridge South | 1 change | |
C93356+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ W10820 | 8:42 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 1h57 | 10:39 Cambridge South | 2 changes | |
C93356+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ W10820 | 8:47 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1h52 | 10:39 Cambridge South | 2 changes | |
C38144+ W32906+ C18549 | 8:50 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h09 | 10:59 Cambridge South | 2 changes | |
P76273+ C38144 | 8:50 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h12 | 11:02 Cambridge South | 1 change | |
C38144+ W32906+ C18549 | 8:55 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h04 | 10:59 Cambridge South | 2 changes | |
C38144+ P76273 | 8:55 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h07 | 11:02 Cambridge South | 1 change | |
W45424+ Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+ W10823 | 8:57 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h08 | 11:05 Cambridge South | 2 changes | |
C37778+ W45424 | 9:06 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1h59 | 11:05 Cambridge South | 1 change | |
G27006+ W10826+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross | 9:12 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 1h57 | 11:09 Cambridge South | 2 changes | |
G27006+ W10826+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross | 9:17 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1h52 | 11:09 Cambridge South | 2 changes | |
C38179+ W45479 | 9:20 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h15 | 11:35 Cambridge South | 1 change | |
W45479+ W10829+ Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon | 9:27 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h08 | 11:35 Cambridge South | 2 changes | |
C37818+ W45479 | 9:36 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1h59 | 11:35 Cambridge South | 1 change | |
C93366+ W10832+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross | 9:42 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 1h57 | 11:39 Cambridge South | 2 changes | |
C93366+ W10832+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross | 9:47 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1h52 | 11:39 Cambridge South | 2 changes | |
C37841+ W32895+ C10182 | 9:50 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h09 | 11:59 Cambridge South | 2 changes | |
C37841+ P76285 | 9:50 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h17 | 12:07 Cambridge station (CBG) | 1 change | |
C37841+ P76285 | 9:50 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h12 | 12:02 Cambridge South | 1 change | |
C37841+ W32895+ C10182 | 9:55 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h04 | 11:59 Cambridge South | 2 changes | |
C37841+ P76285 | 9:55 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h07 | 12:02 Cambridge South | 1 change | |
W45428+ W10835+ Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon | 9:57 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h08 | 12:05 Cambridge South | 2 changes | |
C37422+ W45428 | 10:06 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1h59 | 12:05 Cambridge South | 1 change | |
G27007+ W10838+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross | 10:12 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 1h57 | 12:09 Cambridge South | 2 changes | |
G27007+ W10838+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross | 10:17 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1h52 | 12:09 Cambridge South | 2 changes | |
C37884+ W45493 | 10:20 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h15 | 12:35 Cambridge South | 1 change | |
W45493+ W10841+ Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon | 10:27 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h08 | 12:35 Cambridge South | 2 changes | |
C37469+ W45493 | 10:36 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1h59 | 12:35 Cambridge South | 1 change | |
C93376+ W10844+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross | 10:42 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 1h57 | 12:39 Cambridge South | 2 changes | |
C93376+ W10844+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross | 10:47 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1h52 | 12:39 Cambridge South | 2 changes | |
C37926+ G28257+ C10188 | 10:50 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h09 | 12:59 Cambridge South | 2 changes | |
C37926+ P76297 | 10:50 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h12 | 13:02 Cambridge South | 1 change | |
C37926+ P76297 | 10:55 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h07 | 13:02 Cambridge South | 1 change | |
C37926+ G28257+ C10188 | 10:55 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h04 | 12:59 Cambridge South | 2 changes | |
W45425+ W10847+ Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon | 10:57 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h08 | 13:05 Cambridge South | 2 changes | |
C37516+ W45425 | 11:06 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1h59 | 13:05 Cambridge South | 1 change | |
G76998+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ W10850 | 11:12 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 1h57 | 13:09 Cambridge South | 2 changes | |
G76998+ W10850+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross | 11:17 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1h52 | 13:09 Cambridge South | 2 changes | |
C37966+ W45467 | 11:20 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h15 | 13:35 Cambridge South | 1 change | |
W45467+ W10853+ Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon | 11:27 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h08 | 13:35 Cambridge South | 2 changes | |
C37563+ W45467 | 11:36 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1h59 | 13:35 Cambridge South | 1 change | |
G27008+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ W10856 | 11:42 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 1h57 | 13:39 Cambridge South | 2 changes | |
G27008+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ W10856 | 11:47 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1h52 | 13:39 Cambridge South | 2 changes | |
C38005+ P77490 | 11:50 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h17 | 14:07 Cambridge station (CBG) | 1 change | |
C38005+ P77490 | 11:50 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h12 | 14:02 Cambridge South | 1 change | |
C38005+ G28258+ C10184 | 11:50 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h09 | 13:59 Cambridge South | 2 changes | |
C38005+ P77490 | 11:55 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h12 | 14:07 Cambridge station (CBG) | 1 change | |
C38005+ G28258+ C10184 | 11:55 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h04 | 13:59 Cambridge South | 2 changes | |
C38005+ P77490 | 11:55 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h07 | 14:02 Cambridge South | 1 change | |
W45434+ W10859+ Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon | 11:57 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h08 | 14:05 Cambridge South | 2 changes | |
C37612+ W45434 | 12:06 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1h59 | 14:05 Cambridge South | 1 change | |
G77008+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ W10862 | 12:12 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 1h57 | 14:09 Cambridge South | 2 changes | |
G77008+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ W10862 | 12:17 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1h52 | 14:09 Cambridge South | 2 changes | |
C38047+ P76314 | 12:20 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h29 | 14:49 Cambridge station (CBG) | 1 change | |
C38047+ W45474 | 12:20 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h15 | 14:35 Cambridge South | 1 change | |
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Trains from London Heathrow Airport to Cambridge run on average 22 times per day, taking around 2h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £26 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:51, the last at 13:25. The fastest train covers the 90 km distance in 1h 52m.
Distance 90 km |
Average train duration 2h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Trains per day 22 |
Fastest train 1h 52m |
First train 5:51 |
Last train 13:25 |
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Discover the best of Cambridge — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Cambridge trip today.
Major university museum with classical sculptures, paintings, antiquities, and decorative arts. Strong choice for a broad first visit.
Contemporary art gallery in a former chapel, showing changing exhibitions by modern and international artists near the city centre.
Museum of Earth sciences with dinosaur skeletons, fossils, and minerals. Compact, family-friendly, and useful for a rainy day.
Riverside green linking college backs and open meadows. Ideal for walking, punting views, and classic Cambridge photographs.
Lively square and shopping area with the market, historic streets, and buskers. A practical starting point for exploring the old centre.
Historic lane of colleges, chapels, and gateways. A rewarding walk for architecture, student atmosphere, and easy access to central sights.
A Cambridge creation: a rich dessert of vanilla ice cream, raspberry sauce, whipped cream and meringue, long associated with Cambridge college dining.
A traditional Cambridgeshire farm dish of braised beef or mutton with onions and root vegetables, reflecting the county’s rural cooking heritage.
An old East Anglian fruit preserve made from windfall apples slowly cooked to a dark, tangy spread, once common in Cambridgeshire households.
Refined British tasting menus in an elegant, intimate setting just outside the city centre.
Long-running riverside restaurant known for modern European cooking and views over the Cam in a smart but relaxed room.
Popular city-centre pub serving cask ales and hearty British food in a lively, historic atmosphere.
Cambridge is pricier than many UK cities. Hotels and dining are above average, but walking and buses help keep transport costs manageable.
Service may be included in restaurants; otherwise tip around 10% for good service. Taxis are often rounded up or tipped 10%. Cafés usually do not expect tips.
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Cambridge station -> Cambridge City Centre
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Heathrow Airport to Cambridge 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most London Heathrow Airport to Cambridge trains use the London Kings Cross to Cambridge station pair, with some services arriving at Cambridge South. Use this guide to compare London Heathrow Airport and Cambridge 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.
Cambridge North is 3 km from Cambridge city centre. Public transport options include:
Cambridge North has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Cambridge North.
Wi-Fi is available at Cambridge North.
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 0800 028 2878.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Cambridge North: Parking, WC.
Available at Cambridge North: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Cambridge North: 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.
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