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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 £64 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £49.
To travel from London Heathrow Airport to Cambridge you need to make at least 2 changes.
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Trains from London Heathrow Airport to Cambridge run on average 19 times per day, taking around 1h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £26 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 07:08, the last at 21:02. The fastest train covers the 90 km distance in 1h 15m.
Distance 90 km |
Average train duration 1h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Trains per day 19 |
Fastest train 1h 15m |
First train 7:08 |
Last train 21:02 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 28 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from London Heathrow Airport to Cambridge.
The table below shows live departures for London Heathrow Airport to Cambridge trains for tomorrow, Friday 30 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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C37685+ P66671 | 8:06 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h10 | 10:16 Cambridge South | 1 change | |
C37685+ P66671 | 8:06 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h14 | 10:20 Cambridge station (CBG) | 1 change | |
W10814+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ C93350 | 8:12 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 1h57 | 10:09 Cambridge South | 2 changes | |
W10814+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ C93350 | 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 | |
C38109+ P76267 | 8:20 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h29 | 10:49 Cambridge station (CBG) | 1 change | |
C38109+ P76267 | 8:25 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h24 | 10:49 Cambridge station (CBG) | 1 change | |
W10817+ Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+ W45478 | 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 | |
W10820+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ C93356 | 8:42 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 1h57 | 10:39 Cambridge South | 2 changes | |
W10820+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ C93356 | 8:47 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1h52 | 10:39 Cambridge South | 2 changes | |
C38144+ P76273 | 8:50 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h12 | 11:02 Cambridge South | 1 change | |
C38144+ P76273 | 8:50 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h17 | 11:07 Cambridge station (CBG) | 1 change | |
C38144+ P76273 | 8:55 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h07 | 11:02 Cambridge South | 1 change | |
C38144+ P76273 | 8:55 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h12 | 11:07 Cambridge station (CBG) | 1 change | |
W10826+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ G27006 | 9:12 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 1h57 | 11:09 Cambridge South | 2 changes | |
W10826+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ G27006 | 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 | |
C38179+ P76279 | 9:20 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h29 | 11:49 Cambridge station (CBG) | 1 change | |
C38179+ P76279 | 9:25 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h24 | 11:49 Cambridge station (CBG) | 1 change | |
W10829+ Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+ W45479 | 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 | |
W10832+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ C93366 | 9:42 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 1h57 | 11:39 Cambridge South | 2 changes | |
W10832+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ C93366 | 9:47 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1h52 | 11:39 Cambridge South | 2 changes | |
C37841+ P76285 | 9:50 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h12 | 12:02 Cambridge South | 1 change | |
C37841+ P76285 | 9:50 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h17 | 12:07 Cambridge station (CBG) | 1 change | |
C37841+ W32895+ C10182 | 9:50 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h09 | 11:59 Cambridge South | 2 changes | |
C37841+ P76285 | 9:55 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h12 | 12:07 Cambridge station (CBG) | 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 | |
W10835+ Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+ W45428 | 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 | |
W10838+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ G27007 | 10:12 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 1h57 | 12:09 Cambridge South | 2 changes | |
W10838+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ G27007 | 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 | |
C37884+ P76291 | 10:20 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h29 | 12:49 Cambridge station (CBG) | 1 change | |
C37884+ P76291 | 10:25 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h24 | 12:49 Cambridge station (CBG) | 1 change | |
W10841+ Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+ W45493 | 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 | |
W10844+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ C93376 | 10:42 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 1h57 | 12:39 Cambridge South | 2 changes | |
W10844+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ C93376 | 10:47 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1h52 | 12:39 Cambridge South | 2 changes | |
C37926+ G28257+ C10188 | 10:55 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h04 | 12:59 Cambridge South | 2 changes | |
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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.
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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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