The cheapest and fastest trains from London Heathrow Airport to Cambridge
Cheapest price
£50
Average price
£63
Fastest journey
1 h 56 m
Average duration
1 h 56 m
Trains per day
83
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 £63 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.
C38109+
P762678:252h24Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)10:49Cambridge station (CBG)£501One-way1 change
C38109+
P762678:202h29Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)10:49Cambridge station (CBG)£501One-way1 change
C38179+
P762799:252h24Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)11:49Cambridge station (CBG)£501One-way1 change
C38179+
P762799:202h29Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)11:49Cambridge station (CBG)£501One-way1 change
C37926+
P7629710:502h17Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)13:07Cambridge station (CBG)£501One-way1 change
W10820+
Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+
C933568:471h56Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)10:43Cambridge station (CBG)£681One-way2 changes
W10814+
Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+
C933508:171h56Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)10:13Cambridge station (CBG)£681One-way2 changes
W10826+
Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+
G270069:171h56Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)11:13Cambridge station (CBG)£681One-way2 changes
W10832+
Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+
C933669:471h56Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)11:43Cambridge station (CBG)£681One-way2 changes
W10838+
Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+
G2700710:171h56Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)12:13Cambridge station (CBG)£681One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for London Heathrow Airport to Cambridge
Omio 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 prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 1m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £30.
Distance: 90 km
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2h 31m Average total duration Fastest 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 45m Average total duration 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London Heathrow Airport to Cambridge train times
The table below shows live departures for London Heathrow Airport to Cambridge trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 16 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C37685+ P66671 | 8:06 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h14 | 10:20 Cambridge station (CBG) | 1 change | |
C37685+ W45435 | 8:06 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h03 | 10:09 Cambridge station (CBG) | 1 change | |
W10814+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ C93350 | 8:12 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h01 | 10:13 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2 changes | |
W10814+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ C93350 | 8:17 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1h56 | 10:13 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2 changes | |
C38109+ P76267 | 8:20 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h29 | 10:49 Cambridge station (CBG) | 1 change | |
C38109+ W45478 | 8:20 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h19 | 10:39 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) | 2h12 | 10:39 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2 changes | |
C37735+ W45478 | 8:36 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h03 | 10:39 Cambridge station (CBG) | 1 change | |
W10820+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ C93356 | 8:42 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h01 | 10:43 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2 changes | |
W10820+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ C93356 | 8:47 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1h56 | 10:43 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2 changes | |
C38144+ P76273 | 8:50 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h17 | 11:07 Cambridge station (CBG) | 1 change | |
C38144+ W32906+ C18549 | 8:50 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h15 | 11:05 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2 changes | |
C38144+ W32906+ C18549 | 8:55 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h10 | 11:05 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2 changes | |
C38144+ P76273 | 8:55 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h12 | 11:07 Cambridge station (CBG) | 1 change | |
W10823+ Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+ W45424 | 8:57 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h12 | 11:09 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2 changes | |
C37778+ W45424 | 9:06 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h03 | 11:09 Cambridge station (CBG) | 1 change | |
W10826+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ G27006 | 9:12 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h01 | 11:13 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2 changes | |
W10826+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ G27006 | 9:17 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1h56 | 11:13 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2 changes | |
C38179+ P76279 | 9:20 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h29 | 11:49 Cambridge station (CBG) | 1 change | |
C38179+ W45479 | 9:20 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h19 | 11:39 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) | 2h12 | 11:39 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2 changes | |
C37818+ W45479 | 9:36 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h03 | 11:39 Cambridge station (CBG) | 1 change | |
W10832+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ C93366 | 9:42 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h01 | 11:43 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2 changes | |
W10832+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ C93366 | 9:47 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1h56 | 11:43 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2 changes | |
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) | 2h15 | 12:05 Cambridge station (CBG) | 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) | 2h10 | 12:05 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2 changes | |
W10835+ Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+ W45428 | 9:57 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h12 | 12:09 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2 changes | |
C37422+ W45428 | 10:06 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h03 | 12:09 Cambridge station (CBG) | 1 change | |
W10838+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ G27007 | 10:12 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h01 | 12:13 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2 changes | |
W10838+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ G27007 | 10:17 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1h56 | 12:13 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2 changes | |
C37884+ W45493 | 10:20 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h19 | 12:39 Cambridge station (CBG) | 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) | 2h12 | 12:39 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2 changes | |
C37469+ W45493 | 10:36 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h03 | 12:39 Cambridge station (CBG) | 1 change | |
W10844+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ C93376 | 10:42 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h01 | 12:43 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2 changes | |
W10844+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ C93376 | 10:47 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1h56 | 12:43 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2 changes | |
C37926+ P76297 | 10:50 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h17 | 13:07 Cambridge station (CBG) | 1 change | |
C37926+ G28257+ C10188 | 10:50 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h15 | 13:05 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2 changes | |
C37926+ G28257+ C10188 | 10:55 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h10 | 13:05 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2 changes | |
C37926+ P76297 | 10:55 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h12 | 13:07 Cambridge station (CBG) | 1 change | |
W10847+ Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+ W45425 | 10:57 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h12 | 13:09 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2 changes | |
C37516+ W45425 | 11:06 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h03 | 13:09 Cambridge station (CBG) | 1 change | |
W10850+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ G76998 | 11:12 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h01 | 13:13 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2 changes | |
W10850+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ G76998 | 11:17 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1h56 | 13:13 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2 changes | |
C37966+ P76303 | 11:20 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h29 | 13:49 Cambridge station (CBG) | 1 change | |
C37966+ W45467 | 11:20 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h19 | 13:39 Cambridge station (CBG) | 1 change | |
C37966+ P76303 | 11:25 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h24 | 13:49 Cambridge station (CBG) | 1 change | |
W10853+ Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+ W45467 | 11:27 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h12 | 13:39 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2 changes | |
C37563+ W45467 | 11:36 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h03 | 13:39 Cambridge station (CBG) | 1 change | |
W10856+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ G27008 | 11:42 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h01 | 13:43 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2 changes | |
W10856+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ G27008 | 11:47 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1h56 | 13:43 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2 changes | |
C38005+ G28258+ C10184 | 11:50 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h15 | 14:05 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2 changes | |
C38005+ P77490 | 11:50 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h17 | 14:07 Cambridge station (CBG) | 1 change | |
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) | 2h10 | 14:05 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2 changes | |
W10859+ Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+ W45434 | 11:57 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h12 | 14:09 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2 changes | |
C37612+ W45434 | 12:06 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h03 | 14:09 Cambridge station (CBG) | 1 change | |
W10862+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ G77008 | 12:12 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h01 | 14:13 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2 changes | |
W10862+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ G77008 | 12:17 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1h56 | 14:13 Cambridge station (CBG) | 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) | 2h19 | 14:39 Cambridge station (CBG) | 1 change | |
C38047+ P76314 | 12:25 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h24 | 14:49 Cambridge station (CBG) | 1 change | |
W10865+ Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+ W45474 | 12:27 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h12 | 14:39 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2 changes | |
C37660+ W45474 | 12:36 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h03 | 14:39 Cambridge station (CBG) | 1 change | |
W10868+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ G77014 | 12:42 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h01 | 14:43 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2 changes | |
W10868+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ G77014 | 12:47 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1h56 | 14:43 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2 changes | |
C38084+ P76320 | 12:50 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h17 | 15:07 Cambridge station (CBG) | 1 change | |
C38084+ W32931+ C10187 | 12:50 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2h15 | 15:05 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2 changes | |
C38084+ W32931+ C10187 | 12:55 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h10 | 15:05 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2 changes | |
C38084+ P76320 | 12:55 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h12 | 15:07 Cambridge station (CBG) | 1 change | |
C37704+ W45432 | 13:06 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h03 | 15:09 Cambridge station (CBG) | 1 change | |
W10874+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ G77018 | 13:17 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1h56 | 15:13 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2 changes | |
C38119+ G28259+ C10183 | 13:25 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h10 | 15:35 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2 changes | |
C38119+ P76326 | 13:25 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h24 | 15:49 Cambridge station (CBG) | 1 change | |
C37747+ W45476 | 13:36 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h03 | 15:39 Cambridge station (CBG) | 1 change | |
W10880+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ G77024 | 13:47 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1h56 | 15:43 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2 changes | |
C38154+ P76332 | 13:55 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h24 | 16:19 Cambridge station (CBG) | 1 change | |
C38154+ W32925+ C10171 | 13:55 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h11 | 16:06 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2 changes | |
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Overview: Train from London Heathrow Airport to Cambridge
Trains from London Heathrow Airport to Cambridge run on average 23 times per day, taking around 2h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £30 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 07:06, the last at 22:18. The fastest train covers the 90 km distance in 1h 56m.
Distance 90 km |
Average train duration 2h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price £30 |
Trains per day 23 |
Fastest train 1h 56m |
First train 7:06 |
Last train 22:18 |
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High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Least Busy Day Fri |
Train companies: Greater Anglia, Thameslink, Great Northern, CrossCountry from London Heathrow Airport to Cambridge trainsGreater Anglia, Thameslink, Great Northern, CrossCountry trains will get you between London Heathrow Airport and Cambridge 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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Important Stations and Airports in London Heathrow Airport and Cambridge
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:10 - 23:00 Saturday 05:10 - 23:00 Sunday 07:00 - 22:55
- Car Park: Premium Bay
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 4. The accessible toilets are on platform 4
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Platforms 1, 4 and 7
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle point is by the Car Park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses depart from the front of the station
- 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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