The cheapest and fastest trains from London Heathrow Airport to Cambridge
Cheapest price
£52
Average price
£64
Fastest journey
2 h
Average duration
2 h 4 m
Trains per day
18
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 £64 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £52.
To travel from London Heathrow Airport to Cambridge you need to make at least one change.
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Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+
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Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+
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Compare train and coach 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 £13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, and a train costs an average of £25.
Distance: 90 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£56 Average Price | £25 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m 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 train times
The table below shows live departures for London Heathrow Airport to Cambridge trains for today, Sunday 14 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 17:02 London Heathrow Airport | 1h58 | 19:00 Cambridge | 0 changesdirect | |
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![]() | 07:02 London Heathrow Airport | 2h01 | 09:03 Cambridge | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:25 London Heathrow Airport | 2h26 | 09:51 Cambridge | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:36 London Heathrow Airport | 2h05 | 12:41 Cambridge | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets London Heathrow Airport to Cambridge by train or coach
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Heathrow Airport to Cambridge
Trains from London Heathrow Airport to Cambridge run on average 24 times per day, taking around 1h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £25 but you can travel from only £13 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:36, the last at 22:18. The fastest train covers the 90 km distance in 1h 51m.
Distance 90 km |
Average train duration 1h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price £25 |
Trains per day 24 |
Fastest train 1h 51m |
First train 06:36 |
Last train 22:18 |
Train companies: Abellio Greater Anglia, Great Northern, Thameslink, CrossCountry, Heathrow Express from London Heathrow Airport to Cambridge trainsAbellio Greater Anglia, Great Northern, Thameslink, CrossCountry, Heathrow Express trains will get you between London Heathrow Airport and Cambridge from £13. 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 train
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.

popular train stations
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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