First Class
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£13
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£23
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
55 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
55 m
Trains on 17 Sept
49
Distance
79 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Kings Cross (KGX) 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 Kings Cross (KGX) to Cambridge North (CMB) will cost around £23 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £13.
On Thu 17 Sept, we found 49 trains from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Cambridge North (CMB), including 35 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 79 km distance in an average of 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 55 m .
The slowest trains will take 55 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.
Tube from London Kings Cross to Tottenham Hale+
P76267
Tube from London Kings Cross to Tottenham Hale+
P66671 · P01160
Tube from London Kings Cross to Tottenham Hale+
P76261
C93376
G76998
C93329
C93315
C93324
C93335
C93346Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Cambridge North (CMB) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £12 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 49m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, while a train costs an average of £19.
Distance: 79 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£19 Average Price | £12 Average Price Cheapest | £29 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 49m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 31m 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 Kings Cross (KGX) to Cambridge North (CMB):
A train is £7 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Cambridge North (CMB) costing on average £26.
Other travel options to Cambridge North (CMB) take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 21m.
The journey is about 12m faster (1h 19m by train vs 1h 31m by car) and roughly £10 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£19 vs £29). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Great Northern.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for London Kings Cross (KGX) to Cambridge North (CMB) trains for tomorrow, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Tube from London Kings Cross to Tottenham Hale+ P76233 | 5:34 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h52 | 7:26 Cambridge North (CMB) | 1 change | |
C93315 | 5:54 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h55 | 6:49 Cambridge North (CMB) | 0 changesdirect | |
G77126 | 6:01 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h16 | 7:17 Cambridge North (CMB) | 0 changesdirect | |
Tube from London Kings Cross to Tottenham Hale+ P76241 | 6:34 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h55 | 8:29 Cambridge North (CMB) | 1 change | |
C93324 | 6:54 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h55 | 7:49 Cambridge North (CMB) | 0 changesdirect | |
Tube from London Kings Cross to Tottenham Hale+ P76245 | 7:09 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h49 | 8:58 Cambridge North (CMB) | 1 change | |
C93329 | 7:24 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h55 | 8:19 Cambridge North (CMB) | 0 changesdirect | |
Tube from London Kings Cross to Tottenham Hale+ P76249 | 7:39 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h47 | 9:26 Cambridge North (CMB) | 1 change | |
C93335 | 7:54 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h55 | 8:49 Cambridge North (CMB) | 0 changesdirect | |
Tube from London Kings Cross to Tottenham Hale+ P76255 | 8:09 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h48 | 9:57 Cambridge North (CMB) | 1 change | |
C93340 | 8:24 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h55 | 9:19 Cambridge North (CMB) | 0 changesdirect | |
Tube from London Kings Cross to Tottenham Hale+ P76261 | 8:39 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h36 | 10:15 Cambridge North (CMB) | 1 change | |
Tube from London Kings Cross to Tottenham Hale+ P66671 · P01160 | On time 8:53 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h39 | 10:32 Cambridge North (CMB) | 2 changes | |
C93346 | 8:54 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h55 | 9:49 Cambridge North (CMB) | 0 changesdirect | |
Tube from London Kings Cross to Tottenham Hale+ P76267 | 9:09 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h48 | 10:57 Cambridge North (CMB) | 1 change | |
C93350 | 9:24 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h57 | 10:21 Cambridge North (CMB) | 0 changesdirect | |
C93356 | 9:54 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h55 | 10:49 Cambridge North (CMB) | 0 changesdirect | |
G27006 | 10:24 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h57 | 11:21 Cambridge North (CMB) | 0 changesdirect | |
C93366 | 10:54 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h55 | 11:49 Cambridge North (CMB) | 0 changesdirect | |
G27007 | 11:24 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h57 | 12:21 Cambridge North (CMB) | 0 changesdirect | |
C93376 | 11:54 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h55 | 12:49 Cambridge North (CMB) | 0 changesdirect | |
G76998 | 12:24 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h57 | 13:21 Cambridge North (CMB) | 0 changesdirect | |
G27008 | 12:54 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h55 | 13:49 Cambridge North (CMB) | 0 changesdirect | |
G77008 | 13:24 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h57 | 14:21 Cambridge North (CMB) | 0 changesdirect | |
G77014 | 13:54 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h55 | 14:49 Cambridge North (CMB) | 0 changesdirect | |
G77018 | 14:24 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h57 | 15:21 Cambridge North (CMB) | 0 changesdirect | |
G77024 | 14:54 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h55 | 15:49 Cambridge North (CMB) | 0 changesdirect | |
G77028 | 15:24 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h55 | 16:19 Cambridge North (CMB) | 0 changesdirect | |
G77034 | 15:54 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h55 | 16:49 Cambridge North (CMB) | 0 changesdirect | |
G77039 | 16:18 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h01 | 17:19 Cambridge North (CMB) | 0 changesdirect | |
G27010 | 16:48 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h04 | 17:52 Cambridge North (CMB) | 0 changesdirect | |
G77051 | 17:18 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h04 | 18:22 Cambridge North (CMB) | 0 changesdirect | |
G77058 | 17:48 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h04 | 18:52 Cambridge North (CMB) | 0 changesdirect | |
G77064 | 18:18 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h04 | 19:22 Cambridge North (CMB) | 0 changesdirect | |
Tube from London Kings Cross to Tottenham Hale+ P66665 | 18:23 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h36 | 19:59 Cambridge North (CMB) | 1 change | |
G77071 | 18:48 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h01 | 19:49 Cambridge North (CMB) | 0 changesdirect | |
Tube from London Kings Cross to Tottenham Hale+ P66667 | 18:53 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h36 | 20:29 Cambridge North (CMB) | 1 change | |
Tube from London Kings Cross to Tottenham Hale+ P76386 | 19:04 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h53 | 20:57 Cambridge North (CMB) | 1 change | |
X25623+ P01177 | 19:18 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h06 | 20:24 Cambridge North (CMB) | 1 change | |
G77082 | 19:48 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h01 | 20:49 Cambridge North (CMB) | 0 changesdirect | |
C82690+ P76392 | 19:54 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h21 | 21:15 Cambridge North (CMB) | 1 change | |
G77086 | 20:24 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0h59 | 21:23 Cambridge North (CMB) | 0 changesdirect | |
G77092 | 20:48 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h01 | 21:49 Cambridge North (CMB) | 0 changesdirect | |
G77096 | 21:18 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h01 | 22:19 Cambridge North (CMB) | 0 changesdirect | |
G77102 | 21:48 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h01 | 22:49 Cambridge North (CMB) | 0 changesdirect | |
G77106 | 22:18 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h01 | 23:19 Cambridge North (CMB) | 0 changesdirect | |
Tube from London Kings Cross to Tottenham Hale+ P76428+ G77116 | 22:34 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h48 | 0:22 Cambridge North (CMB) | 2 changes | |
G77112 | 22:48 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h03 | 23:51 Cambridge North (CMB) | 0 changesdirect | |
G77116 | 23:18 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h04 | 0:22 Cambridge North (CMB) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Cambridge North (CMB) run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:34, the last at 22:18. The fastest train covers the 79 km distance in 52m.
Distance 79 km |
Average train duration 1h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 52m |
First train 4:34 |
Last train 22:18 |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
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Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 6 days |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Kings Cross (KGX) 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.

Most London Kings Cross (KGX) to Cambridge North (CMB) trains use the London Kings Cross to Cambridge station pair. Use this guide to compare London Kings Cross (KGX) and Cambridge North (CMB) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
London Kings Cross has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Giraffe World Kitchen, Black Sheep Coffee, Hotel Chocolat, Leon, Pret a Manger, Wasabi, & more
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi in the station. . ATMs are located near Platforms 11 and 10, just past Caffé Nero.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36, Sat: 05:00 - 00:36, Sun: 05:30 - 01:36. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage storage is located by the entrance of Platform 9 provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Kings Cross: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at London Kings Cross: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Kings Cross: There is step-free access in the whole station to all platforms. There are elevators between the concourse and Mezzanine and London Underground ticket hall.
Nearby hotels include Point A Hotel, London Kings Cross St Pancras, Premier Inn London Kings Cross Hotel, St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London.
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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