Waterbeach station (WBC) to London Kings Cross (KGX) train with Great Northern

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Waterbeach station (WBC) to London Kings Cross (KGX)

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 23 Sept

Cheapest price on 23 Sept

£13

Average ticket price on 23 Sept

£18

Fastest journey on 23 Sept

1 h 1 m

Average journey duration on 23 Sept

1 h 1 m

Trains on 23 Sept

29

Distance

84 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Waterbeach station (WBC) to London Kings Cross (KGX) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Waterbeach station (WBC) to London Kings Cross (KGX) will cost around £18 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £13.

Fast trains

On Wed 23 Sept, we found 29 trains from Waterbeach station (WBC) to London Kings Cross (KGX), including 25 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 84 km distance in an average of 1 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 1 m .

The slowest trains will take 1 h 1 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.

  • Great NorthernC93377
    12:011h01
    Waterbeach station (WBC)
    13:02London Kings Cross (KGX)
    £131One-way
    0 changes
  • Great NorthernG77005
    13:011h02
    Waterbeach station (WBC)
    14:03London Kings Cross (KGX)
    £131One-way
    0 changes
  • Great NorthernG77010
    13:261h06
    Waterbeach station (WBC)
    14:32London Kings Cross (KGX)
    £131One-way
    0 changes
  • Great NorthernG77020
    14:261h06
    Waterbeach station (WBC)
    15:32London Kings Cross (KGX)
    £131One-way
    0 changes
  • Great NorthernG77015
    14:011h01
    Waterbeach station (WBC)
    15:02London Kings Cross (KGX)
    £131One-way
    0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Waterbeach station (WBC) to London Kings Cross (KGX)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Waterbeach station (WBC) to London Kings Cross (KGX) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £31 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 37m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £31, while a train costs an average of £32.

Distance: 84 km

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Train
Coach
Driving

£32

Average Price

£31

Average Price

Cheapest

£29

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 37m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 7m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 44m

Average total duration

2h 14m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 45m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

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Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Waterbeach station (WBC) to London Kings Cross (KGX) is a coach with an average price of £31.

This is compared to other travel options from Waterbeach station (WBC) to London Kings Cross (KGX):

A coach is £0.79 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Waterbeach station (WBC) to London Kings Cross (KGX) costing on average £32.

The fastest way to travel from Waterbeach station (WBC) to London Kings Cross (KGX) is by train with an average journey time of 1h 7m.

Other travel options to London Kings Cross (KGX) take longer:

Coach takes on average 2h 14m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Waterbeach station (WBC) and London Kings Cross (KGX) including taking a train and coach.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 38m sooner (1h 7m by train vs 1h 45m by car). Tickets start at around £32 compared to roughly £29 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Direct services run with Great Northern.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

Live departures

Waterbeach station (WBC) to London Kings Cross (KGX) train times

The table below shows live departures for Waterbeach station (WBC) to London Kings Cross (KGX) trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 23 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Great NorthernC933115:30 Waterbeach station (WBC)
1h07
6:37 London Kings Cross (KGX)0 changesdirect
Great NorthernC933175:58 Waterbeach station (WBC)
1h09
7:07 London Kings Cross (KGX)0 changesdirect
Great NorthernC82674+Greater AngliaP666596:03 Waterbeach station (WBC)
1h31
7:34 London Kings Cross (KGX)1 change
Great NorthernG270026:26 Waterbeach station (WBC)
1h11
7:37 London Kings Cross (KGX)0 changesdirect
Great NorthernC933256:56 Waterbeach station (WBC)
1h11
8:07 London Kings Cross (KGX)0 changesdirect
Great NorthernC82678+Greater AngliaP666647:00 Waterbeach station (WBC)
1h35
8:35 London Kings Cross (KGX)1 change
Great NorthernC933317:26 Waterbeach station (WBC)
1h13
8:39 London Kings Cross (KGX)0 changesdirect
Great NorthernC82681+Greater AngliaP762587:36 Waterbeach station (WBC)
1h27
9:03 London Kings Cross (KGX)1 change
Great NorthernC933367:56 Waterbeach station (WBC)
1h13
9:09 London Kings Cross (KGX)0 changesdirect
Great NorthernC82687+Greater AngliaP762648:07 Waterbeach station (WBC)
1h26
9:33 London Kings Cross (KGX)1 change
Great NorthernG270048:26 Waterbeach station (WBC)
1h11
9:37 London Kings Cross (KGX)0 changesdirect
Great NorthernC933478:56 Waterbeach station (WBC)
1h11
10:07 London Kings Cross (KGX)0 changesdirect
Great NorthernG270059:26 Waterbeach station (WBC)
1h06
10:32 London Kings Cross (KGX)0 changesdirect
Great NorthernC933579:56 Waterbeach station (WBC)
1h06
11:02 London Kings Cross (KGX)0 changesdirect
Great NorthernC9336210:26 Waterbeach station (WBC)
1h06
11:32 London Kings Cross (KGX)0 changesdirect
Great NorthernC9336711:01 Waterbeach station (WBC)
1h01
12:02 London Kings Cross (KGX)0 changesdirect
Great NorthernC9337211:26 Waterbeach station (WBC)
1h06
12:32 London Kings Cross (KGX)0 changesdirect
Great NorthernC9337712:01 Waterbeach station (WBC)
1h01
13:02 London Kings Cross (KGX)0 changesdirect
Great NorthernG7700012:26 Waterbeach station (WBC)
1h06
13:32 London Kings Cross (KGX)0 changesdirect
Great NorthernG7700513:01 Waterbeach station (WBC)
1h02
14:03 London Kings Cross (KGX)0 changesdirect
Great NorthernG7701013:26 Waterbeach station (WBC)
1h06
14:32 London Kings Cross (KGX)0 changesdirect
Great NorthernG7701514:01 Waterbeach station (WBC)
1h01
15:02 London Kings Cross (KGX)0 changesdirect
Great NorthernG7702014:26 Waterbeach station (WBC)
1h06
15:32 London Kings Cross (KGX)0 changesdirect
Great NorthernG7702515:01 Waterbeach station (WBC)
1h01
16:02 London Kings Cross (KGX)0 changesdirect
Great NorthernG7703015:26 Waterbeach station (WBC)
1h06
16:32 London Kings Cross (KGX)0 changesdirect
Great NorthernG7703516:01 Waterbeach station (WBC)
1h01
17:02 London Kings Cross (KGX)0 changesdirect

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Greater Anglia as well as Great Northern offer trains services from Waterbeach station (WBC) to London Kings Cross (KGX).
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Waterbeach station (WBC) to London Kings Cross (KGX).

Why book with Omio vs Greater Anglia?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Greater Anglia, but also compare tickets for the likes of Great Northern to find the best option for your trip from Waterbeach station (WBC) to London Kings Cross (KGX).
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  • Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Greater Anglia with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Waterbeach station (WBC) to London Kings Cross (KGX).

Why book with Omio over Wanderu?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Great Northern to find the best option for your trip from Waterbeach station (WBC) to London Kings Cross (KGX).
  • Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Waterbeach station (WBC) to London Kings Cross (KGX).

Journey information

Overview: Train from Waterbeach station (WBC) to London Kings Cross (KGX)

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Trains from Waterbeach station (WBC) to London Kings Cross (KGX) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.

There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:26, the last at 06:26. The fastest train covers the 84 km distance in 59m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £7
Distance
84 km
Average train duration
1h 7m
Cheapest ticket price
£15
Trains per day
7
Direct trains
7
Fastest train
59m
First train
6:26
Last train
6:26
Cheapest Month
Dec
Cheapest Day
Sun
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Fri
Least Busy Day
Sat
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £7

Train companies: Great Northern, Greater Anglia from Waterbeach station (WBC) to London Kings Cross (KGX) trainsGreat Northern, Greater Anglia trains will get you between Waterbeach station (WBC) and London Kings Cross (KGX) from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Greater Anglia

About
Greater Anglia is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from commuter trains to intercity services. The commuter trains run at regular intervals throughout the day, while the intercity services run at peak times. The train types include the InterCity 125, InterCity 225, Class 90, Class 91, Class 360 and Class 379. The ticket types available are Standard, First Class and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and refreshment trolleys. The most popular routes for Greater Anglia are London Liverpool Street to Norwich, London Liverpool Street to Cambridge and London Liverpool Street to Ipswich.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Greater Anglia Duration
1h 40m
Cheapest Greater Anglia Price
£34
Greater Anglia frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
Two items of luggage per person included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar service on intercity routes with hot and cold drinks, snacks. No service on local routes.
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for First Class tickets.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs require a ticket (£6 flat fee). Guide dogs travel free.
Quiet zone

Great Northern

About
Great Northern is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It offers a wide range of services, including high-speed trains, regional trains, and sleeper services. The high-speed trains are called InterCity Express Trains and they offer a fast and comfortable journey between major cities. The regional trains are called Regional Express Trains and they provide a slower but more frequent service to smaller towns and villages. The sleeper services are called Caledonian Sleeper Trains and they offer overnight journeys with comfortable sleeping compartments. Great Northern offers a variety of ticket types, including single, return, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. The most popular routes for Great Northern are London to Cambridge, London to Peterborough, and London to Norwich. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Great Northern Duration
59m
Cheapest Great Northern Price
£15
Great Northern frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
See refund policy for ticket types
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some services
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets free, maximum two dogs per passenger, must be on lead
Quiet zone

FAQs: Waterbeach station (WBC) to London Kings Cross (KGX) train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Waterbeach station (WBC) to London Kings Cross (KGX) 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 London Kings Cross (KGX), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Waterbeach station (WBC) to London Kings Cross (KGX) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £15, while the average price tends to be around £32.
The train journey from Waterbeach station (WBC) to London Kings Cross (KGX) covers a distance of 84 km and takes approximately 59m. Trains run 7 per day.
The train distance from Waterbeach station (WBC) to London Kings Cross (KGX) is 84 km.
The first train from Waterbeach station (WBC) to London Kings Cross (KGX) leaves at 6:26.
The last train from Waterbeach station (WBC) to London Kings Cross (KGX) departs at 6:26.
Trains from Waterbeach station (WBC) to London Kings Cross (KGX) run approximately 7 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Waterbeach station (WBC) to London Kings Cross (KGX).
Yes, there is a direct train between Waterbeach station (WBC) and London Kings Cross (KGX). The service operates 7 times per day, provided by Great Northern.
There is no night train service from Waterbeach station (WBC) to London Kings Cross (KGX).
The cheapest way to get from Waterbeach station (WBC) to London Kings Cross (KGX) is by coach, costing approximately £7.
Booking trains from Waterbeach station (WBC) to London Kings Cross (KGX) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Waterbeach to London Kings Cross offers views of the Cambridgeshire countryside and some picturesque rural landscapes, though the scenery becomes more urban as you approach London.
Yes, you can take the train from Waterbeach station (WBC) to London Kings Cross (KGX).

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Important Stations and Airports in Waterbeach station (WBC) and London Kings Cross (KGX)

Most Waterbeach station (WBC) to London Kings Cross (KGX) trains use the Waterbeach to London Kings Cross station pair. Use this guide to compare Waterbeach station (WBC) and London Kings Cross (KGX) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Waterbeach
Arrival train stations in London
WaterbeachWaterbeach, Cambridge CB25 9HZ, UK+44 345 026 4700DiningATMAccessibilityHotelBike Parking
City-centre transport

Getting to Waterbeach from Waterbeach city centre

Bus100 · 1m · every ~6 min
100 · 1m · every ~6 min

Waterbeach train station facilities and services

Waterbeach has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Accessibility, Hotel and Bike Parking.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Waterbeach.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

ATMs are available at Waterbeach.

Bike and car services

Available at Waterbeach: Bike Parking.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Waterbeach.

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