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Compare train and coach for London to Cambridge
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £13.
Distance: 79 km
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£22 Average Price | £13 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 3m Average total duration 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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How to get to Cambridge from London by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from London to Cambridge is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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How to Travel from London to Cambridge
Travelling from central London to the historic city of Cambridge is easy and convenient, with a number of trains and buses departing throughout the day, including National Express taking less than an hour to travel the 100km distance, making the city perfect for a day trip or short break from London. Buses generally depart from London Victoria Coach Station and from London Liverpool Street Station located in Central London.
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London to Cambridge Travel Comparison
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What is the best way to travel from London to Cambridge?
Cheapest way to travel from London to Cambridge
Bus journeys from London to Cambridge are available throughout the day, with National Express offering a regular service between the two cities at various times throughout the day. Journeys take around 2 hours to complete by bus and begin each morning, continuing throughout the day until just before midnight. Buses to Cambridge bus station depart from London Liverpool Street Coach Station. Services are generally direct and do not require connections to be made.
Fastest way to travel from London to Cambridge
Trains are available throughout the day with a total journey time of just over 1 hour. Two trains leave London Liverpool Street or London Kings Cross each hour, and are provided by Abellio Greater Anglia and Great Northern. Direct services depart from the mid-morning and continue through until the late evening.
Most popular way to travel from London to Cambridge
Trains remain the most popular way to travel between London and Cambridge, due to both the faster journey time, as well as the high frequency of departures, with trains leaving every 15 minutes.
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FAQs: London to Cambridge
Travel to Cambridge easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Cambridge.
There are 2 options to travel to Cambridge from London including taking a train or coach.
The cheapest way to get from London to Cambridge is by taking a coach with average ticket prices of £8 compared to other travel options to Cambridge:
A coach is £4 less than a train with an average ticket price of £12 from London to Cambridge.
The quickest way to travel between London and Cambridge is by train, which takes on average 1 h 5 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Coach takes 1 h 23 min on average.
The London to Cambridge distance is approximately 48 miles.
The average frequency per day from London to Cambridge is:
- 22 coaches a day.
- 11 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between London and Cambridge as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from London to Cambridge:
- Coaches mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece).
- Trains from London to Cambridge most often leave from London St Pancras International and arrive in Cambridge.
The following travel companies offer services from London to Cambridge:
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express or London Buses to go to Cambridge by coach. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixBus London to Cambridge tickets on Omio for £8.
- Travel with Abellio Greater Anglia, Great Northern, Thameslink, CrossCountry or LNER to go to Cambridge by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Abellio Greater Anglia London to Cambridge tickets on Omio for £12.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Cambridge with the following travel companies:
- Direct coach available with FlixBus 6 direct coaches per day.
- Direct train available with Abellio Greater Anglia, Great Northern or Thameslink 9 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Cambridge as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Cambridge from London.
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