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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 train, with an average ticket price of £23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 40m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £23, while a coach costs an average of £27.
Distance: 79 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£23 Average Price Cheapest | £27 Average Price | £29 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 7m Average total duration 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Cambridge:
A train is £4 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from London to Cambridge costing on average £27.
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 7m.
The journey is about 30m faster (1h 10m by train vs 1h 40m by car) and roughly £6 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£23 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.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom London to Cambridge
How to get to Cambridge from London by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Cambridge is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus16:201h45London, Stratford City Bus Station18:05Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)£41One-way0 changes
Cheapest
- FlixBus16:201h45London, Stratford City Bus Station18:05Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)£41One-way0 changes
Fastest
- G2700711:240h45London Kings Cross (KGX)12:09Cambridge South£171One-way0 changes
Other options
P66396 · P7749012:361h31London Liverpool Street (LST)14:07Cambridge station (CBG)£141One-way1 change- P7627910:241h20London Liverpool Street (LST)11:44Cambridge South£161One-way0 changes
- P762335:541h21London Liverpool Street (LST)7:15Cambridge South£161One-way0 changes
- FlixBus22:401h15London, Stratford City Bus Station23:55Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)£41One-way0 changes
- FlixBus20:351h20London, Stratford City Bus Station21:55Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)£41One-way0 changes
- FlixBus0:251h20London, Stratford City Bus Station1:45Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)£41One-way0 changes
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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.
Trains from London to Cambridge | Buses from London to Cambridge
London to Cambridge Travel Comparison
Average Price |
Travel Time |
Cheapest Time to Book |
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£3 |
2:05 h |
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£23 |
0:46 h |
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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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This is compared to other travel options from London to Cambridge:
A train is £4 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from London to Cambridge costing on average £27.
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 7m.
- Around 20 coaches per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Cambridge as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from London Kings Cross (KGX) and arrive in Cambridge station (CBG).
- Coaches mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece).
- Travel with Great Northern, Greater Anglia, Thameslink to go to Cambridge by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Cambridge by coach.
- 9 direct trains per day with Great Northern, Greater Anglia, Thameslink.
- 4 direct coaches per day with FlixBus, National Express.
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