How to Get from Cambridge to London
Cambridge to London is 73 km in a straight line, and the fastest option takes 46m by train. The trip takes 1h 20m by bus.
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Cambridge to London by price and travel time (route calculated on 8 November 2026).
- 40 train departures a day with Great Northern
- First train at 04:55, last at 11:28
Compare the ways to get there. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the Whole Journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Cambridge to London. The most useful door-to-door route takes 1h 04m by train with no transfer. The two cities are about 73 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search.
73 km in a straight line
Which Way Suits You?
| Transport | Ticket price | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €14Omio catalogue, Nov 9 | 46mFastestdirect | See Train details |
| See train tickets on Omio | |||
| Bus | €4Lowest seenOmio catalogue, Nov 9 | 1h 20mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€14Omio catalogue, Nov 946m · directFastestSee Train details
- Bus€4Lowest seenOmio catalogue, Nov 91h 20m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Cambridge to London: Cheapest or Fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Cambridge → LondontrainGreat Northern·1h 04m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which Date Should You Go?
An amount is a fare we saw earlier; with "around" in front it is our estimate. Neither is a live offer. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Cambridge to London
Great Northern runs 40 scheduled departures a day, the first at 04:55 and the last at 11:28.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Northerntrain | 40 | 04:55 | 11:28 |
| FlixBusbus | · | 01:25 | 18:20 |
| Airport shuttle busbus | · | · | · |
| Local busbus | · | · | · |
All departures Great Northern
- 04:55
- 05:15
- 05:25
- 05:28
- 05:46
- 05:55
- 05:59
- 06:15
- 06:25
- 06:29
- 06:45
- 06:55
- 06:59
- 07:03
- 07:15
- 07:25
- 07:29
- 07:45
- 07:55
- 07:59
- 08:16
- 08:25
- 08:29
- 08:45
- 08:55
- 08:58
- 09:16
- 09:25
- 09:28
- 09:46
- 09:55
- 10:00
- 10:14
- 10:25
- 10:28
- 10:46
- 10:55
- 11:16
- 11:25
- 11:28
All departures FlixBus
- 01:25
- 02:25
- 03:00
- 03:25
- 03:35
- 04:00
- 04:35
- 05:00
- 05:10
- 05:35
- 06:35
- 06:50
- 10:25
- 11:50
- 12:10
- 13:10
- 14:00
- 14:10
- 15:00
- 16:00
- 16:05
- 17:05
- 18:05
- 18:20
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, we do not hold a published timetable for that operator. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and Arrival
Ticket Prices on This Route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Mon, Nov 9.
Operators Seen on These Journeys
On this route you travel with Great Northern, Airport shuttle bus.
How the Trip from Cambridge to London Works
Routavio built this route from its own route data on 8 November 2026. Start with a Great Northern train from Cambridge to London, about 1h 4m. In total it's roughly €14 over 1h 4m, direct, no transfers.
Where to Stay
Stays in London on Booking.comRent a Car
Loading offers...
Things to Do in London
Loading offers...
Cambridge to London: Common Questions
How long does it take to get from Cambridge to London?
Routavio's route check on 8 November 2026 puts the most useful route at about 1h 04m by train, with no transfer.
When is the first train from Cambridge to London?
The first train with Great Northern leaves at 04:55 and the last at 11:28, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Cambridge to London?
Routavio's timetable check shows 40 train departures a day with Great Northern, between 04:55 and 11:28.
When is the first bus from Cambridge to London?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 01:25 and the last at 18:20, from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18, according to the published timetable.
Which station does the bus from Cambridge to London leave from?
Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is London from Cambridge?
About 73 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Cambridge to London cost?
Our estimate for the route we recommend is around €14. We have not seen it as a fare. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Cambridge to London?
According to Routavio's route data, on this route you travel with Great Northern, Airport shuttle bus.
Can you get from Cambridge to London without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 46m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Cambridge to London?
Routavio's comparison usually points to a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
Other Ways People Search Cambridge to London
- how to get from Cambridge to London
- Cambridge to London travel time
- Cambridge to London distance
- cheapest way from Cambridge to London
- Cambridge to London by bus
Sources and Method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables. The price here is our estimate, not a guarantee.
Operators: Great Northern, Airport shuttle bus
Route calculated: 8 Nov 2026