How to get from Cambridge to London
- 73 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 58m
- 42 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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At a glance
Fastest
58m
direct
Bus
€6
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Cambridge to London. The most useful door-to-door route takes 58m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 73 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
73 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €18Omio catalogue, Sep 25 | 1h 11mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €4Omio catalogue, Sep 25 | 58mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€18Omio catalogue, Sep 251h 11m · directSee Train details
- Bus€4Omio catalogue, Sep 2558m · 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?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Cambridge → London StanstedbusAirport shuttle bus·58m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateDepartures from Cambridge to London
FlixBus runs 42 scheduled departures a day, the first at 01:25 and the last at 18:20.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 42 | 01:25 | 18:20 |
| Great Northerntrain | 40 | 04:48 | 08:54 |
| Airport shuttle busbus | 48 | — | — |
| Local busbus | 48 | — | — |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. 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 Fri, Sep 25
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with Airport shuttle bus, Great Northern; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Cambridge to London works
Start with a Airport shuttle bus bus from Cambridge to London, about 58 min. In total it's roughly €6 over 58 min, direct, no transfers.
Cambridge to London: common questions
How long does it take to get from Cambridge to London?
The most useful route takes about 58m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Cambridge to London?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 01:25 and the last at 18:20, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Cambridge to London?
42 a day with FlixBus, between 01:25 and 18:20.
When is the first train from Cambridge to London?
The first train with Great Northern leaves at 04:48 and the last at 08:54, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Cambridge to London?
40 a day with Great Northern, between 04:48 and 08:54.
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 latest search put the route we recommend at €6. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Cambridge to London?
On this route you travel with Airport shuttle bus, Great Northern.
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?
Usually 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
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- 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, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Airport shuttle bus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026