How to travel from Cambridge to London, United Kingdom

The distance between Cambridge and London is around 93km (58 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 50min.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Cambridge to London by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to London Kings Cross.

  • Duration50min
  • Departsevery 15 mins
  • Typical cost
    £25($29)
Operated by

Great Northern

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Bus

Take the bus to Stansted Airport London and then to London Liverpool Street Station.

  • Duration1h 60m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £12($14)
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Drive

Drive to London King's Cross.

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Distance93km (58 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cambridge and London

There are several options for getting from Cambridge to London by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £12 ($14) and will take around 1h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 50min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £25 ($29).

The distance between Cambridge and London is around 93km (58 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 79km (49 miles)

It takes around 50min to get from Cambridge and London by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cambridge to London is to take the train which takes around 50min and will set you back approx £25 ($29).

The cheapest way to travel between Cambridge and London, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £12 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cambridge and London. It typically takes around 50min and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Cambridge and London with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 50min.

Great Northern and Thameslink run train services between Cambridge and London. Trains depart hourly and will take around 50min, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cambridge and London. It typically takes around 1h 60m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cambridge to London. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Stansted Airport London. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 1h 60m.

National Express run regular bus services between Cambridge and London. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 1h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cambridge to London. We recommend that you take the train to London Kings Cross. instead which will take 50min.

The closest major airport to London is London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) which is approximately 12km (8 miles) from London. Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) and Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Cambridge and London. The distance is around 93km (58 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cambridge to London is to take the train which takes, on average, 50min and will usually cost around £25 ($29).

How do I get from Cambridge to London

Compare travel optionsbetween Cambridge and London

Transport options from Cambridge to London
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
50min
£25($29)
every 15 mins93km (58 miles)
Bus
1h 60m
£12($14)
every 4 hours105km (65 miles)
Drive
1h 15m
£11($13)
on demand93km (58 miles)

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Airports near London

The following major airports near London offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LCY
London City Airport (LCY)
International Airport
Distance
12km (8 miles) from London
LHR
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
International Airport
Distance
23km (14 miles) from London
LGW
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
International Airport
Distance
40km (25 miles) from London