How to get from London to Cambridge
- 73 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 56m
- 40 train departures a day with Great Northern
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
56m
direct
Train
€14
Cheapest
58m
direct
Bus
€6
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 1 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from London to Cambridge. 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.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
73 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €16Omio catalogue, Oct 2 | 56mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €7Omio catalogue, Oct 2 | 58mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€16Omio catalogue, Oct 256m · directSee Train details
- Bus€7Omio catalogue, Oct 258m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
London to Cambridge: 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.
- 1London Stansted → CambridgebusLocal bus·58m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from London to Cambridge
Great Northern runs 40 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:01 and the last at 11:52.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Northerntrain | 40 | 05:01 | 11:52 |
| FlixBusbus | 18 | 05:00 | 22:20 |
| 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, Oct 2
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with Local bus, Great Northern; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from London to Cambridge works
Start with a Local bus bus from London to Cambridge, about 58 min. In total it's roughly €6 over 58 min, direct, no transfers.
London to Cambridge: common questions
How long does it take to get from London to Cambridge?
The most useful route takes about 58m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first train from London to Cambridge?
The first train with Great Northern leaves at 05:01 and the last at 11:52, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from London to Cambridge?
40 a day with Great Northern, between 05:01 and 11:52.
When is the first bus from London to Cambridge?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 05:00 and the last at 22:20, from London Heathrow, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from London to Cambridge?
18 a day with FlixBus, between 05:00 and 22:20.
Which station does the bus from London to Cambridge leave from?
London Heathrow with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Cambridge from London?
About 73 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does London to Cambridge 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 London to Cambridge?
On this route you travel with Local bus, Great Northern.
Can you get from London to Cambridge without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 45m.
What is the cheapest way to get from London to Cambridge?
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.
Where to next
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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: Local bus
Route calculated: 1 Oct 2026