Trains from London to Cambridge

London to Cambridge train information

• The trip between London, located in England and Cambridge, situated in England is well served by trains. The trains are operated by the following train companies: Abellio Greater Anglia, Thameslink.
• There are 49 miles between the 2 cities and the average journey time from London to Cambridge is approximately 1h22m. Taking the train is often the quickest option to get to Cambridge from London, and it's also more environmentally friendly than driving your car or flying.
• Based on our data, the lowest fare to travel in the next month is £7.92. This price is based on an adult ticket and does not include the money you can save with a railcard.

Best prices for London to Cambridge train tickets

London - Cambridge prices calendar

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Train times London to Cambridge

When are the next trains to Cambridge?

The table above only shows the remaining services for today and will display a maximum of 10 train departures.

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According to our data, 100 trains from London to Cambridge are running today and 0 tomorrow. The first London Cambridge train is at 05:02 and the last one is at 23:58. The first and last departure times may be different on each day of the week and there may be fewer services during weekends or public holidays. Rail operators may also increase or decrease the number of trains during school holidays or depending on the season.

London - Cambridge: the best time to book cheap trains

Price of the ticket when booking in advance or at the last minute

The Prices for train tickets London to Cambridge are increasing if you don't book early. According to our data, if you buy your train 2 months in advance, you can find tickets from £6 whereas when purchasing your seat 1 month in advance, you will need to spend at least £12 for your train. Thus, you may save 50% on the price of your ticket by booking 2 months in advance instead of 1 month in advance.

The figures are based on the best fares found over the past 6 months when buying in advance versus at the last minute.

Best prices for London to Cambridge trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between London and Cambridge by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Cambridge to London and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

Discount London - Cambridge train tickets

The best way to pay less on your London Cambridge train ticket must be to have a railcard. While regional railcards exist in some areas, National railcards enable you to make savings on most rail fares across the United Kingdom. Everyone is eligible to at least one of the railcard, even non-UK residents. National railcards available: 16-25 discount card, Senior railcard, Two together discount card, Family and Friends railcard and Disabled persons discount card.

Why should I buy a railcard?

When getting a railcard, the idea is to make savings after several journeys. But is it really relevant when travelling from London to Cambridge? Grab your calculator, considering:

A = the cost of the railcard (i.e.: £30)

B = average discount offered by the railcard (i.e.: 34%)

C = average fare for a London Cambridge ticket (i.e.: £19.80)(1)

Start by dividing A by B: this will give you the budget from which the card will be worthwile. Then divide that number by C. You will see the average number of journeys needed per year to be profitable.

In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£19.80 = 4.44. Your railcard will be worth the investment after on average 5 trips from London to Cambridge (one way trip).

How much does a railcard cost?

All railcards cost £30 except the Disabled persons railcard that costs £20. Railcards enable you to get 34% off most adult fares, hence you will save 1/3 on most train tickets.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey