London to Cambridge by Train, Bus and Car

How to get from London to Cambridge

Details of how to get from London to Cambridge by various forms of transportation. Use these information resources to plan your journey.
Read more about London and Cambridge.

London to Cambridge by Train

Fast trains to Cambridge Station leave from London King's Cross every half hour. The journey takes about 45 minutes. Standard, off-peak round trip fare is £29.00. Cheaper advance fares may not be available for this journey.

• Read More About Train Travel in the UK
• Plan a Trip with The National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
• Book Train Tickets for the UK

London to Cambridge by Bus

Buses from London to Cambridge take 2hr 10min and cost about £17.50. A limited number of "funfare" tickets may be available for advance purchase, online, costing £8.50 round trip. Buses leave hourly between Victoria Coach Station in London and Cambridge Parkside Coach Station.

UK Travel Tip; Early morning coaches and several journeys through the day make a detour to Stansted Airport, adding about an hour to the trip. Bus tickets can be purchased online. There is usually a 50pence booking fee.

• Read about bus travel in the UK
• Book Bus Tickets in the UK

London to Cambridge by Car

Cambridge is 63 miles northeast of London via the M11 motorway. It takes about 1hr 45min to drive. Keep in mind that gasoline, called petrol in the UK, is sold by the liter (a little more than a quart) and the price is usually more than $1 a quart.

• Use the Automobile Association Route Planner to map a route with suggested stopovers and gasoline stations.
• Check Daily Petrol (Gasoline) Prices
• Compare Car Rental Rates in the UK