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Journey information from Cambridge to London Kings Cross

  • Train Fares from: £8
  • Fastest route:
  • Slowest route:
  • Average journey time:
  • Changes: Direct

  • How long does it take to travel from Cambridge to London Kings Cross by train?

    The average journey time between Cambridge and London Kings Cross is . On an average weekday, there are 112 trains travelling from Cambridge to London Kings Cross. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays.

    Avg. Duration

  • What is the fastest journey from Cambridge to London Kings Cross by train?

    The fastest journey time by train is .

  • How much does the train from Cambridge to London Kings Cross cost?

    Train tickets from Cambridge to London Kings Cross can start from as little as £8 when you book in advance and are usually more expensive when purchased on the day. Prices can also vary depending the time of day, route and class you book.

  • Are there direct trains from Cambridge to London Kings Cross?

    Yes, it is possible to travel from Cambridge to London Kings Cross without having to change trains. Use our journey planner above to get direct train times from Cambridge to London Kings Cross.

    Direct

  • What is the distance between Cambridge and London Kings Cross?

    The distance between Cambridge and London Kings Cross is 47 miles.

    Distance: 47 miles

  • What time is the first train from Cambridge to London Kings Cross?

    The first train from Cambridge to London Kings Cross departs at .

    What time is the last train from Cambridge to London Kings Cross?

    The last train from Cambridge to London Kings Cross departs at .

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    Last train
    No sleeper services are available. There may also be fewer services on weekends and public holidays; use the Journey Planner above to search for a specific train on your chosen travel date.

  • If you're like us, you've probably seen the sheer number of ticket types available in the UK and wondered ''Why are there so many?!'' Well, luckily we've put together a handy guide to all the variations of train ticket you may encounter on your travels.

    Our guide to ticket types:
    *Please note that not all types of train tickets are available for every journey. Factors such as the time, date and train company you'll be using can affect the availability of each one.

Cambridge to London Kings Cross timetable

Check out the next trains departing from Cambridge to London Kings Cross for Friday 5th Jun 2020. For the full train timetable, or to search for a later time or date, click here.

DepartsArrivesDuration
21:1422:0349m, direct
21:2722:501h 23m, direct
21:4422:3349m, direct
21:5423:151h 21m, 1 change
22:1423:0349m, direct
22:2723:501h 23m, direct
22:4423:3349m, direct
22:5423:581h 4m, direct
23:1400:0854m, direct
23:3500:581h 23m, direct

If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from London Kings Cross to Cambridge.

Looking for other travel options? We also sell National Express coach tickets across the UK. Check out times and tickets for Cambridge to London Kings Cross by bus.

How to find cheap train tickets from Cambridge to London Kings Cross

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1 monthin advance‡
from£18.50
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from£8
1 weekin advance‡
from£18.50
today‡
from£18.50

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**Average savings on Advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.
‡Advance adult single fare. Excludes booking fee. Prices seen by Trainline customers in the last 30 days. Availability limited.

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