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It takes an average of 1h 19m to travel from Cambridge to London by train, over a distance of around 49 miles (79 km). There are normally 303 trains per day travelling from Cambridge to London and tickets for this journey start from £14.30 when you book in advance.
What are the train times from Cambridge to London?
Get from Cambridge to London in as little as 49 minutes on the fastest trains, so you can make the most of your time.
The average train journey from Cambridge to London takes around 1 hour 19 minutes. There are around 303 trains that operate on this route daily.
There are direct trains running on this popular route from Cambridge to London every day.
Greater Anglia and Thameslink trains run on this route.
Tickets for this journey start from £14.30. Booking in advance often results in cheaper ticket prices.
With our Journey Planner, you can check live train times, compare prices and check routes.
What do people frequently ask about the train journey from Cambridge to London?
Want to know more about your journey from Cambridge to London? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
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How do I find cheap train tickets from Cambridge to London?
As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.
1. Book in advance
2. Sign up to Ticket Alert
3. Use a Railcard
4. Book split tickets
5. Travel Off-Peak
6. Consider a Season Ticket
For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.
Get cheap train tickets with split ticketing
What is split ticketing?
Split ticketing is a clever way to save money on train travel. Instead of buying one ticket for your whole journey, you buy separate tickets for different sections of the trip — and it often works out cheaper.
You’ll still travel on the same train, with no need to change along the way (in most cases). It’s a simple way to cut the cost of your journey!
How do split tickets work?
Split ticketing is when you buy separate tickets for different sections of your journey, rather than one ticket from start to finish.
Your journey is divided into smaller segments on paper, but you don’t need to leave the train. The only requirement is that the train stops at each of the stations shown on your tickets.
If asked, just make sure to show the correct ticket for the part of the journey you're travelling on.