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Outbound fromCambridge to St Johns (London) by train
It takes an average of 1h 54m to travel from Cambridge to St Johns (London) by train, over a distance of around 51 miles (81 km). There are normally 32 trains per day travelling from Cambridge to St Johns (London) and tickets for this journey start from £34.60 when you book in advance.
| First train | 03:53 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 20:53 | |
| Departure station | Cambridge | |
| Arrival station | St Johns (London) | |
| Journey time | From 1h 40m | |
| Distance | 51 miles (81 km) | |
| Frequency | 32 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £34.60 | |
| Train operators | London Overground, Great Northern, Greater Anglia, Southeastern, Thameslink |
Taking the train from Cambridge to St Johns (London) in 1 hour 40 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Cambridge to St Johns (London)? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 1 hour 54 minutes to travel the 51 miles (81 km) from Cambridge to St Johns (London) by train, although you can get there in as little as 1 hour 40 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 32 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Greater Anglia, Southeastern or Thameslink to St Johns (London). As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Cambridge to St Johns (London) in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £34.60. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to St Johns (London) by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Cambridge to St Johns (London)
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Cambridge to St Johns (London) is right for you.
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