Train times from Cambridge North to London
Cambridge North connects to 3 London terminals. The fastest route is Kings Cross in 56 minutes on a direct train.
- Fastest journey to London
- 56 minutes to Kings Cross
- Direct service
- Yes
- London terminals served
- 3 (Kings Cross, Liverpool Street, St Pancras)
- Operator
- Great Northern, LNER, Hull Trains, Lumo
- Source
- Darwin Timetable Files (Rail Delivery Group), Open Government Licence v3.0
- Data reviewed
- 2026-08-17
Cambridge North to each London terminal
| London terminal | Fastest | Fastest direct | Typical peak | Peak trains | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Cross | 56 min | same as fastest | 66 min | 1.9/hr | Great Northern, LNER, Hull Trains, Lumo |
| Liverpool Street | 80 min | same as fastest | 90 min | 1.6/hr | Greater Anglia, Elizabeth line |
| St Pancras | 81 minchange at Cambridge | no direct service | direct trains only | direct trains only | Thameslink, East Midlands Railway, Southeastern high speed |
Cambridge North to Kings Cross
The fastest train from Cambridge North to London Kings Cross takes 56 minutes and involves a direct train with no change. The route is operated by Great Northern, LNER, Hull Trains, Lumo. That makes Cambridge North the 39th quickest of the 71 stations with a service into Kings Cross inside 90 minutes.
Cambridge North to Liverpool Street
The fastest train from Cambridge North to London Liverpool Street takes 80 minutes and involves a direct train with no change. The route is operated by Greater Anglia, Elizabeth line. That makes Cambridge North the 88th quickest of the 105 stations with a service into Liverpool Street inside 90 minutes.
Cambridge North to St Pancras
The fastest train from Cambridge North to London St Pancras takes 81 minutes and involves one change of train en route. The route is operated by Thameslink, East Midlands Railway, Southeastern high speed. That makes Cambridge North the 206th quickest of the 231 stations with a service into St Pancras inside 90 minutes.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the train from Cambridge North to London take?
The fastest train from Cambridge North reaches London Kings Cross in 56 minutes. Cambridge North connects to 3 London terminals: Kings Cross, Liverpool Street, St Pancras.
Which London station should I travel to from Cambridge North?
Kings Cross is the quickest at 56 minutes, on a direct service. Direct trains run to Kings Cross, Liverpool Street.
Is Cambridge North a good commuter town for London?
At 56 minutes to London Kings Cross, Cambridge North is a practical commuter choice, with the fastest journey under an hour. Direct trains keep the journey simple.
Are there direct trains from Cambridge North to London?
Yes. Direct services run to Kings Cross, Liverpool Street.
What are the nearest stations to Cambridge North?
The closest alternatives are Cambridge, Waterbeach, Cambridge South. These can offer a faster or cheaper route into London depending on where you live.
Other places within 60 minutes of Kings Cross
Cambridge North is one of many places you could commute from. These are other options within 60 minutes of London Kings Cross, ranked by journey time and spread across the network rather than clustered on one stretch of line.
Nearby stations
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