Train times from Cambridge South to London
Cambridge South connects to 5 London terminals. The fastest route is Kings Cross in 46 minutes on a direct train.
- Fastest journey to London
- 46 minutes to Kings Cross
- Direct service
- Yes
- London terminals served
- 5 (Kings Cross, St Pancras, Liverpool Street, Moorgate, London Bridge)
- 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 South to each London terminal
| London terminal | Fastest | Fastest direct | Typical peak | Peak trains | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Cross | 46 min | same as fastest | 64 min | 3.9/hr | Great Northern, LNER, Hull Trains, Lumo |
| St Pancras | 64 min | same as fastest | 64 min | 2.0/hr | Thameslink, East Midlands Railway, Southeastern high speed |
| Liverpool Street | 69 min | same as fastest | 84 min | 3.3/hr | Greater Anglia, Elizabeth line |
| Moorgate | 78 minchange at Finsbury Park | no direct service | direct trains only | direct trains only | Great Northern |
| London Bridge | 79 min | same as fastest | 79 min | 2.0/hr | Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink |
Cambridge South to Kings Cross
The fastest train from Cambridge South to London Kings Cross takes 46 minutes and involves a direct train with no change. The route is operated by Great Northern, LNER, Hull Trains, Lumo. That makes Cambridge South the 29th quickest of the 71 stations with a service into Kings Cross inside 90 minutes.
That is the quickest train of the day. For a morning arrival the median journey is 64 minutes, 18 minutes longer. That median covers 29 services arriving at Kings Cross between 07:00 and 09:30 across three sampled weekdays, roughly 3.9 an hour.
Cambridge South to St Pancras
The fastest train from Cambridge South to London St Pancras takes 64 minutes and involves a direct train with no change. The route is operated by Thameslink, East Midlands Railway, Southeastern high speed. That makes Cambridge South the 148th quickest of the 231 stations with a service into St Pancras inside 90 minutes.
The morning peak holds up: the median peak journey into St Pancras is also 64 minutes. That median covers 15 services arriving at St Pancras between 07:00 and 09:30 across three sampled weekdays, roughly 2 an hour.
Cambridge South to Liverpool Street
The fastest train from Cambridge South to London Liverpool Street takes 69 minutes and involves a direct train with no change. The route is operated by Greater Anglia, Elizabeth line. That makes Cambridge South the 75th quickest of the 105 stations with a service into Liverpool Street inside 90 minutes.
That is the quickest train of the day. For a morning arrival the median journey is 84 minutes, 15 minutes longer. That median covers 25 services arriving at Liverpool Street between 07:00 and 09:30 across three sampled weekdays, roughly 3.3 an hour.
Cambridge South to Moorgate
The fastest train from Cambridge South to London Moorgate takes 78 minutes and involves one change of train en route. The route is operated by Great Northern. That makes Cambridge South the 43rd quickest of the 55 stations with a service into Moorgate inside 90 minutes.
No direct train runs from Cambridge South to London Moorgate. The quickest route changes at Finsbury Park.
Cambridge South to London Bridge
The fastest train from Cambridge South to London Bridge takes 79 minutes and involves a direct train with no change. The route is operated by Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink. That makes Cambridge South the 195th quickest of the 234 stations with a service into London Bridge inside 90 minutes.
The morning peak holds up: the median peak journey into London Bridge is also 79 minutes. That median covers 15 services arriving at London Bridge between 07:00 and 09:30 across three sampled weekdays, roughly 2 an hour.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the train from Cambridge South to London take?
The fastest train from Cambridge South reaches London Kings Cross in 46 minutes. Cambridge South connects to 5 London terminals: Kings Cross, St Pancras, Liverpool Street, Moorgate, London Bridge.
Which London station should I travel to from Cambridge South?
Kings Cross is the quickest at 46 minutes, on a direct service. Direct trains run to Kings Cross, St Pancras, Liverpool Street, London Bridge.
Is Cambridge South a good commuter town for London?
At 46 minutes to London Kings Cross, Cambridge South is a practical commuter choice, with the fastest journey under an hour. Direct trains keep the journey simple.
Are there direct trains from Cambridge South to London?
Yes. Direct services run to Kings Cross, St Pancras, Liverpool Street, London Bridge.
What are the nearest stations to Cambridge South?
The closest alternatives are Cambridge, Shelford, Cambridge North. These can offer a faster or cheaper route into London depending on where you live.
Other places within 60 minutes of Kings Cross
Cambridge South 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
Alternative departure points close to Cambridge South, for comparing platforms rather than places.
Royston is quicker: 17 km away and 37 minutes into London Kings Cross, saving 9 minutes on the journey above.