Train times from Cambridge to London
Cambridge connects to 5 London terminals. The fastest route is Kings Cross in 50 minutes on a direct train.
- Fastest journey to London
- 50 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 to each London terminal
| London terminal | Fastest | Fastest direct | Typical peak | Peak trains | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Cross | 50 min | same as fastest | 68 min | 3.9/hr | Great Northern, LNER, Hull Trains, Lumo |
| St Pancras | 68 min | same as fastest | 68 min | 2.0/hr | Thameslink, East Midlands Railway, Southeastern high speed |
| Liverpool Street | 73 min | same as fastest | 87 min | 3.3/hr | Greater Anglia, Elizabeth line |
| Moorgate | 82 minchange at Finsbury Park | no direct service | direct trains only | direct trains only | Great Northern |
| London Bridge | 83 min | same as fastest | 83 min | 2.0/hr | Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink |
Cambridge to Kings Cross
The fastest train from Cambridge to London Kings Cross takes 50 minutes and involves a direct train with no change. The route is operated by Great Northern, LNER, Hull Trains, Lumo. That makes Cambridge the 34th quickest of the 71 stations with a service into Kings Cross inside 90 minutes.
Cambridge to St Pancras
The fastest train from Cambridge to London St Pancras takes 68 minutes and involves a direct train with no change. The route is operated by Thameslink, East Midlands Railway, Southeastern high speed. That makes Cambridge the 168th quickest of the 231 stations with a service into St Pancras inside 90 minutes.
Cambridge to Liverpool Street
The fastest train from Cambridge to London Liverpool Street takes 73 minutes and involves a direct train with no change. The route is operated by Greater Anglia, Elizabeth line. That makes Cambridge the 79th quickest of the 105 stations with a service into Liverpool Street inside 90 minutes.
Cambridge to Moorgate
The fastest train from Cambridge to London Moorgate takes 82 minutes and involves one change of train en route. The route is operated by Great Northern. That makes Cambridge the 47th quickest of the 55 stations with a service into Moorgate inside 90 minutes.
Cambridge to London Bridge
The fastest train from Cambridge to London London Bridge takes 83 minutes and involves a direct train with no change. The route is operated by Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink. That makes Cambridge the 211th quickest of the 234 stations with a service into London Bridge inside 90 minutes.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the train from Cambridge to London take?
The fastest train from Cambridge reaches London Kings Cross in 50 minutes. Cambridge connects to 5 London terminals: Kings Cross, St Pancras, Liverpool Street, Moorgate, London Bridge.
Which London station should I travel to from Cambridge?
Kings Cross is the quickest at 50 minutes, on a direct service. Direct trains run to Kings Cross, St Pancras, Liverpool Street, London Bridge.
Is Cambridge a good commuter town for London?
At 50 minutes to London Kings Cross, Cambridge is a practical commuter choice, with the fastest journey under an hour. Direct trains keep the journey simple.
Are there direct trains from Cambridge to London?
Yes. Direct services run to Kings Cross, St Pancras, Liverpool Street, London Bridge.
What are the nearest stations to Cambridge?
The closest alternatives are Cambridge South, Cambridge North, Shelford. These can offer a faster or cheaper route into London depending on where you live.
Other places within 60 minutes of Kings Cross
Cambridge 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, for comparing platforms rather than places.