# 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/hr | Operator |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Kings Cross | 50 min | same as fastest | 68 | 3.9 | Great Northern, LNER, Hull Trains, Lumo |
| St Pancras | 68 min | same as fastest | 68 | 2.0 | Thameslink, East Midlands Railway, Southeastern high speed |
| Liverpool Street | 73 min | same as fastest | 87 | 3.3 | Greater Anglia, Elizabeth line |
| Moorgate | 82 min (change at Finsbury Park) | no direct service | - | - | Great Northern |
| London Bridge | 83 min | same as fastest | 83 | 2.0 | Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink |

## 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.

## About this data

Fastest is the quickest scheduled weekday service; typical peak is the median of
services arriving at the London terminal between 07:00 and 09:30. Computed from
Darwin Timetable Files published by the Rail Delivery Group under the Open
Government Licence. Not live times, and they exclude disruption and engineering
work. Full methodology: https://railreach.co.uk/about/

Source: RailReach - https://railreach.co.uk/stations/cambridge/
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