Cambridge to London Liverpool Street Trains
Greater Anglia offers regular and direct trains from Cambridge to London.
With direct trains between Cambridge and London Liverpool Street, it’s never been easier to commute into London or plan a day trip to the capital. Trains leave roughly every 20 minutes* taking just over an hour to get to London Liverpool Street station. Tickets start from £8, you won't find a cheaper fare anywhere else, but in the unlikely event you do find a cheaper deal, we will refund the difference with our online price promise.
As things stand, we are currently running a near full timetable and the length of our trains are almost back to normal. However, as we are experiencing lower passenger numbers, our trains have become quieter than normal. As a result it is now even easier for passengers to social distance.
There are no seat reservations on our trains.
Passengers should spread out throughout the carriage, and keep a safe distance away from those who are not members of their family or in the same bubble.
Constant announcements and pre-departure messages on trains and stations will remind passengers to social distance.
It is mandatory for all passengers on trains and stations to wear a face covering/mask unless they are exempt. These exemptions apply to children under the age of 11 & People who have a disability that prevents them from being able to put on or remove face coverings.
Face coverings can be removed temporarily to eat or drink on trains.
£600,000 has been invested into extra cleaners and cleaning equipment such as:
- Fogging guns (used to sanitise and disinfect large areas)
- Powerful vacuum cleaners (clean the air as well as the floor/upholstery)
- Hygiene monitoring equipment (to make sure our cleaning is as effective and efficient as possible)
- Soap, water and free hand sanitizers at all stations.
We are increasing cleaning and paying attention to high touch areas on our vehicles. When necessary, we are creating a ‘bubble’ around our drivers in order to reduce their own risk and the risk of all passengers on the train. In some cases, operators have even installed clear barriers to reduce risk.
All travellers are required to wear face coverings on rail replacement or risk being fined.
Despite lower passenger loadings standby levels have been maintained and, in some areas, increased to provide additional social distancing capacity.
Have Questions? Read Our FAQ Below
What time does the first train leave from Cambridge to London Liverpool Street?
The first train departs Cambridge station for London Liverpool Street at 04:48 Monday to Friday, 04:38 on Saturday and 07:32 on Sunday
What time does the last train leave from Cambridge to London Liverpool Street?
The last train departs Cambridge station for London Liverpool Street at 22:51 Monday to Saturday
Where does the Cambridge to London Liverpool Street? train stop?
The Cambridge to London Liverpool Street train can stop in the following places but these will differ depending on the service. ‘Faster services’ for example won't stop at all of the train stations below.
- Shelford
- Whittlesford Parkway
- Great Chesterford
- Audley End
- Newport (Essex)
- Elsenham
- Stansted Airport
- Stansted Mountfitchet
- Bishops Stortford
- Sawbridgeworth
- Harlow Mill
- Harlow Town
- Roydon
- Broxbourne
- Cheshunt
- Tottenham Hale
- Stratford
- London Liverpool Street
Is there Wi-Fi on the Cambridge to London Liverpool Street?
Wi-Fi is provided on all of our services so you can catch up with your boxsets, update your social media or do last minute preparation for your big meeting.
How long does it take to get from Cambridge to London Liverpool Street?
The average journey time between Cambridge and London is 80 minutes, depending on the number of stops. The fastest Journey between Cambridge and London Liverpool Street is only 70 minutes.
How much does a train ticket from Cambridge to London Liverpool Street cost?
Ticket prices start at just £8 (one way). Prices differ depending on off-peak/peak travel times and whether you have a railcard. Season tickets are also available.
How many trains per day are there from Cambridge to London Liverpool Street?
There are approximately 44 direct trains per day between Cambridge and London Liverpool Street. This may vary on bank holidays and weekends.
What is the distance between Cambridge and London Liverpool Street?
The distance between the two cities is 55.75 miles (90 km).
Can I book assistance for my journey from Cambridge to London Liverpool Street?
Yes, customers can request assisted travel through our assisted travel contact form. Please give a minimum of 12 hours' notice.
You can also give us a call on:
Telephone: 0800 028 2878 (free of charge), Monday to Sunday 08:00 - 20:00
Textphone and Minicom: 18001 0800 028 2878
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If you’re looking for the reverse journey, take a look at trains from London to Cambridge here.
Station Information - London Liverpool Street
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Liverpool Street Station is a busy commuter station located in the north-eastern corner of the City of London. This station is served by the Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan and Central tube lines, making it an ideal place for you to start if you are planning to explore the rest of London. There are also buses and taxis located outside the station. (All London buses have step-free access). London Liverpool Street is a hub for national rail services too and Greater Anglia provide services to Norwich, Ipswich, Southend Airport and many other places in East Anglia.
This station has plenty of public toilets, Wi-Fi, multiple ticket machines and a waiting room at this station. There is also a range of places to eat and drink, including a McDonalds, Leon and a WHSmith.
Ticket office opening hours
- Monday 03:10 - 01:00
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 04:00 - 01:00
- Friday, Saturday, Sunday 03:40 - 01:00
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Customer Review
“A straight-forward and breezy journey” - Cambridge to London Liverpool Street
4.5 stars - Mrs J Price - February 2020
As a local to Cambridge city centre, I started my journey on foot, so I could swing by a coffee shop and pick up a drink and snack for my train journey to London. As there’s a decent selection of cafes and restaurants just outside the station, you’re always spoilt for choice when it comes to food and drink. I went for one of the local vendors next to the old ticket office then walked over to the main station building to catch my train.
I booked in advance, so the price of my tickets were just £8 each way.
The Station
Cambridge Station is well laid out and properly sign-posted so even if you’ve never been to the station before, it should be quite easy to navigate. It’s quite a clean station too.
Luckily, I didn’t have to spend any time collecting my tickets, as I bought mine on the Greater Anglia app. So I just activated my ticket and scanned it to get through to the platform. I was ready to go take my seat in no time.
For those who need to collect their train tickets, the self-service ticket machines are just to the right when you walk into the station from Station Square. At the time of my journey, (a little while after rush hour), I didn’t notice much of a queue.
The Train
The carriages in Standard class were rather spacious and comfy. I had booked my seat in advance, so I sat on a forward-facing window seat with a table.
There was a plug and USB port next to my seat so I plugged my iPad in to watch something on my way to London. The train wasn’t too busy which made for a very relaxed and easy going journey. There was also a heater just at my feet which made me feel quite cosy.
I have no complaints about the service on-board. There was free Wi-Fi onboard, which proved really handy for catching up on some of my favourite TV programmes on iPlayer. As the train wasn’t crowded at all, I had the table and four seats to myself. I walked past the toilet adjoining carriage over- which seemed clean and well-equipped.
The journey was just over an hour, so it felt like I was at London Liverpool Street in no time at all. All I had to do once I was at London Liverpool Street was jump on the tube to Tottenham Court Road. I made it just in time for my lunch reservations with my daughter.
The best bit: Table all to myself
The worst bit: Not enough time to finish my episode of Killing Eve!
