Trains from Cambridge to London Liverpool Street
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.
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 train stops in 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 and terminates at London Liverpool Street. The stops will differ depending on the service as there are ‘faster services’ that skip certain stops.
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 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?
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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Season Tickets
Do you travel from Cambridge to London often? It may be worth considering a season ticket especially if you travel 3 or more days. Use our season ticket calculator to find out what you can save when you buy a season ticket for Cambridge to London
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Plan your trip from Cambridge to London in advance and find the cheapest train tickets. Train fares from Cambridge start from just £7 one way.
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If you’re looking for the reverse journey, take a look at trains from London to Cambridge here.
Station Information
Cambridge
Cambridge station is at the end of Station Road, just one mile south-east of Cambridge city centre. There are plenty of facilities at this station, including public toilets, an ATM and a Sainsbury’s. Getting to and from the station is easy, with PlusBike cycle hire just outside the station, a station car park and bus stops close by too.
Ticket office opening hours
Monday - Friday 06:00 - 21:00
Saturday 07:00 - 20:00
Sunday 08:00 - 19:00
See further information on Cambridge train station here.
London Liverpool Street
London Liverpool Street 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 so it is easy to get to on the underground. There are also buses located outside the station. (All London buses have step-free access.)
This station has plenty of public toilets, 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
See further information on London Liverpool Street station here.
“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!
