Travel from London to Cambridge

Travelers have the option to board flights from significant global cities to London’s main airports. Among these, Heathrow Airport stands out as a bustling and extensively linked hub, serving as a central point for intercontinental travel. Gatwick, Stansted, and Luton airports also welcome international travelers, offering a diverse range of flight possibilities. Additionally, London City Airport focuses on accommodating business travelers and short-distance flights.

Important announcement regarding trains from Central London to Cambridge:

There will be engineering work taking place on 16th and 17th September. All direct trains going into Cambridge from Central London will be affected. Therefore, you will need to change to a replacement bus en route to Cambridge. If you are taking the direct train from London King’s Cross Station/
London St Pancras International or Farringdon (Train Operator: Great Northern or Thameslink), you will change to a replacement bus from Royston. If you are taking the direct train from London Liverpool Street Station (Train Operator: Great Anglia), you will need to change to a replacement bus from Stansted Airport.

If there are direct buses from the airport, we recommend you book a seat on the coach via National Express before you travel.

For more information on how to get from the airport to Cambridge, please visit Trainline.

Before you travel to Cambridge, we recommend you download “Uber” on your phone as travelling within Cambridge may be inconvenient depending on the time you arrive at and leave the city.

London Airport to Cambridge

Train to Cambridge Railway Station (2 to 3 hours)

Option 1:
  • Take the Heathrow Express train from Heathrow Airport to London Paddington Station.
  • From London Paddington, take the London Underground (Tube) to London King’s Cross station.
  • At King’s Cross, take a direct train to Cambridge.
Option 2:
  • From Heathrow Airport, take the Piccadilly Line on the London Underground to King’s Cross St Pancras station.
  • At King’s Cross, take a direct train to Cambridge.
Option 3:
  • From Heathrow Airport, take the Elizabeth Line to Liverpool Street Station.
  • At Liverpool Street Station, take a direct train to Cambridge.

Coach/Bus (2 to 3 hours)

National Express operate services from Heathrow Airport to Cambridge Parkside (City Centre) Bus Stop. From Cambridge Parkside, you will need to catch another bus from a nearby bus stop to reach Cripps Court or alternatively get an Taxi/Uber.

Please book your coach ticket online beforehand as seats on the National Express coach can fill up quickly.

Car (2 to 2.5 hours)

It will take approximately  2 to 2.5 hours to get from Heathrow Airport to Cambridge by car.

Train to Cambridge Railway Station (2 hours)

Option 1:

From London Gatwick Airport, take a direct train to Cambridge.

Option 2:

You can also take the same train but transfer at King’s Cross Station to reach Cambridge depending on the time you arrive at the airport.

Coach/Bus (4.5 to 5 hours)

National Express operate services from Gatwick Airport to Cambridge Parkside (City Centre) Bus Stop. From Cambridge Parkside, you will need to catch another bus from a nearby bus stop to reach Cripps Court or alternatively get a Taxi/Uber.

Please book your coach ticket online beforehand as seats on the National Express coach can fill up quickly.

Car (2.5 to 3.5 hours)

It will take approximately 2.5 to 3.5 hours to get from Gatwick Airport to Cambridge by car.

Train to Cambridge Railway Station (2 to 3 hours)

Option 1:
  • From London City Airport, take the DLR to Bank Station and transfer to Northern Line on the London Underground to King’s Cross St Pancras station.
  • You can also take the DLR to West Ham and transfer to Hammersmith & City Line on the London Underground to King’s Cross St Pancras station.
  • At King’s Cross, take a direct train to Cambridge.
Option 2:
  • From London City Airport, take the DLR to Stratford Station and transfer to Central Line on the London Underground to Liverpool Street station.
  • At Liverpool Street Station, take a direct train to Cambridge.

Car (1.5 to 2 hours)

It will take approximately  1.5 to 2 hours to get from London City Airport to Cambridge by car.

Train to Cambridge Railway Station (30 mins)

From London Stansted Airport,take a direct train to Cambridge.

Coach/Bus (2 to 3 hours)

National Express operate services from Stansted Airport to Cambridge Parkside (City Centre) Bus Stop. From Cambridge Parkside, you will need to catch another bus from a nearby bus stop to reach Cripps Court or alternatively get a Taxi/Uber.

Please book your coach ticket online beforehand as seats on the National Express coach can fill up quickly.

Car (45 minutes)

It will take approximately 45 minutes to get from Stansted Airport to Cambridge by car.

Train to Cambridge Railway Station (2 hours)

Take the ‘100 Sapphire’ Bus to Stevenage Station from Luton Airport . From Stevenage Station, take a direct train to Cambridge.

Car (1 to 1.5 hours)

It will take approximately 1 to 1.5 hours to get from Luton Airport to Cambridge by car.

Please note that there are other alternative ways you can travel from London to Cambridge. It’s advisable to check the latest schedules, connections, and any potential disruptions before your journey. For the most accurate and current route information, we suggest you use online journey planners such as Google Maps or Citymapper.

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Weather in Cambridge

In Cambridge, the weather in September can vary, but it generally starts to transition from summer to autumn.

The average high temperature during September is around 18-20°C (64-68°F), while the average low temperature is around 10-12°C (50-54°F). However, it’s important to note that weather can be unpredictable, so it’s a good idea to be prepared for some variations.