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Find the best prices from London Waterloo to Cambridge

Here are this week's cheapest tickets from London Waterloo to Cambridge, along with train details. Our users discover these prices, which are updated daily. Given the frequent price changes, please refer to the latest update.

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QAR 54.40
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QAR 54.40
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QAR 43.57
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London Waterloo to Cambridge Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from London Waterloo to Cambridge, starting from QAR 43.57 and averaging QAR 166.21. The entire journey takes no more than 1h 26m. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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DepartureArrivalOperator
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05:32
1h 51m, Changes required
London Waterloo
07:23
Cambridge
LNERGreat Northern
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05:37
2h 19m, Changes required
London Waterloo
07:56
Cambridge
Greater AngliaCrossCountry
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05:40
2h 28m, Direct
London Waterloo
08:08
Cambridge
Greater Anglia
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05:43
2h 13m, Changes required
London Waterloo
07:56
Cambridge
Elizabeth lineGreater AngliaCrossCountry
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05:43
2h 25m, Changes required
London Waterloo
08:08
Cambridge
Elizabeth lineGreater Anglia
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05:56
1h 34m, Direct
London Waterloo
07:30
Paris
Great Northern
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London Waterloo to Cambridge Train Route Details

First train
First train
05:32
Last train
Last train
23:57
Departure station
Departure station
London Waterloo
Arrival station
Arrival station
Cambridge
Journey time
Journey time
1h 26m
Distance
Distance
79 km
Price
Price
QAR 43.57*
Train operators
Train operators
Elizabeth line, CrossCountry, Great Northern

How to book cheap train tickets from London Waterloo to Cambridge

Season Tickets for frequent travel

Season Tickets for frequent travel

For frequent travelers between London Waterloo and Cambridge, consider a Season Ticket, providing unlimited travel between specified stations for different durations, such as weekly, monthly, annual, or flexi. Alongside substantial savings, enjoy the convenience of not having to buy a ticket for each journey.
Network Railcard for South East England

Network Railcard for South East England

By purchasing a Network Railcard for only £30 per year, unlock incredible savings of up to 1/3 on every ticket for your travels within London and the South East. With this Railcard in hand, you can enjoy reduced costs on various ticket types, including Standard or Super Off-Peak Tickets.
Traveling in off-peak train times

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from London Waterloo to Cambridge can result in significant cost savings.
Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from London Waterloo to Cambridge for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.
Split Tickets for greater savings

Split Tickets for greater savings

Another option to consider is splitting your tickets to save more on fares. Instead of purchasing a direct ticket from London Waterloo to Cambridge, you can split the route into two legs: A to C and C to B. This is often cheaper than purchasing a direct ticket, and you usually won’t need to change trains or seats.
Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from London Waterloo to Cambridge ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.
Travel in a group to save 1/3

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

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*Based on Trip.com ticket data from 2023, Split Tickets provided notably lower prices compared to full-price tickets.