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It takes an average of 1h 48m to travel from Cambridge to London Paddington by train, over a distance of around 49 miles (78 km). There are normally 26 trains per day travelling from Cambridge to London Paddington and tickets for this journey start from $41.59 when you book in advance.
| First train | 03:38 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 21:20 | |
| Departure station | Cambridge | |
| Arrival station | London Paddington | |
| Journey time | From 1h 39m | |
| Distance | 49 miles (78 km) | |
| Frequency | 26 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From $41.59 | |
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Travelling from Cambridge to London Paddington by train
Looking to travel from Cambridge to London Paddington by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 1 hour 48 minutes to travel from Cambridge to London Paddington by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 1 hour 39 minutes though. You'll usually find 26 trains per day running along the 49 miles (78 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to London Paddington, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with Greater Anglia or CrossCountry to get to London Paddington – both train companies offer modern comfortable services that will whisk you there in no time.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Cambridge to London Paddington in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save, as advance tickets start from $41.59.
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Cheap train tickets from Cambridge to London Paddington
Book in advance
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Cambridge to London Paddington is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
Split your tickets
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