Cambridge to London Kings Cross Trains From £11.30*

Great Northern is the only operator serving Cambridge to London Kings Cross directly, with services running roughly every 30 minutes to 1 hour during peak times. The journey to the British capital takes around 50 minutes on average, though the fastest services can complete the route in just 48 minutes.

First Class vs Standard — What to choose?

Great Northern offers two main classes of service on this route:

• First Class provides quieter carriages with more spacious seating and better reserved seat availability. There is no dedicated catering service on Great Northern, so complimentary refreshments are not included. 

• Standard Class offers excellent value for money with comfortable seating, outlets, free Wi-Fi on selected services, luggage racks, bike storage, and toilets. All the essential amenities are available at a budget fare.

What is the luggage allowance?

Passengers can bring up to two large pieces of luggage plus one smaller carry-on bag (such as a rucksack or laptop bag) without additional charge. There is ample luggage storage space throughout the train, including overhead racks and luggage areas. Bicycles (foldable preferred, but non-folding also allowed with restrictions) can be brought on board on most services without reservation – check the latest bicycle policy when booking your trip. 

What happens if my train is delayed?

If your train arrives 15 minutes or more late, you are entitled to compensation. You can claim within 28 days of the delay through Great Northern's online portal or by collecting a pre-printed form at any staffed station. Claims are typically processed within 5 working days.

Cambridge: Getting to the Platform

Onboard trains from Cambridge to London Kings Cross

Wind through the flat Cambridgeshire Fens, historic Hertfordshire market towns including Letchworth Garden City (the world's first garden city), before arriving at Kings Cross 

The View Alert

Watch the sweeping Fens and gentle Cambridgeshire farmland give way to Hertfordshire's leafy suburbs and historic towns before the capital's skyline comes into view. Sit on the left-hand side of the carriage (facing north) for the best views as you leave Cambridge, looking out over open farmland.

Key Landmarks

After Letchworth, Hitchin marks the gateway into Hertfordshire, where you pass through semi-rural, rolling countryside with market gardens and open fields. Suburban sprawl increases as you approach London, with views of the leafy suburbs of Potters Bar, Alexandra Palace and Finsbury Park before arriving at Kings Cross

Arriving at London Kings Cross

London Kings Cross is located close to Camden Town, in the Central-north part of the city. As you arrive, you can head toward Kings Cross underground inside the station to move in any direction within London or get a bicycle or taxi just outside in the parking space.

• The Regent's Canal Exit (Towards King's Cross Quarter): Follow the exit signs for Regent's Canal and you'll exit the station at the German Gymnasium restaurant. Here you can walk to King's Boulevard to reach Granary Square and the Coal Drops Yard shopping area just across the canal. 
• The King's Cross Tunnel: A pedestrian subway tunnel connects King's Cross and St Pancras International stations towards Granary Square and Coal Drops Yard. 
• Harry Potter fans: Platform 9¾ is located on the wall in the main station concourse — look for a luggage trolley embedded in the wall. A Harry Potter shop is located right next door

Onward Travel

Walkability

The King's Cross neighbourhood has been transformed in recent years into one of London's most vibrant new districts. Granary Square and Coal Drops Yard — with restaurants, bars, independent shops and the Regent's Canal — are a five-minute walk from the main concourse via the Regent's Canal exit. The British Library is two minutes' walk to the west.