Cambridge to London Liverpool Street Trains From £7.25*

Take that trip from Cambridge to London Liverpool Street and arrive in as little as 1h 10 min with the fastest direct train from Greater Anglia. This 77 km (48 mile) route offers scenic views of the English countryside, passing by the beautiful Lea Valley and its many lakes and watermeadows.

This direct Cambridge–London Liverpool Street train is provided by Greater Anglia, who operate commuter and inter-city services between this London station and Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk, among others.

Departing from Cambridge

Cambridge station is located on Station Road in the city of Cambridge, 1.6 km (1 mile) south-east of the city centre. If that’s where you’re coming from, just head south-east from St Andrew’s Street and continue straight until you meet Station Road on your left – the walk is about 24 min. “Citi” bus routes 1, 3 and 7 also connect the station to the city centre.

There are many options for travelling by train from Cambridge station – it is served by several operators, including CrossCountry, Great Northern, Thameslink and Greater Anglia. You can travel to numerous locations from here, including Stansted Airport, Birmingham, London, Brighton, Norwich and Ipswich.

Main stops

The main stops along the train route from Cambridge to London Liverpool Street include Audley End, Harlow Town and Tottenham Hale, among others. Stops will change according to route, train operator and time of departure, so make sure you book in advance to get the cheapest train tickets for the route that suits you.

Arriving at London Liverpool Street

Your direct Greater Anglia train from Cambridge to London will arrive at Liverpool Street Station, located in the north-east of the City of London, a great central starting point for your trip to London. It was ranked as the UK’s busiest station in 2022/2023, and has connections to the Underground and the Elizabeth Line. 

This station mainly offers services across the east of England, with destinations such as Norwich, Ipswich, and Colchester. It also offers connections to suburban stations in north and east London, Essex and Hertfordshire, as well as links to Stansted Airport and Southend Airport.

Liverpool Street Station itself features stunning Victorian architecture, and we recommend taking the time to appreciate its majestic metal arches, inspired by traditional railway architecture. Just a short walk from the station, Sky Garden is certainly worth a visit, and offers panoramic views of the city skyline. Also a stone’s throw away is Old Spitalfields Market, offering up food, fashion and art. 

Greater Anglia train classes

Trains from Cambridge to London Liverpool Street with Greater Anglia offer Standard Class, with First Class only available on certain routes.

• Standard Class: Greater Anglia trains offer Wi-Fi, USB ports and plug sockets as standard. The Quiet Coach can be found in Coach M.
• First Class: Greater Anglia’s First Class carriage is only available on trains between London and Norwich, and offers spacious seating with more legroom, more tables and complimentary refreshments from Monday to Friday.

Greater Anglia train travel advice

Our travel tips below will help make your journey from Cambridge to London Liverpool Street with Greater Anglia as smooth as possible:

• Luggage: Greater Anglia allows two large pieces of luggage and one item of hand luggage. Left luggage service available at London Liverpool Street.
• Bicycles: Full-size bikes not allowed when travelling to and from Liverpool Street and Cambridge during busy periods, free to bring outside these with no reservation necessary. Dedicated bike spaces on trains. E-scooters not allowed.
• Children: Kids under 5 travel free, half-price tickets for kids aged 5–15. Save with Family and Friends Railcard. Pushchairs must be folded and stowed. Changing facilities located in accessible toilets.
• Pets: Up to 2 small pets can travel with for your free, a charge of half the adult fare up to a max. of £5.00 single, £10.00 return for each additional pet.
• Passenger Assist: Greater Anglia offers assistance with planning travel, luggage and navigating trains and stations for older or disabled passengers. Can be booked in advance by phone or the Passenger Assistance App.

*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.