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London Waterloo East to Cambridge train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from London Waterloo East to Cambridge, starting from €33.13 and averaging €38.15. The entire journey takes no more than 1h 36m. If you want to get more discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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Departs	Arrives	Duration	Find Tickets
05:40 London Waterloo East	07:30 Cambridge	1h 50m, Direct	Find Tickets
06:00 London Waterloo East	07:38 Cambridge	1h 38m, No direct	Find Tickets
06:13 London Waterloo East	08:03 Cambridge	1h 50m, Direct	Find Tickets
06:28 London Waterloo East	08:11 Cambridge	1h 43m, No direct	Find Tickets
06:45 London Waterloo East	08:30 Cambridge	1h 45m, Direct	Find Tickets
06:58 London Waterloo East	08:41 Paris	1h 43m, No direct	Find Tickets View More Trains

London Waterloo East to Cambridge train route details

First train

05:40

Last train

23:33

Departure station

London Waterloo East

Arrival station

Cambridge

Journey time

1h 36m

Distance

79 km

Price

€33.13*

Train Operators

Elizabeth line, Southeastern, Great Northern

How to book cheap train tickets from London Waterloo East to Cambridge

Season Tickets for frequent travels

If you frequently travel between London Waterloo East and Cambridge, a Season Ticket allows unlimited travel between these stations and is available for various durations, such as weekly, monthly, annually, or flexi. Enjoy the convenience of not having to buy a ticket for each journey, as well as significant savings.

Network Railcard for Southeast 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.

Travelling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from London Waterloo East to Cambridge can result in significant cost savings.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from London Waterloo East 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 to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're travelling from London Waterloo East to Cambridge, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn’t require leaving your seat.

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 East to Cambridge ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Group travels 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.

London Waterloo East to Cambridge train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with its own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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