Cambridge day trip from London: what to expect
Cambridge lies about 50 miles north of London, and trains from King's Cross need about 48 to 50 minutes; from the station, town is roughly a 20-minute walk. Cambridge appears on 4 day trips in our London range. Together, the Cambridge trips on this page carry more than 431 reviews, at an average score of 4.0 out of 5.
Each of the Cambridge tours we describe includes transport or a pickup from London, and ten hours is the length that comes up most often. Among the Cambridge departures on this page, the shortest runs 9 hours and the longest 10.
Types of Cambridge day trip from London
Guided Cambridge days, some with Oxford
On a guided day, someone leads you through the Cambridge colleges; several of the tours we describe also visit Oxford. One of the tours we describe is led by a student of the university, with "Exploration of hidden alleyways", as its listing notes, and entry to King's College.
Pairing Cambridge with Oxford adds a second university city to the same outing. That version also includes entry to King's College. Travellers give it 4.1 out of 5.
Small group by mini-coach, via Thaxted
Small-group departures travel in a smaller vehicle, and the driver also acts as your guide. The one we describe rides in a 16-seat mini-coach with air conditioning, takes about 9.5 hours and stops in Thaxted, a medieval market town with the Church of St John the Baptist. Its score stands at 4.5 out of 5.
Comparing Cambridge day trips from London
| Type of day trip |
★ |
Duration |
Includes |
| Coach day with guide and headsets |
4.1 |
~10h |
Expert guide + Live-commentary headset + Wi-Fi bus |
| 16-seat mini-coach with driver-guide |
4.5 |
~10h |
Air conditioning + English-speaking driver-guide + 16-seat mini-coach |
For Cambridge, the tours we describe differ in group size, guiding, transport and what they include; the table sets two of them side by side. Among the tours on this page, "From London: Oxford and Cambridge Universities Tour" leads on reviews with more than 314, and its rating is 4.1 out of 5.
Table data is indicative and comes from the GuruWalk catalogue. Each activity's current details, including availability, are the ones shown on its listing when you book.
Tips before your Cambridge day trip from London
King's College Chapel and its fan vault
King's College Chapel has the largest fan vault in the world, so check whether your day includes entry to King's College before you book.
Punting on the Backs and the Mathematical Bridge
Punting on the Backs and the Mathematical Bridge are the other Cambridge classics; the centre of Cambridge is walkable.
Cambridge day trips from London: frequently asked questions
Where do Cambridge day trips from London pick you up?
It depends on the trip. One of the tours we describe collects travellers at Gloucester Road Underground Station in central London and brings them back there; another offers pickup and drop-off in London, and a third uses designated meeting points.
Is there a Cambridge day trip from London with a Spanish-speaking guide in 2026?
Yes. Of the tours we describe, the guided day that also visits Oxford lists Spanish as well as English; all the tours we describe run in English.
What is the cancellation deadline for a Cambridge day trip from London?
Each of the Cambridge tours we describe can be cancelled for free until 24 hours ahead of departure; for any other trip on this page, check its own terms.
