Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

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A ride between two of the UK's most visited cities, travelling from Cambridge to London King's Cross aboard the controversial Class 387 'Electrostar' operated by Govia Thameslink Railway. Join me for a speedy non-stop journey between these two cities, to see if this train is worth the premium they charge to ride it!

Thumbnail based on an image by kitmasterbloke - flickr.com/photos/58415659@N00/53260325289/, CC BY 2.0, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=143954101

Thanks to @AlanThomsonsim for assisting with footage of Cambridge station, you can see his website here: alanthomsonsim.com

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Journey Details:
Origin: Cambridge
Destination: London King's Cross
Company: Govia Thameslink Railway
Train: UK Class 387 'Electrostar'
Accommodation: Standard Class Seat (2nd)
Time: 50 minutes, arrived 2 minutes early
Distance: 58 miles / 93 kilometres
Price: £31.90

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