London → Cambridge · ~65 miles · 1.5 hrs
Man with a Van London to Cambridge
Sending a large item, a Marketplace pickup, some furniture or a small move up to Cambridge from London? Porta pairs you with a vetted independent driver up the M11, at a price fixed before you book.
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A direct London to Cambridge man and van
Cambridge is about 65 miles up the M11, and London to Cambridge runs on the same nationwide man with a van network at both ends. The load crosses with one driver and van, no depot between. With drivers up the M11 to Cambridge and the Silicon Fen most days, a piece slotted onto a trip already going lands cheaper and cuts the empty miles.
Over 2,150 vetted drivers serve the London area.
- Straight up the M11 to Cambridge, about 65 miles
- Usually around an hour and a half, city to city
- The same van and driver end to end, nothing swapped
- Cheaper on a van already booked up the M11
How Porta works
Tell us what you’re moving
Give us your London pickup, your Cambridge drop-off and the item or items. About ten seconds.
Get a fixed quote
One price for the M11 run comes back, agreed before you book, with no meter and nothing to add.
A vetted driver does the rest
A driver already booked up the M11 collects in London and delivers in Cambridge, keeping you posted.
What you can move on this route
From a single sofa or appliance to a full flat move, and especially the large, heavy and awkward items many couriers turn away.
- An office chair, desk, sofa or fridge up to Cambridge
- That one heavy or oversized piece couriers decline
- Gumtree, Vinted and Facebook Marketplace pickups on the way
- A single furniture-courier item, handled door to door
- College and Silicon-Fen flat moves, help loading and carrying
Popular on this route: large item courier, furniture moves and eBay collections.
Get a QuoteHow much does a London to Cambridge man and van cost?
A London to Cambridge man and van through Porta is one fixed price for the job, set before you book, not an hourly rate. It is about a 1.5 hrs drive with loading at both ends, which is where an hourly bill mounts up. Here is the hourly way next to Porta's fixed price:
| What you're moving | Typical UK Man and Van Rates* | With Porta |
|---|---|---|
| A single item A bike, a TV, a mattress or a single boxed item | £192 one person, about 3 hrs incl. the drive | From £57 fixed |
| A large or awkward item A sofa, fridge-freezer, wardrobe or chest of drawers | £234 two people, about 3 hrs incl. the drive | From £72 fixed |
| A part-load or small move A student room, a studio flat or a part-load of furniture | £312 two people, about 4 hrs incl. the drive | From £185 fixed |
* The middle column applies Checkatrade's 2026 UK averages (£64 an hour for one mover, £78 for two) to a realistic 65-mile job: loading, the hour-and-a-half run up the M11 and unloading, with the empty return not counted. Porta's column is a fixed starting price for the route.
Your quote reflects:
What our customers say
Amazing service! Great customer support. Items collected and delivered within 24 hrs! Will absolutely use this company again, great staff also
Pick up on time Friendly and helpful movers Furniture well secured and protected Drop off at the time agreed.
Fantastic service from booking the delivery - the price the service - the whole package. A special shout out to the driver who collected. Called Majid he was extremely friendly and courteous with outstanding communication.
Real reviews from Google and Trustpilot, where Porta is rated Excellent.
Areas we cover on the London to Cambridge route
Collecting right across London
- Central London (EC, WC, W1)
- North & East London (N, E)
- South London (SE, SW)
- Greater London & the M25
Delivering across Cambridge & Cambridgeshire
- Cambridge city centre & the colleges (CB1, CB2)
- Mill Road & Romsey (CB1)
- Chesterton & the riverside (CB4)
- Cherry Hinton, Trumpington & the outskirts
Up the M11, we can also collect or drop off in Harlow, Stansted and Saffron Walden.
Moving within a city rather than between? See Man with a Van London and Man with a Van Cambridge.
Recently on this route
- Corner sofa London → Mill Road, Cambridge
- Marketplace wardrobe London → Chesterton, Cambridge
- Desk and office chair London → Cherry Hinton, Cambridge
Need it London to Cambridge in a hurry?
Porta can take on same-day and urgent runs up the M11 where a driver is free, handy for a large item or a marketplace pickup that can't wait.
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London to Cambridge man and van FAQs
How quick is London to Cambridge by road?
It is about 65 miles up the M11, usually around an hour and a half depending on traffic leaving London. One driver takes your item straight through to Cambridge, with no depot stop between.
What is the cost of a London to Cambridge man and van?
One fixed figure agreed before booking, not a running meter. It is a short, busy route with drivers up the M11 often, so your load can join a trip already going, and prices open at £57. The amount to shift and any lifting decide the total.
Fixed price or hourly up the M11?
For a single item or small load a fixed price generally wins, since a short job on an hourly rate can be swallowed by the minimum. Porta agrees one figure at the outset, and it stands whatever the M11 is doing.
Is there a Cambridge to London option?
Yes, the run goes both ways. Send a Cambridge pickup and London drop-off for a fixed price on the return down the M11.
What do you usually carry up to Cambridge?
Single big items are the mainstay, a desk, a sofa, an office chair or a washing machine, along with Marketplace and Gumtree finds too bulky for the car. College and start-up flat moves are on the list as well, with the driver taking a turn on the heavy stuff.
Do you help with the heavy lifting?
Yes, at both ends, which counts for a heavy item or up college stairs. Flag anything very heavy or a tight doorway when you quote so the right help travels.
Can a Cambridge run be same-day?
Frequently, when a driver is already up the M11. Short-notice trips come down to availability, so a quick quote shows what is open for your date.
Which parts of Cambridge do you serve?
The whole city, from the centre and colleges to Mill Road, Chesterton and out to Cherry Hinton and Trumpington, with pickups across London first and drop-offs possible in Bishop's Stortford or Saffron Walden on the way.
Any clean-air charge on the Cambridge run?
Only the London end. Your pickup may sit in the ULEZ, with the central Congestion Charge. A city-wide road charge was proposed for Cambridge and then dropped, and there is no charging Clean Air Zone, so nothing applies at the Cambridge end. Any London charge is inside your fixed price.
Can you take a corner sofa to Cambridge?
Yes, they head up the M11 all the time. A large corner unit calls for a Luton and a two-person crew, steered round tight college and terrace doorways at both ends. Sketch the shape and access when you quote and the right van is booked.
A wardrobe or desk up the M11?
Yes. These ride safest broken down a little, and the driver puts them back together at the Cambridge end. Pass on the dimensions at quote stage. A lone bulky item is also a job for our large item courier service.
Can you move an appliance to Cambridge?
Yes. Run off and strap a washing machine before pickup; let a fridge stand upright a couple of hours before it goes on at the other end. Both need two people, so note them when you quote. Our large item courier service handles these as well.
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