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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Bournemouth to Cambridge
Cheapest price
£54
Average price
£58
Fastest journey
6 h 10 m
Average duration
7 h 3 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
215 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Bournemouth to Cambridge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bournemouth to Cambridge will cost around £58 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £54.
Of the 2 buses that leave Bournemouth for Cambridge every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 215 km distance in an average of 7 h 3 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 10 m .
The slowest buses will take 7 h 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Bournemouth to Cambridge
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bournemouth to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £40. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £40, and a train costs an average of £28.
Distance: 215 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£55 Average Price Cheapest | £74 Average Price |
5h 20m Average total duration 4h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 49m Average total duration Fastest 3h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Bournemouth to Cambridge bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bournemouth to Cambridge coaches for today, Monday 10 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:10 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 8h50 | 22:00 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
| Tuesday 11 November | |||||
| 00:50 Bournemouth | 7h55 | 08:45 Cambridge | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bournemouth to Cambridge
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Buses from Bournemouth to Cambridge run on average 12 times per day, taking around 4h 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £40 but you can travel from only £28 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 00:35, the last at 21:53. The fastest coach covers the 215 km distance in 4h 55m.
Distance 215 km |
Average bus duration 4h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £40 |
Buses per day 12 |
Fastest bus 4h 55m |
First bus 00:35 |
Last bus 21:53 |
Bus providers: National Express from Bournemouth to CambridgeYou can travel by bus between Bournemouth to Cambridge with National Express for as low as £28. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bournemouth to Cambridge coach
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