- Must visit
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Major university museum with classical sculptures, paintings, antiquities, and decorative arts. Strong choice for a broad first visit.
Cheapest price on 14 Oct
£14
Average ticket price on 14 Oct
£40
Fastest journey on 14 Oct
3 h 30 m
Average journey duration on 14 Oct
3 h 43 m
Buses on 14 Oct
28
Distance
154 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Brighton to Cambridge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brighton to Cambridge will cost around £40 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £14.
On Wed 14 Oct, we found 28 buses from Brighton to Cambridge, including 10 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 154 km distance in an average of 3 h 43 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 30 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 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.
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FlixBusBuses from Brighton to Cambridge run on average 26 times per day, taking around 4h 18m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 10 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:35, the last at 22:44. The fastest coach covers the 154 km distance in 3h 25m.
Distance 154 km |
Average bus duration 4h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Buses per day 26 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 3h 25m |
First bus 0:35 |
Last bus 22:44 |
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The table below shows live departures for Brighton to Cambridge coaches for today, Tuesday 13 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 11:45 Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road | 4h10 | 15:55 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:00 Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 3h55 | 15:55 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX025 · NX727 | 13:55 Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 6h05 | 20:00 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
NX025 · NX727 | 14:02 Brighton, Preston Circus | 5h58 | 20:00 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 15:50 Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road | 3h55 | 19:45 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:00 Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 3h45 | 19:45 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX025 · NX727 | 16:05 Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 5h30 | 21:35 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
NX025 · NX727 | 16:12 Brighton, Preston Circus | 5h23 | 21:35 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 18:15 Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road | 3h40 | 21:55 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX025 · NX727 | 18:20 Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 5h15 | 23:35 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 18:25 Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 3h30 | 21:55 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX025 · NX727 | 18:27 Brighton, Preston Circus | 5h08 | 23:35 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
NX025 · NX727 | 20:40 Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 5h05 | 1:45 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
NX025 · NX727 | 20:47 Brighton, Preston Circus | 4h58 | 1:45 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
| Wednesday 14 October | |||||
NX025 · NX728 | 4:40 Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 5h15 | 9:55 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
NX025 · NX728 | 4:45 Brighton, Preston Circus | 5h10 | 9:55 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
NX025 · NX728 | 5:35 Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 6h00 | 11:35 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
NX025 · NX728 | 5:41 Brighton, Preston Circus | 5h54 | 11:35 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
NX025 · NX727 | 8:05 Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 5h20 | 13:25 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
NX025 · NX727 | 8:12 Brighton, Preston Circus | 5h13 | 13:25 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 8:15 Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road | 3h55 | 12:10 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:25 Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) | 3h45 | 12:10 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX025 · NX727 | 10:05 Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 5h25 | 15:30 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
NX025 · NX727 | 10:12 Brighton, Preston Circus | 5h18 | 15:30 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
NX025 · NX727 | 11:05 Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 6h20 | 17:25 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
NX025 · NX727 | 11:12 Brighton, Preston Circus | 6h13 | 17:25 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
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Discover the best of Cambridge — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Cambridge trip today.
Major university museum with classical sculptures, paintings, antiquities, and decorative arts. Strong choice for a broad first visit.
Contemporary art gallery in a former chapel, showing changing exhibitions by modern and international artists near the city centre.
Museum of Earth sciences with dinosaur skeletons, fossils, and minerals. Compact, family-friendly, and useful for a rainy day.
Riverside green linking college backs and open meadows. Ideal for walking, punting views, and classic Cambridge photographs.
Lively square and shopping area with the market, historic streets, and buskers. A practical starting point for exploring the old centre.
Historic lane of colleges, chapels, and gateways. A rewarding walk for architecture, student atmosphere, and easy access to central sights.
A Cambridge creation: a rich dessert of vanilla ice cream, raspberry sauce, whipped cream and meringue, long associated with Cambridge college dining.
A traditional Cambridgeshire farm dish of braised beef or mutton with onions and root vegetables, reflecting the county’s rural cooking heritage.
An old East Anglian fruit preserve made from windfall apples slowly cooked to a dark, tangy spread, once common in Cambridgeshire households.
Refined British tasting menus in an elegant, intimate setting just outside the city centre.
Long-running riverside restaurant known for modern European cooking and views over the Cam in a smart but relaxed room.
Popular city-centre pub serving cask ales and hearty British food in a lively, historic atmosphere.
Cambridge is pricier than many UK cities. Hotels and dining are above average, but walking and buses help keep transport costs manageable.
Service may be included in restaurants; otherwise tip around 10% for good service. Taxis are often rounded up or tipped 10%. Cafés usually do not expect tips.
Official public transport app
Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) -> Cambridge City Centre
The most popular day trips by bus from Cambridge are London, Oxford, St Albans, Bedford and Peterborough. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your bus from Cambridge on Omio.

London blends royal history with modern city life, known for its museums, theatre and global food scene. Along the Thames, grand landmarks sit beside diverse neighbourhoods shaped by finance, fashion and contemporary culture.
There are 3 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest coach covers the 79 km distance in 1h 0m.

Oxford is known for its historic university, elegant colleges and long academic tradition. Its medieval streets, museums and riverside setting give the city a thoughtful but lively character.
The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:26. The fastest coach covers the 106 km distance in 3h 15m.

St Albans is a historic Hertfordshire city known for Roman Verulamium and its prominent cathedral. Its compact centre mixes ancient streets, markets and green spaces with an easy, well-kept feel.
The earliest coach runs at 00:45, the last at 22:45.

Bedford is a riverside market town best known for its embankment, Italian community and connection to John Bunyan. Parks, museums and Victorian streets give the centre a relaxed, local character.
The earliest coach runs at 03:15, the last at 23:18.

Peterborough is known for its magnificent Norman cathedral, Roman heritage and broad modern city centre. It balances historic character with a practical, multicultural feel, while Ferry Meadows and the nearby Fens bring welcome open space.
The earliest coach runs at 00:08, the last at 23:58.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brighton to Cambridge by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cambridge, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Brighton to Cambridge buses use the Brighton, Preston Circus to Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) station pair. Use this guide to compare Brighton and Cambridge bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Brighton, Preston Circus has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Brighton, Preston Circus. ATMs are available at Brighton, Preston Circus.
Ticket office support is available at Brighton, Preston Circus.
Available at Brighton, Preston Circus: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Brighton, Preston Circus: Buses with accessibility features serve this stop.
Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Snacks and drinks available at nearby shops.
Wi-Fi is available at Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road. ATMs are available at Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road.
Ticket office support is available at Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road.
Available at Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road: Station accessible with ramps and lifts.
Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several cafes and restaurants nearby
Wi-Fi is available at Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station. ATMs are available at Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station.
Ticket office support is available at Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station.
Available at Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station: Wheelchair accessible.
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