- 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
£22
Average price
£47
Fastest journey
5 h 5 m
Average duration
5 h 16 m
Buses per day
19
Distance
204 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Bristol to Cambridge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bristol to Cambridge will cost around £47 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £22.
To travel from Bristol to Cambridge you need to make at least one change.
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus
NX040 · NX491
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus
NX200 · NX728
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus
NX202 · NX727Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 52m. 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 £11, and a train costs an average of £18.
Distance: 204 km
| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£17 Average Price Cheapest | £48 Average Price |
5h 49m Average total duration 5h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 22m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Bristol to Cambridge coaches for today, Tuesday 25 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:35 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 5h25 | 10:00 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
NX200 · NX728 | 4:50 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 5h05 | 9:55 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
NX202 · NX728 | 5:50 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 5h45 | 11:35 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:10 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 5h50 | 12:00 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
NX040 · NX200 · NX727 | 7:55 Bristol, University Queens Road | 7h35 | 15:30 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 2 changes | |
NX040 · NX202 · NX727 | 7:55 Bristol, University Queens Road | 7h35 | 15:30 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 2 changes | |
NX202 · NX727 | 8:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 5h25 | 13:25 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
NX202 · NX727 | 10:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 5h30 | 15:30 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
NX040 · NX491 | 10:20 Bristol, University Queens Road | 6h45 | 17:05 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
NX040 · NX491 | 11:20 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 5h45 | 17:05 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
NX101 · NX777 | 11:50 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 7h20 | 19:10 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 5h40 | 17:40 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
NX202 · NX727 | 14:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 6h00 | 20:00 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 14:10 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 6h10 | 20:20 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
NX200 · NX727 | 15:15 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 6h20 | 21:35 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 16:20 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 5h10 | 21:30 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
NX201 · NX727 | 18:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 5h35 | 23:35 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 18:20 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 5h15 | 23:35 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
NX200 · NX727 | 19:50 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 5h55 | 1:45 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
| Wednesday 26 August | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:10 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 6h00 | 8:10 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
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Buses from Bristol to Cambridge run on average 15 times per day, taking around 5h 19m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 01:50, the last at 23:31. The fastest coach covers the 204 km distance in 4h 35m.
Distance 204 km |
Average bus duration 5h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Buses per day 15 |
Fastest bus 4h 35m |
First bus 1:50 |
Last bus 23:31 |
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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.
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Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) -> Cambridge City Centre
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol 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 Bristol to Cambridge buses use the Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) to Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) station pair. Use this guide to compare Bristol and Cambridge bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Bristol, University Queens Road has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafes and eateries in vicinity.
Wi-Fi is available at Bristol, University Queens Road. ATMs are aTMs available at nearby locations.
Ticket office support is available at Bristol, University Queens Road.
Available at Bristol, University Queens Road: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bristol, University Queens Road: Wheelchair accessible via ramps.
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