- 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 18 Sept
£0.00
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£-0.01
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
1 h 25 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
1 h 36 m
Buses on 18 Sept
5
Distance
41 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Bury Saint Edmunds to Cambridge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
To travel from Bury Saint Edmunds to Cambridge you need to make at least one change.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bury Saint Edmunds to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 12m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £16, while a coach costs an average of £24.
Distance: 41 km
| Coach | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£24 Average Price | £16 Average Price Cheapest | £8 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 47m Average total duration 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 12m Average total duration Fastest 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bury Saint Edmunds to Cambridge:
A train is £9 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Bury Saint Edmunds to Cambridge costing on average £24.
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 17m.
Tickets start at around £24 compared to roughly £8 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-16.01. The journey takes 1h 17m versus 47m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
The table below shows live departures for Bury Saint Edmunds to Cambridge coaches for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:25 Bus Station | 1h45 | 9:10 Cambridge | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:20 Bus Station | 1h45 | 12:05 Cambridge | 1 change | |
![]() | 12:20 Bus Station | 1h25 | 13:45 Cambridge | 1 change | |
![]() | 14:20 Bus Station | 1h30 | 15:50 Cambridge | 1 change | |
![]() | 16:30 Bus Station | 1h35 | 18:05 Cambridge | 1 change | |
![]() | 19:25 Bus Station | 6h00 | 1:25 Cambridge | 1 change | |
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Buses from Bury Saint Edmunds to Cambridge run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 17m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £24 but you can travel from only £15 by train.
There are 4 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 05:15, the last at 23:05. The fastest coach covers the 41 km distance in 1h 25m.
Distance 41 km |
Average bus duration 1h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 1h 25m |
First bus 5:15 |
Last bus 23:05 |
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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
Taking buses from Bury Saint Edmunds to Cambridge is a great way to travel, with plenty of options to choose from. National Express runs three direct services between Monday and Saturday, with services departing at breakfast, mid-morning and mid-afternoon, so most schedules should be catered for. There's no need to change and the journey only lasts between 50 minutes and 1 hour. On Sundays, there's only one option in the afternoon, which travellers may want to bear in mind. Whatever service you choose, buses from Bury Saint Edmunds to Cambridge leave from St Andrews Street North and get into Cambridge Bus Station which is on Christ's Pieces, a short walk from the historic centre.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bury Saint Edmunds 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.

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