The cheapest and fastest coaches from Bury Saint Edmunds to Cambridge
Cheapest price
£0.00
Average price
£-0.01
Fastest journey
1 h 25 m
Average duration
1 h 36 m
Buses per day
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.
7:251h45Bus Station9:10CambridgeFind prices1 change
10:201h45Bus Station12:05CambridgeFind prices1 change
12:201h25Bus Station13:45CambridgeFind prices1 change
14:201h30Bus Station15:50CambridgeFind prices1 change
16:301h35Bus Station18:05CambridgeFind prices1 change
12:201h25Bus Station13:45CambridgeFind prices1 change
14:201h30Bus Station15:50CambridgeFind prices1 change
16:301h35Bus Station18:05CambridgeFind prices1 change
7:251h45Bus Station9:10CambridgeFind prices1 change
10:201h45Bus Station12:05CambridgeFind prices1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Bury Saint Edmunds to Cambridge
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 prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £10, and a coach costs an average of £16.
Distance: 41 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£16 Average Price | £16 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 48m Average total duration 1h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 12m Average total duration Fastest 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Bury Saint Edmunds to Cambridge bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bury Saint Edmunds to Cambridge coaches for tomorrow, Friday 19 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 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 |
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Compare prices and tickets Bury Saint Edmunds to Cambridge by train or coach
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bury Saint Edmunds to Cambridge
Buses from Bury Saint Edmunds to Cambridge run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 18m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £16 but you can travel from only £10 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 22m.
Distance 41 km |
Average bus duration 1h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 1h 22m |
First bus 5:15 |
Last bus 23:05 |
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Bus providers: Stephensons of Essex, Mulleys Motorways, Coach Services from Bury Saint Edmunds to CambridgeYou can travel by bus between Bury Saint Edmunds to Cambridge with Stephensons of Essex, Mulleys Motorways, Coach Services for as low as £10. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Stephensons of Essex
Mulleys Motorways
Coach Services
Buses from Bury Saint Edmunds to Cambridge
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.
FAQs: Bury Saint Edmunds to Cambridge coach
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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