- 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
£0.00
Average price
£-0.01
Fastest journey
6 h 30 m
Average duration
6 h 36 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
225 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Bury to Cambridge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
To travel from Bury to Cambridge you need to make at least 3 changes.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bury to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £23, and a train costs an average of £109.
Distance: 225 km
| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£23 Average Price Cheapest | £109 Average Price |
12h 20m Average total duration 11h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 22m Average total duration Fastest 4h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
The table below shows live departures for Bury to Cambridge coaches for today, Thursday 30 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 16:35 Bury Interchange | 6h30 | 23:05 Cambridge | 3 changes | |
![]() | 18:15 Bury Interchange | 11h20 | 5:35 Cambridge | 3 changes | |
![]() | 23:25 Bury Interchange | 10h35 | 10:00 Cambridge | 3 changes | |
| Friday 31 July | |||||
![]() | 4:25 Bury Interchange | 6h35 | 11:00 Cambridge | 3 changes | |
![]() | 5:25 Bury Interchange | 6h35 | 12:00 Cambridge | 3 changes | |
![]() | 6:22 Bury Interchange | 6h38 | 13:00 Cambridge | 3 changes | |
![]() | 7:13 Bury Interchange | 6h47 | 14:00 Cambridge | 3 changes | |
![]() | 8:15 Bury Interchange | 6h40 | 14:55 Cambridge | 3 changes | |
![]() | 9:15 Bury Interchange | 6h40 | 15:55 Cambridge | 3 changes | |
![]() | 9:55 Bury Interchange | 7h05 | 17:00 Cambridge | 3 changes | |
![]() | 10:45 Bury Interchange | 8h00 | 18:45 Cambridge | 3 changes | |
![]() | 12:25 Bury Interchange | 7h10 | 19:35 Cambridge | 3 changes | |
![]() | 12:55 Bury Interchange | 8h10 | 21:05 Cambridge | 3 changes | |
![]() | 14:35 Bury Interchange | 7h30 | 22:05 Cambridge | 3 changes | |
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Buses from Bury to Cambridge run on average 11 times per day, taking around 11h 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £23 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 02:00, the last at 19:00. The fastest coach covers the 225 km distance in 11h 50m.
Distance 225 km |
Average bus duration 11h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Buses per day 11 |
Fastest bus 11h 50m |
First bus 2:00 |
Last bus 19:00 |
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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.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bury 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 Bury to Cambridge buses use the Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Cambridge, Trumpington Park and Ride station pair. Use this guide to compare Bury and Cambridge bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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