The cheapest and fastest coaches from Cambridge to Croydon
Cheapest price
£9
Average price
£9
Fastest journey
1 h 40 m
Average duration
1 h 40 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
92 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Cambridge to Croydon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cambridge to Croydon will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £9.
Of the 1 buses that leave Cambridge for Croydon every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 92 km distance in an average of 1 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 40 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 40 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.
6:301h40Cambridge8:10Croydon£91One-way0 changes
6:301h40Cambridge8:10Croydon£91One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Cambridge to Croydon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cambridge to Croydon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 33m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £31.
Distance: 92 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£9 Average Price Cheapest | £37 Average Price |
2h 15m Average total duration 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Cambridge to Croydon bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cambridge to Croydon coaches for today, Sunday 12 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 11:40 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1h30 | 13:10 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:00 Cambridge, Trumpington Park and Ride | 1h10 | 13:10 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:25 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1h30 | 14:55 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:45 Cambridge, Trumpington Park and Ride | 1h10 | 14:55 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 13 April | |||||
![]() | 6:30 Cambridge | 1h40 | 8:10 Croydon | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cambridge to Croydon
Buses from Cambridge to Croydon run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 8 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:30. The fastest coach covers the 92 km distance in 1h 30m.
Distance 92 km |
Average bus duration 1h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 1h 30m |
First bus 0:05 |
Last bus 23:30 |
FAQs: Cambridge to Croydon coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cambridge to Croydon 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 Croydon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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