The cheapest and fastest coaches from Cambridge station (CBG) to Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
Cheapest price
£9
Average price
£25
Fastest journey
2 h 5 m
Average duration
3 h 25 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
91 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Cambridge station (CBG) to Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cambridge station (CBG) to Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) will cost around £25 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £9.
Of the 4 buses that leave Cambridge station (CBG) for Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 91 km distance in an average of 3 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 5 m .
The slowest buses will take 5 h 50 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.








Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Cambridge station (CBG) to Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cambridge station (CBG) to Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £22.
Distance: 91 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£27 Average Price Cheapest | £40 Average Price |
3h 6m Average total duration 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Cambridge station (CBG) to Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cambridge station (CBG) to Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) coaches for today, Monday 16 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 18:15 Cambridge station (CBG) | 3h00 | 21:15 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 22:40 Cambridge station (CBG) | 4h25 | 03:05 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 17 February | |||||
![]() | 01:35 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2h45 | 04:20 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 02:15 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2h05 | 04:20 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:30 Cambridge station (CBG) | 5h50 | 12:20 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cambridge station (CBG) to Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
Buses from Cambridge station (CBG) to Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) run on average 19 times per day, taking around 2h 36m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
There are 8 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 01:35, the last at 22:40. The fastest coach covers the 91 km distance in 2h 5m.
Distance 91 km |
Average bus duration 2h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Buses per day 19 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 2h 5m |
First bus 01:35 |
Last bus 22:40 |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus from Cambridge station (CBG) to Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)You can travel by bus between Cambridge station (CBG) to Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) with National Express, FlixBus for as low as £8. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Cambridge station (CBG) to Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cambridge station (CBG) to Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) 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 Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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