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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Cambridge to London

Showing times and prices for 20 Apr

Cheapest price

£9

Average price

£33

Fastest journey

2 h 5 m

Average duration

2 h 37 m

Buses per day

Distance

79 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Cambridge to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Cambridge to London will cost around £33 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £9.

Fast coaches

Of the 20 buses that leave Cambridge for London 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 79 km distance in an average of 2 h 37 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 5 m .

The slowest buses will take 3 h 5 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.

FlixBus

16:002h20

Cambridge

18:20London

£91One-way

0 changes

FlixBus

16:002h55

Cambridge

18:55London

£91One-way

0 changes

FlixBus

08:302h40

Cambridge

11:10London

£91One-way

0 changes

FlixBus

08:302h05

Cambridge

10:35London

£91One-way

0 changes

NX727 · NXA7

01:353h10

Cambridge

04:45London, Victoria Coach Station

£291One-way

1 change

Live departures

Cambridge to London bus times

Showing buses for today, Saturday 19 April

Last updated at 11:11

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
NX727 · NXA7	11:15 Cambridge	3h35	14:50 London, Victoria Coach Station	1 change
NX727 · NXA7	12:55 Cambridge	3h25	16:20 London, Victoria Coach Station	1 change
FlixBus	15:00 Cambridge	2h20	17:20 London	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	15:00 Cambridge	2h55	17:55 London	0 changesdirect
NX728 · NXA7	15:15 Cambridge	3h35	18:50 London, Victoria Coach Station	1 change
NX728 · NXA7	17:15 Cambridge	3h05	20:20 London, Victoria Coach Station	1 change
NX777 · NXA7	17:55 Cambridge	3h25	21:20 London, Victoria Coach Station	1 change
Sunday 20 April
NX727 · NXA7	Delayed 00:35 Cambridge	3h10	06:50 06:50London, Victoria Coach Station	1 change
NX786 · NX422	01:50 Cambridge	4h00	05:50 London, Victoria Coach Station	1 change
NX727 · NXA7	Delayed 02:50 Cambridge	3h30	06:50 06:50London, Victoria Coach Station	1 change
NX727 · NXA7	On time 05:05 Cambridge	3h15	08:20 London, Victoria Coach Station	1 change
NX727 · NXA7	On time 07:00 Cambridge	3h20	10:20 London, Victoria Coach Station	1 change
FlixBus	07:30 Cambridge	2h40	10:10 London	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	07:30 Cambridge	2h05	09:35 London	0 changesdirect
NX727 · NXA7	On time 08:20 Cambridge	3h30	11:50 London, Victoria Coach Station	1 change
NX786 · NXA31	09:35 Cambridge	3h30	13:05 London, Victoria Coach Station	1 change
NX727 · NXA7	On time 09:50 Cambridge	3h30	13:20 London, Victoria Coach Station	1 change
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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Cambridge to London

United Kingdom

Buses from Cambridge to London run on average 20 times per day, taking around 2h 59m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

78 km

Average bus duration

2h 59m

Cheapest ticket price

£9

Buses per day

Direct buses

Bus providers

Fastest bus

1h 28m

First bus

05:15

Last bus

22:45

Price information

Coach companies: National Express, FlixBus and Abellio Greater Anglia Cambridge to London

For as little as £5 you can travel by coach between Cambridge and London with National Express, FlixBus and Abellio Greater Anglia. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this trip.

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach provider operating over 550 coaches per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates coach services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most coaches come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your coach between Cambridge and London, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

Cambridge to London coach information with National Express:

Average Duration: 3 h
Cheapest Price: £26
National Express frequency: 8 a day

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost coach operators, founded in Germany and offering long-distance coach services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight coaches on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long coach journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

Coach information from Cambridge to London with FlixBus:

Average Duration: 1 h
Cheapest Price: £5

Greater Anglia is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from commuter trains to intercity services. The commuter trains run at regular intervals throughout the day, while the intercity services run at peak times. The train types include the InterCity 125, InterCity 225, Class 90, Class 91, Class 360 and Class 379. The ticket types available are Standard, First Class and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and refreshment trolleys. The most popular routes for Greater Anglia are London Liverpool Street to Norwich, London Liverpool Street to Cambridge and London Liverpool Street to Ipswich.

Abellio Greater Anglia from Cambridge to London coach information:

Average Duration: 1 h 12 min
Cheapest Price: £11
Abellio Greater Anglia frequency: 6 a day

Great Northern is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It offers a wide range of services, including high-speed trains, regional trains, and sleeper services. The high-speed trains are called InterCity Express Trains and they offer a fast and comfortable journey between major cities. The regional trains are called Regional Express Trains and they provide a slower but more frequent service to smaller towns and villages. The sleeper services are called Caledonian Sleeper Trains and they offer overnight journeys with comfortable sleeping compartments. Great Northern offers a variety of ticket types, including single, return, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. The most popular routes for Great Northern are London to Cambridge, London to Peterborough, and London to Norwich. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.

Great Northern from Cambridge to London coach information:

Average Duration: 52 min
Cheapest Price: £22
Great Northern frequency: 28 a day

Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.

Cambridge to London coach information with Thameslink:

Average Duration: 3 h 8 min
Cheapest Price: £23
Thameslink frequency: 5 a day

Buses from Cambridge to London

Buses from Cambridge to London are run by National Express who operate 12 direct services a day. The earliest daily coach departs at 5:30 a.m. and the last departs shortly before 9:00 p.m. Journey time takes between one hour 45 minutes and two hours.

What is the departure and arrival station for buses from Cambridge to London?

Departure Station: Buses from Cambridge to London depart from Cambridge City Centre Bus and Coach Station on Parkside. The bus station can be easily reached by public transport as most city buses terminate or pass through. Those arriving from Cambridge Railway Station can either take a bus or walk 20 minutes to reach the coach station.

Arrival Station: Buses from Cambridge to London arrive at London Victoria Coach Station which is located next to Victoria Underground and Overground Station, together they form one of London's busiest transport hub. Onward travel to any part of London is very straightforward, with journey time to the West End under 10 minutes.

FAQs: Cambridge to London coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Cambridge to London with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Cambridge to London.

Cheap coach tickets from Cambridge to London can start from as little as £9 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Cambridge to London is £35; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Cambridge to London coach travel time is 1 h 28 min for the 48 mile long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from Cambridge to London leaves at 05: 15. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from Cambridge to London leaves at 22: 45.

Yes, there are 5 direct coaches a day from Cambridge to London with FlixBus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.

When taking a coach from Cambridge to London, you can count on FlixBus, National Express or Megabus for the best way to get you to London. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Cambridge and London and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece), which is located around 0.9 miles (1.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at London, Victoria Coach Station, located 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre.

A day trip to London from Cambridge is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 28 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Cambridge to London by coach is March.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to London from Cambridge including taking a train or coach.

No, the coach from Cambridge to London has no accessibility options.

No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Cambridge to London.

No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Cambridge to London.

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Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Cambridge to London.

No, luggage for the coach from Cambridge to London needs to be booked in addition.

No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Cambridge to London.

Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Cambridge to London.

No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Cambridge to London.

No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Cambridge to London.

Important Stations and Airports in Cambridge and London

Cambridge

London

The major coach station for departures in Cambridge is Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) for your trip from Cambridge to London.

Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)

The major coach station for arrivals in London is London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 for your trip to London from Cambridge.

London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 Wifi