4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Cambridge to London
Cheapest price
£7
Average price
£31
Fastest journey
1 h 20 m
Average duration
1 h 30 m
Buses per day
38
Distance
79 km
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 £31 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £7.
Of the 38 buses that leave Cambridge for London every day 8 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 1 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 20 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.
FlixBus16:301h50Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)18:20London, Stratford City Bus Station£71One-way0 changes- FlixBus10:301h30Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)12:00London, Stratford City Bus Station£71One-way0 changes
- FlixBus6:301h40Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)8:10London, Stratford City Bus Station£71One-way0 changes
- FlixBus8:101h40Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)9:50London, Stratford City Bus Station£71One-way0 changes
- FlixBus3:251h20Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)4:45London, Stratford City Bus Station£81One-way0 changes
- FlixBus3:251h20Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)4:45London, Stratford City Bus Station£81One-way0 changes
- FlixBus10:301h30Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)12:00London, Stratford City Bus Station£71One-way0 changes
- FlixBus18:451h30Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)20:15London, Stratford City Bus Station£101One-way0 changes
- FlixBus12:501h30Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)14:20London, Stratford City Bus Station£81One-way0 changes
- FlixBus6:301h40Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)8:10London, Stratford City Bus Station£71One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Cambridge to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cambridge to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 16m. 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 train costs an average of £6, and a coach costs an average of £7.
Distance: 79 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£30 Average Price | £21 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 7m Average total duration 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Cambridge to London bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cambridge to London coaches for today, Wednesday 15 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 NX727 · NXA8 | 3:50 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 3h30 | 7:20 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 change | |
| NX727 · NX025 | 3:50 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 3h50 | 7:40 London, Earl's Court | 1 change | |
| NX727 · NX032 | 5:45 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 5h30 | 11:15 London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 1 change | |
| NX727 · NX032 | 5:45 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 4h10 | 9:55 London, Earl's Court | 1 change | |
| NX786 · NXA31 | 6:00 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 3h45 | 9:45 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 6:30 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1h40 | 8:10 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX727 · NXA8 | 7:55 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 3h55 | 11:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 change | |
| NX727 · NX032 | 7:55 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 4h40 | 12:35 London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 1 change | |
| NX727 · NX030 | 7:55 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 4h00 | 11:55 London, Earl's Court | 1 change | |
| NX727 · NX502 | 7:55 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 4h00 | 11:55 London, Earl's Court | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 8:10 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1h40 | 9:50 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX727 · NXA8 | 9:20 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 3h30 | 12:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 change | |
| NX727 · NX032 | 9:20 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 5h25 | 14:45 London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 1 change | |
| NX727 · NX401 | 9:20 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 3h35 | 12:55 London, Earl's Court | 1 change | |
| NX491 | 11:50 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 2h00 | 13:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX727 · NXA8 | 12:15 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 3h35 | 15:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 change | |
| NX727 · NX035 | 12:15 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 4h10 | 16:25 London, Earl's Court | 1 change | |
| NX727 · NX032 | 12:15 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 4h10 | 16:25 London, Earl's Court | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 12:50 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1h30 | 14:20 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX727 · NXA8 | 13:55 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 3h25 | 17:20 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 change | |
| NX727 · NX444 | 13:55 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 3h55 | 17:50 London, Earl's Court | 1 change | |
| NX786 · NXA1 | 14:15 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 3h37 | 17:52 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 change | |
| NX728 · NXA8 | 16:00 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 3h50 | 19:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 change | |
| NX728 · NX035 | 16:00 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 4h25 | 20:25 London, Earl's Court | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 16:30 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1h50 | 18:20 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX728 · NXA8 | 18:15 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 3h35 | 21:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 change | |
| NX728 · NX030 | 18:15 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 4h15 | 22:30 London, Earl's Court | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 18:45 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1h30 | 20:15 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX777 · NXA8 | 19:15 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 3h05 | 22:20 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 change | |
| NX777 · NXA8 | 21:40 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 3h00 | 0:40 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 change | |
| NX786 · NXA2 | 22:40 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 3h20 | 2:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 change | |
| Thursday 16 July | |||||
| NX727 · NX025 | 1:35 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 4h15 | 5:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 change | |
| NX727 · NX030 | 1:35 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 4h15 | 5:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 change | |
| NX727 · NX444 | 1:35 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 3h55 | 5:30 London, Earl's Court | 1 change | |
| NX727 · NX030 | 1:35 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 3h55 | 5:30 London, Earl's Court | 1 change | |
| NX786 · NXA31 | 2:50 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 3h25 | 6:15 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 3:25 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1h20 | 4:45 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cambridge to London
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Buses from Cambridge to London run on average 18 times per day, taking around 2h 37m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £7 but you can travel from only £6 by train.
There are 3 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest coach covers the 79 km distance in 2h 0m.
Distance 79 km |
Average bus duration 2h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Buses per day 18 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 2h 0m |
First bus 0:01 |
Last bus 23:58 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 21 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, National Express, Megabus from Cambridge to LondonYou can travel by bus between Cambridge to London with FlixBus, National Express, Megabus for as low as £6. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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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
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cambridge to London 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 London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- 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.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- 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).
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- 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.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cambridge and London
Most Cambridge to London buses use the Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) to London, Victoria Coach Station station pair, with some services arriving at London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant). Use this guide to compare Cambridge and London bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) from Cambridge city centre
Which London station do buses from Cambridge arrive at?
Getting to London, Victoria Coach Station from London city centre
London, Victoria Coach Station is 2 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London, Victoria Coach Station bus station facilities and services
London, Victoria Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Pret a Manger (in the station), Starbucks (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at London, Victoria Coach Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) from London city centre
Getting to London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 from London city centre
London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 bus station facilities and services
London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Pret a Manger (in the station), Caffè Nero (in the station)
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located in the arrivals and departures areas, offering multiple currency options.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3: Ramps, assistance.
Most popular bus connections from Cambridge
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