The cheapest and fastest coaches from Cambridge station (CBG) to London Gatwick Airport
Cheapest price on 20 Sept
£8
Average ticket price on 20 Sept
£33
Fastest journey on 20 Sept
2 h 20 m
Average journey duration on 20 Sept
2 h 32 m
Buses on 20 Sept
49
Distance
117 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Cambridge station (CBG) to London Gatwick Airport 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 London Gatwick Airport will cost around £33 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £8.
On Sun 20 Sept, we found 49 buses from Cambridge station (CBG) to London Gatwick Airport, including 21 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 117 km distance in an average of 2 h 32 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 20 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 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.
FlixBus16:303h15Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)19:45Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)£81One-way0 changes
FlixBus8:103h05Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)11:15Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)£81One-way0 changes
FlixBus12:503h15Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)16:05London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South£81One-way0 changes
FlixBus10:303h00Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)13:30Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)£81One-way0 changes
FlixBus8:103h15Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)11:25London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South£81One-way0 changes
FlixBus3:402h20Cambridge, Trumpington Park and Ride6:00Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)£101One-way0 changes
FlixBus19:052h25Cambridge, Trumpington Park and Ride21:30Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)£91One-way0 changes
FlixBus3:252h35Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)6:00Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)£101One-way0 changes
FlixBus8:352h40Cambridge, Trumpington Park and Ride11:15Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)£81One-way0 changes
FlixBus10:502h40Cambridge, Trumpington Park and Ride13:30Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)£81One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Cambridge station (CBG) to London Gatwick Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cambridge station (CBG) to London Gatwick Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 30m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £26, while a coach costs an average of £32.
Distance: 117 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£32 Average Price | £26 Average Price Cheapest | £29 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 41m Average total duration 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge station (CBG) to London Gatwick Airport:
A train is £6 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Cambridge station (CBG) to London Gatwick Airport costing on average £32.
Other travel options to London Gatwick Airport take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 11m.
Tickets start at around £32 compared to roughly £29 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-2.99. The journey takes 3h 11m versus 1h 50m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Live departures
Cambridge station (CBG) to London Gatwick Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cambridge station (CBG) to London Gatwick Airport coaches for today, Saturday 19 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX786 · NX230 | 22:40 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 5h25 | 4:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 change | |
NX786 · NX230 | 22:40 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 5h35 | 4:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 change | |
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NX727 · NX210 | 1:35 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 4h00 | 5:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 change | |
NX727 · NX210 | 1:35 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 4h10 | 5:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 change | |
NX786 · NX230 | 2:50 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 4h40 | 7:30 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 change | |
NX786 · NX230 | 2:50 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 4h30 | 7:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 3:25 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 2h35 | 6:00 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 3:25 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 2h45 | 6:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 3:40 Cambridge, Trumpington Park and Ride | 2h20 | 6:00 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX727 · NX200 | 3:50 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 4h30 | 8:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 change | |
NX727 · NX200 | 3:50 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 4h40 | 8:30 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 change | |
NX727 · NX210 | 6:05 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 4h25 | 10:30 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 change | |
NX727 · NX210 | 6:05 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 4h15 | 10:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 6:30 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 3h10 | 9:40 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:30 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 3h00 | 9:30 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:45 Cambridge, Trumpington Park and Ride | 2h45 | 9:30 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX727 · NX025 | 8:00 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 4h15 | 12:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 change | |
NX727 · NX025 | 8:00 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 4h05 | 12:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 8:10 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 3h05 | 11:15 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:10 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 3h15 | 11:25 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:35 Cambridge, Trumpington Park and Ride | 2h40 | 11:15 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX727 · NX201 | 9:20 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 4h30 | 13:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 change | |
NX727 · NX201 | 9:20 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 4h20 | 13:40 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 10:30 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 3h00 | 13:30 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 3h10 | 13:40 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
NX786 · NX230 | 10:40 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 5h25 | 16:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 change | |
NX786 · NX230 | 10:40 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 5h15 | 15:55 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 10:50 Cambridge, Trumpington Park and Ride | 2h40 | 13:30 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX727 · NX025 | 12:15 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 5h00 | 17:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 change | |
NX727 · NX025 | 12:15 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 4h50 | 17:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 12:50 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 3h15 | 16:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:50 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 3h00 | 15:50 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:10 Cambridge, Trumpington Park and Ride | 2h40 | 15:50 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX727 · NX025 | 13:55 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 4h15 | 18:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 change | |
NX727 · NX025 | 13:55 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 4h25 | 18:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 change | |
NX727 · NX210 | 13:55 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 4h25 | 18:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 change | |
NX727 · NX210 | 13:55 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 4h15 | 18:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 change | |
NX786 · NX230 | 14:15 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 5h05 | 19:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 change | |
NX786 · NX230 | 14:15 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 5h15 | 19:30 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 change | |
NX728 · NX025 | 16:15 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 4h55 | 21:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 change | |
NX728 · NX025 | 16:15 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 4h45 | 21:00 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 16:30 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 3h15 | 19:45 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:30 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 3h25 | 19:55 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:55 Cambridge, Trumpington Park and Ride | 2h50 | 19:45 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX728 · NX025 | 18:15 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 4h25 | 22:40 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 1 change | |
NX728 · NX025 | 18:15 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 4h15 | 22:30 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 18:45 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 2h55 | 21:40 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:45 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 2h45 | 21:30 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:05 Cambridge, Trumpington Park and Ride | 2h25 | 21:30 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cambridge station (CBG) to London Gatwick Airport
Buses from Cambridge station (CBG) to London Gatwick Airport run on average 27 times per day, taking around 3h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 6 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:35, the last at 21:40. The fastest coach covers the 117 km distance in 2h 40m.
Distance 117 km |
Average bus duration 3h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Buses per day 27 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 2h 40m |
First bus 0:35 |
Last bus 21:40 |
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Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 1 day |
Bus providers: FlixBus, National Express from Cambridge station (CBG) to London Gatwick AirportYou can travel by bus between Cambridge station (CBG) to London Gatwick Airport with FlixBus, National Express for as low as £7. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Cambridge station (CBG) to London Gatwick Airport coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cambridge station (CBG) to London Gatwick Airport 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 Gatwick Airport, 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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