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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Cambridge station (CBG) to London Heathrow Airport
Cheapest price on 21 Sept
£7
Average ticket price on 21 Sept
£38
Fastest journey on 21 Sept
2 h 5 m
Average journey duration on 21 Sept
2 h 14 m
Buses on 21 Sept
41
Distance
90 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Cambridge station (CBG) to London Heathrow 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 Heathrow Airport will cost around £38 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £7.
On Mon 21 Sept, we found 41 buses from Cambridge station (CBG) to London Heathrow Airport, including 24 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 90 km distance in an average of 2 h 14 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 5 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 20 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.
FlixBus17:052h15Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)19:20London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3£71One-way0 changes- FlixBus2:252h05Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)4:30London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3£71One-way0 changes
- FlixBus15:002h20Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)17:20London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3£71One-way0 changes
- FlixBus4:002h10Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)6:10London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3£71One-way0 changes
- FlixBus13:102h20Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)15:30London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3£71One-way0 changes
- FlixBus2:252h05Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)4:30London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3£71One-way0 changes
- FlixBus4:002h10Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)6:10London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3£71One-way0 changes
- FlixBus17:052h15Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)19:20London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3£71One-way0 changes
- FlixBus15:002h20Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)17:20London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3£71One-way0 changes
- FlixBus13:102h20Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)15:30London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3£71One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Cambridge station (CBG) to London Heathrow Airport
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Cambridge station (CBG) to London Heathrow Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 31m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, while a train costs an average of £38.
Distance: 90 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£15 Average Price Cheapest | £38 Average Price | £32 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 46m Average total duration 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 31m Average total duration Fastest 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m 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 Heathrow Airport:
A coach is £23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cambridge station (CBG) to London Heathrow Airport costing on average £38.
Other travel options to London Heathrow Airport take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 16m.
Tickets start at around £15 compared to roughly £32 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £17. The journey takes 2h 16m versus 1h 40m 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.
Direct services are operated by National Express, FlixBus.
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 Heathrow Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cambridge station (CBG) to London Heathrow Airport coaches for today, Sunday 20 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:50 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2h10 | 15:00 London Heathrow Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 13:20 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2h10 | 15:30 London Heathrow Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 17:15 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2h30 | 19:45 London Heathrow Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 21 September | |||||
| NX727 | 1:35 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 2h45 | 4:20 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX727 | 1:35 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 2h25 | 4:00 London Heathrow Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX727 · NX230 | 1:35 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 3h35 | 5:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 2:25 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 2h05 | 4:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX786 · NX240 | 2:50 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 3h55 | 6:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 1 change | |
| NX727 | 3:50 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 2h45 | 6:35 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX727 | 3:50 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 2h25 | 6:15 London Heathrow Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 4:00 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 2h10 | 6:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cambridge station (CBG) to London Heathrow Airport
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Buses from Cambridge station (CBG) to London Heathrow Airport run on average 38 times per day, taking around 2h 16m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 18 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:35, the last at 17:15. The fastest coach covers the 90 km distance in 2h 10m.
Distance 90 km |
Average bus duration 2h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Buses per day 38 |
Direct buses 18 |
Fastest bus 2h 10m |
First bus 0:35 |
Last bus 17:15 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 1 day |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus from Cambridge station (CBG) to London Heathrow AirportYou can travel by bus between Cambridge station (CBG) to London Heathrow Airport with National Express, FlixBus for as low as £6. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Cambridge station (CBG) to London Heathrow Airport coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cambridge station (CBG) to London Heathrow 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 Heathrow 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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