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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Cambridge to London Heathrow Airport
Showing times and prices for 17 Mar
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£43
Fastest journey
2 h 20 m
Average duration
2 h 24 m
Buses per day
38
Distance
90 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Cambridge 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 to London Heathrow Airport will cost around £43 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £8.
Fast coaches
Of the 38 buses that leave Cambridge for London Heathrow Airport every day 20 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 90 km distance in an average of 2 h 24 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 30 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.
FlixBus12:302h30
Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)15:00London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
£81One-way
0 changes
FlixBus02:002h20
Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)04:20London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
£81One-way
0 changes
NX72701:352h45
Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)04:20London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
£181One-way
0 changes
NX72701:352h25
Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)04:00London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
£181One-way
0 changes
NX727 · NX23001:353h35
Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)05:10London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4
£211One-way
1 change
FlixBus02:002h20
Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)04:20London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
£81One-way
0 changes
NX72709:202h20
Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)11:40London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
£321One-way
0 changes
NX72701:352h25
Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)04:00London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
£181One-way
0 changes
NX72703:502h25
Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)06:15London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
£401One-way
0 changes
FlixBus12:302h30
Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)15:00London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
£81One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Cambridge to London Heathrow Airport
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Cambridge to London Heathrow Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £32.
Distance: 90 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£11 Average Price Cheapest | £51 Average Price |
2h 46m Average total duration 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Cambridge to London Heathrow Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cambridge to London Heathrow Airport coaches for tomorrow, Monday 16 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
Last updated at 20:51
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX727 | 01:35 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 2h45 | 04:20 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX727 · NX230 | 01:35 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 3h35 | 05:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 1 change | |
| NX727 | 01:35 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 2h25 | 04:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 02:00 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 2h20 | 04:20 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX786 · NX240 | Delayed 10:25 02:50Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 3h55 | 06:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 1 change | |
| NX727 | 03:50 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 2h25 | 06:15 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX727 | 03:50 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 2h45 | 06:35 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX727 | 05:45 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 2h45 | 08:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX727 | 05:45 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 3h05 | 08:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX786 · NX230 | Delayed 10:25 06:00Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 5h10 | 11:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 1 change | |
| NX786 · NX230 | Delayed 10:25 06:00Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 3h10 | 09:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1 change | |
| NX786 · NX230 | Delayed 10:25 06:00Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 3h35 | 09:35 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1 change | |
| NX727 | 07:55 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 2h55 | 10:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX727 | 07:55 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 2h35 | 10:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX727 · NX230 | 09:20 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 3h50 | 13:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 1 change | |
| NX727 | 09:20 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 2h20 | 11:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX727 | 09:20 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 2h40 | 12:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX786 · NX240 | On time 10:40 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 3h30 | 14:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 1 change | |
| NX786 · NX240 | On time 10:40 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 3h40 | 14:20 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1 change | |
| NX786 · NX240 | On time 10:40 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 3h00 | 13:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1 change | |
| NX727 · NX240 | 12:15 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 3h45 | 16:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 1 change | |
| NX727 | 12:15 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 2h50 | 15:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX727 | 12:15 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 2h30 | 14:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 12:30 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 2h30 | 15:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX727 · NX230 | 13:55 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 3h45 | 17:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 1 change | |
| NX727 | 13:55 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 2h50 | 16:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX727 | 13:55 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 2h30 | 16:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX786 · NX230 | On time 14:15 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 3h55 | 18:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1 change | |
| NX786 · NX230 | On time 14:15 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 4h20 | 18:35 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1 change | |
| NX728 | 16:00 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 2h45 | 18:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX728 | 16:00 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 3h05 | 19:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX728 | 18:15 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 2h40 | 20:55 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX728 | 18:15 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 3h00 | 21:15 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX786 · NX231 | On time 19:10 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 2h50 | 22:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1 change | |
| NX786 · NX231 | On time 19:10 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 3h20 | 22:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 1 change | |
| NX786 · NX231 | On time 19:10 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 3h05 | 22:15 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1 change | |
| NX786 · NX230 | On time 22:40 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 4h00 | 02:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1 change | |
| NX786 · NX230 | On time 22:40 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 4h25 | 03:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1 change | |
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National Express as well as FlixBus offer coaches services from Cambridge to London Heathrow Airport.
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cambridge to London Heathrow Airport
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Buses from Cambridge to London Heathrow Airport run on average 36 times per day, taking around 2h 16m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 16 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 01:35, the last at 18:15. The fastest coach covers the 90 km distance in 2h 20m.
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 90 km |
Average bus duration 2h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Buses per day 36 |
Direct buses 16 |
Fastest bus 2h 20m |
First bus 01:35 |
Last bus 18:15 |
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
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus from Cambridge to London Heathrow AirportYou can travel by bus between Cambridge 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
FlixBus
About
FlixBus is one of Europe’s leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and now offering long-distance services across Europe and the United States. In addition to its extensive daytime network, FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select European routes. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge devices, extra legroom, luggage space, and onboard toilets, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. FlixBus offers a single Standard ticket type for all routes, which includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag per passenger. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and for reserving specific seats, such as Extra Seats, Table Seats, or Panorama Seats. This combination of affordability, comfort, and wide coverage makes FlixBus a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 20m
Cheapest Price
£6
FlixBus frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.
National Express
About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 25m
Cheapest Price
£16
National Express frequency
32 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.
FAQs: Cambridge to London Heathrow Airport coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cambridge 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.
Cheap coach tickets from Cambridge to London Heathrow Airport can start from as little as £6 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Cambridge to London Heathrow Airport is £11; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from Cambridge to London Heathrow Airport is 2h 20m to travel the 90 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest coach from Cambridge to London Heathrow Airport leaves at 1:35. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Cambridge to London Heathrow Airport leaves at 18:15.
Yes, there are 16 direct coaches a day from Cambridge to London Heathrow Airport with National Express, FlixBus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
When taking a coach from Cambridge to London Heathrow Airport, you can count on National Express, FlixBus for the best way to get you to London Heathrow Airport. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Cambridge and London Heathrow Airport and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
A trip to London Heathrow Airport from Cambridge is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2h 20m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Cambridge to London Heathrow Airport is June.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Cambridge and London Heathrow Airport including taking a train and coach.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Cambridge to London Heathrow Airport:
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Cambridge to London Heathrow Airport for coach company National Express, FlixBus.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Cambridge to London Heathrow Airport depends on the coach companies:
- 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.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company National Express, FlixBus.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from Cambridge to London Heathrow Airport.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Cambridge to London Heathrow Airport:
- 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).
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from Cambridge to London Heathrow Airport:
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the coach from Cambridge to London Heathrow Airport. The following conditions apply:
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Cambridge to London Heathrow Airport with the following coach company: National Express, FlixBus
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Cambridge to London Heathrow Airport with the following coach company: National Express, FlixBus.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Cambridge to London Heathrow Airport with the following coach company: National Express, FlixBus.
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