Cambridge to London Heathrow Airport bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Cambridge to London Heathrow Airport

Showing times and prices for 16 Dec

Cheapest price

£10

Average price

£44

Fastest journey

2 h 20 m

Average duration

2 h 24 m

Buses per day

36

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 £44 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £10.

Fast coaches

Of the 36 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.

FlixBusFlixBus
12:302h30
Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
15:00London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
£101One-way
0 changes
FlixBusFlixBus
02:002h20
Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
04:20London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
£121One-way
0 changes
National ExpressNX727
01:352h45
Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
04:20London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
£361One-way
0 changes
National ExpressNX727
01:352h25
Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
04:00London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
£361One-way
0 changes
National ExpressNX727 · NX230
01:353h35
Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
05:10London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4
£381One-way
1 change

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 £15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a train costs an average of £31.

Distance: 90 km

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Coach
Train

£27

Average Price

Cheapest

£52

Average Price

3h 0m

Average total duration

2h 30m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 16m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 46m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

National Express

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Live departures

Cambridge to London Heathrow Airport bus times

The table below shows live departures for Cambridge to London Heathrow Airport coaches for tomorrow, Tuesday 16 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

Last updated at 22:17
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
national_expressNX727
Delayed
03:50 01:35Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
2h45
08:50 08:50London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX727 · NX230
Delayed
03:50 01:35Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
3h35
05:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4
1 change
national_expressNX727
Delayed
03:50 01:35Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
2h25
08:30 08:30London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus02:00 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
2h20
04:20 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 30 changesdirect
national_expressNX786 · NX240
Delayed
10:40 02:50Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
3h55
06:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4
1 change
national_expressNX727
Delayed
03:50 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
2h25
08:30 08:30London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX727
Delayed
03:50 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
2h45
08:50 08:50London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX727
On time
05:45 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
2h45
08:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX727
On time
05:45 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
3h05
08:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX786 · NX230
Delayed
10:40 06:00Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
5h10
11:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4
1 change
national_expressNX786 · NX230
Delayed
10:40 06:00Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
3h10
09:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
1 change
national_expressNX786 · NX230
Delayed
10:40 06:00Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
3h35
13:45 13:45London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
1 change
national_expressNX727
On time
08:00 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
2h30
10:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX727
On time
08:00 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
2h50
10:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX727 · NX230
On time
09:20 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
3h50
13:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4
1 change
national_expressNX727
On time
09:20 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
2h20
11:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX727
On time
09:20 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
2h40
12:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX786 · NX240
On time
10:40 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
3h30
14:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4
1 change
national_expressNX786 · NX240
On time
10:40 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
3h40
14:20 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
1 change
national_expressNX786 · NX240
On time
10:40 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
3h00
13:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
1 change
national_expressNX727 · NX240
On time
12:15 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
3h45
16:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4
1 change
national_expressNX727
On time
12:15 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
2h50
15:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX727
On time
12:15 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
2h30
14:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus12:30 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
2h30
15:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 30 changesdirect
national_expressNX727 · NX230
On time
13:55 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
3h45
17:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4
1 change
national_expressNX727
On time
13:55 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
2h50
16:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX727
On time
13:55 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
2h30
16:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX786 · NX230
On time
14:15 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
3h55
18:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
1 change
national_expressNX786 · NX230
On time
14:15 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
4h20
18:35 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
1 change
national_expressNX72816:00 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
2h45
18:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 30 changesdirect
national_expressNX72816:00 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
3h05
19:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
national_expressNX72818:15 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
2h40
20:55 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 30 changesdirect
national_expressNX72818:15 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
3h00
21:15 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 50 changesdirect
national_expressNX728 · NXN4018:15 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
6h10
00:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 41 change
national_expressNX786 · NX230
On time
22:40 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
4h00
02:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
1 change
national_expressNX786 · NX230
On time
22:40 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
4h25
03:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
1 change

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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 32 times per day, taking around 2h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £15 if you book in advance.

There are 12 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:35, the last at 21:35. The fastest coach covers the 90 km distance in 2h 25m.

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 30m
Cheapest ticket price
£15
Buses per day
32
Direct buses
12
Fastest bus
2h 25m
First bus
00:35
Last bus
21:35
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 from Cambridge to London Heathrow AirportYou can travel by bus between Cambridge to London Heathrow Airport with National Express for as low as £15. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

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
£33
National Express frequency
27 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.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Cambridge to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) can start from as little as £33 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Cambridge to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is £41; 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 Heathrow Airport (LHR) coach time is 2 h 25 min   covering the 56 mile long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Cambridge to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) leaves at 01: 35. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Cambridge to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) leaves at 22: 35.
There are 29 coaches a day from Cambridge to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) which require at least one change with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.
For the best Cambridge to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) coach to purchase, you can travel safely and comfortably with National Express. However, it's always good to check all possible coach companies with services from Cambridge to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to compare what amenities they may offer.
A trip to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) from Cambridge is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 25 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Cambridge to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is January.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Cambridge and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) including taking a train or coach.
No, the coach from Cambridge to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Cambridge to London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Cambridge to London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Cambridge to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), follow these tips:

  • Book in advance: Tickets are often cheaper when booked early.
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    Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Cambridge to London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
    No, luggage for the coach from Cambridge to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) needs to be booked in addition.
    No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Cambridge to London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
    Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Cambridge to London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
    No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Cambridge to London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
    No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Cambridge to London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

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