4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Cambridge to Longford
Cheapest price
£23
Average price
£33
Fastest journey
2 h 25 m
Average duration
3 h 40 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
89 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Cambridge to Longford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cambridge to Longford will cost around £33 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £23.
Of the 3 buses that leave Cambridge for Longford every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 89 km distance in an average of 3 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 25 m .
The slowest buses will take 5 h 50 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.
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Cambridge to Longford
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Cambridge to Longford 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 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a train costs an average of £40.
Distance: 89 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
|---|---|
£25 Average Price Cheapest | £50 Average Price |
3h 4m Average total duration 2h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Cambridge to Longford bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cambridge to Longford coaches for today, Tuesday 20 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX727 | 09:20 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 2h20 | 11:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX786 · NX240 | 10:40 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 3h00 | 13:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1 change | |
| 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 | 13:55 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 2h30 | 16:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX786 · NX230 | 14:15 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 3h55 | 18:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1 change | |
| NX728 | 16:00 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 2h45 | 18:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX728 | 18:15 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 2h40 | 20:55 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX786 · NX230 | 22:40 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 4h00 | 02:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1 change | |
| Wednesday 21 January | |||||
| 00:35 Cambridge | 2h25 | 03:00 Longford | 0 changesdirect | |
| 05:30 Cambridge | 5h50 | 11:20 Longford | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cambridge to Longford
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Buses from Cambridge to Longford run on average 15 times per day, taking around 2h 34m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £15 if you book in advance.
There are 8 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:04, the last at 23:30. The fastest coach covers the 89 km distance in 2h 40m.
Distance 89 km |
Average bus duration 2h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 2h 40m |
First bus 00:04 |
Last bus 23:30 |
Bus providers: National Express from Cambridge to LongfordYou can travel by bus between Cambridge to Longford with National Express for as low as £15. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Cambridge to Longford coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cambridge to Longford 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 Longford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece), which is located around 0.9 miles (1.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3, located 1.2 miles (2 km) away from the city centre.
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