The cheapest and fastest coaches from Cambridge to Loughborough
Cheapest price
£57
Average price
£58
Fastest journey
5 h 30 m
Average duration
7 h 25 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
109 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Cambridge to Loughborough is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cambridge to Loughborough will cost around £58 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £57.
To travel from Cambridge to Loughborough you need to make at least one change.
NX786 · NX230
NX727 · NX737 · NX440
NX727 · NX737 · NX440
NX786 · NX230
NX727 · NX737 · NX440
NX727 · NX737 · NX440Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Cambridge to Loughborough
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cambridge to Loughborough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £13, and a coach costs an average of £35.
Distance: 109 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£49 Average Price | £35 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 53m Average total duration 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Cambridge to Loughborough bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cambridge to Loughborough coaches for tomorrow, Friday 6 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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NX727 · NX737 · NX440 | On time 13:55 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 8h25 | 22:20 Loughborough, University | 2 changes | |
NX727 · NX737 · NX440 | On time 13:55 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 8h20 | 22:15 Loughborough, The Rushes | 2 changes | |
NX786 · NX230 | On time 22:40 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 5h30 | 04:10 Loughborough, The Rushes | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cambridge to Loughborough
Buses from Cambridge to Loughborough run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 23m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £35 but you can travel from only £13 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 03:05, the last at 22:40. The fastest coach covers the 109 km distance in 5h 30m.
Distance 109 km |
Average bus duration 2h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £35 |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 5h 30m |
First bus 03:05 |
Last bus 22:40 |
Bus providers: FlixBus from Cambridge to LoughboroughYou can travel by bus between Cambridge to Loughborough with FlixBus for as low as £13. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Cambridge to Loughborough coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cambridge to Loughborough 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 Loughborough, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- 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.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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