Cambridge to Oxford bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Cambridge to Oxford

Showing times and prices for 24 May

Cheapest price

£54

Average price

£55

Fastest journey

4 h 5 m

Average duration

5 h 14 m

Buses per day

6

Distance

106 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Cambridge to Oxford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Cambridge to Oxford will cost around £55 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £54.

Fast coaches

To travel from Cambridge to Oxford you need to make at least one change.

National ExpressNX786 · NX737
10:354h45
Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
15:20Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
£541One-way
1 change
National ExpressNX786 · NX737
19:104h05
Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
23:15Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
£541One-way
1 change
National ExpressNX786 · NX737
06:004h50
Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
10:50Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
£541One-way
1 change
National ExpressNX727 · NX737
13:556h55
Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
20:50Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
£551One-way
1 change
National ExpressNX727 · NX737
06:057h00
Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
13:05Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
£551One-way
1 change

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Cambridge to Oxford

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cambridge to Oxford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg.

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Train

£53

Average Price

Cheapest

£68

Average Price

5h 16m

average duration

4h 46m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 29m

average duration

Fastest

2h 59m

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30m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

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Live departures

Cambridge to Oxford bus times

Showing buses for today, Friday 23 May
Last updated at 11:46
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
national_expressNX786 · NX737
On time
18:10 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
4h05
22:15 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
1 change
national_expressNX777 · NX737
On time
18:15 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
6h30
00:45 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
1 change
Saturday 24 May
national_expressNX786 · NX73705:00 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
4h50
09:50 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station1 change
national_expressNX727 · NX737
On time
05:05 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
7h00
12:05 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
1 change
national_expressNX786 · NX73709:35 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
4h45
14:20 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station1 change
national_expressNX727 · NX737
On time
11:15 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
5h35
16:50 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
1 change
national_expressNX727 · NX737
On time
12:55 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
6h55
19:50 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Cambridge to Oxford

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Buses from Cambridge to Oxford run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 46m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £28 but you can travel from only £19 by train.
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from £19
Distance
106 km
Average bus duration
4h 46m
Cheapest ticket price
£28
Buses per day
7
Bus providers
1
Fastest bus
4h 5m
First bus
06:00
Last bus
19:15
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from £19

Coach companies: National Express Cambridge to Oxford

You can travel by coach to Oxford from Cambridge with National Express for as low as £34. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.

National Express is the leading coach operator for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 coaches a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveller in mind. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most coaches are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Cambridge - Oxford coach: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

National Express from Cambridge to Oxford coach information:

  • Average Duration: 4 h 5 min
  • Cheapest Price: £34
  • National Express frequency: 10 a day

Coaches from Cambridge to Oxford

As Oxford and Cambridge are both famous university cities, it is no surprise that frequent direct coaches connect the two destinations. National Express offers between 18 and 20 services per day, with journey times averaging three hours 35 minutes. Services continue over the weekend, making coaches from Cambridge to Oxford a great choice whenever passengers decide to travel.

Which coach companies travel from Cambridge to Oxford?

National Express is the sole provider of coaches on the Cambridge to Oxford route. As the largest coach provider in the UK, National Express has comfortable, spacious legroom on board their coaches, with personal air conditioning and free WiFi. Passengers are permitted to bring two 20kg luggage pieces that can be stored in the hold.

How long is the coach from Cambridge to Oxford?

Journey times vary slightly along the route, depending on the time of travel and traffic congestion during that time. The fastest services advertise journey times of just three hours 35 minutes, while the longest takes just over four hours.

How many coaches are there from Cambridge to Oxford?

Each day, passengers can expect between 18 and 20 direct departures from Cambridge to Oxford. Services begin early in the morning and continue at regular intervals throughout the day until the afternoon. Passengers will never have to wait long for the next service. It is worth noting that services finish before 4:00 p.m. with the last departure arriving in Oxford not long after 7:00 p.m.

What are the departure and arrival stations for coaches from Cambridge to Oxford?

Departure bus station: Passengers join coaches from Cambridge to Oxford at Cambridge Parkside bus stop. The stop is found south-east of the city centre, adjacent to Parker's Piece. The train station is a short 15-minute walk away. Facilities at the station are very limited, but the proximity to town gives passengers access to numerous shops and restaurants for any of their needs.

Arrival bus station: Buses from Cambridge to Oxford terminate at Oxford Gloucester Green Station. Centrally located, the station is close to historic features such as Oxford Castle. The train station is less than a mile away and passengers can walk there in as little as 10 minutes. Services at the station include a coffee shop, newsagents, automated ticket machines and waiting areas.

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