The cheapest and fastest coaches from Guildford to Cambridge
Cheapest price
£47
Average price
£47
Fastest journey
6 h
Average duration
6 h
Buses per day
1
Distance
117 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Guildford to Cambridge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Guildford to Cambridge will cost around £47 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £47.
Of the 1 buses that leave Guildford for Cambridge every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 117 km distance in an average of 6 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h .
The slowest buses will take 6 h 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 Guildford to Cambridge
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Guildford to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £63.
Distance: 117 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£28 Average Price Cheapest | £65 Average Price |
4h 2m Average total duration 3h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Guildford to Cambridge bus times
The table below shows live departures for Guildford to Cambridge coaches for today, Friday 13 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:55 Guildford | 6h10 | 17:05 Cambridge | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets Guildford to Cambridge by coach or train
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Guildford to Cambridge
Buses from Guildford to Cambridge run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 32m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £12 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 04:18, the last at 18:28. The fastest coach covers the 117 km distance in 5h 10m.
Distance 117 km |
Average bus duration 3h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 5h 10m |
First bus 04:18 |
Last bus 18:28 |
Bus providers: National Express from Guildford to CambridgeYou can travel by bus between Guildford to Cambridge with National Express for as low as £12. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Guildford to Cambridge coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Guildford to Cambridge 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 Cambridge, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- 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.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
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