The cheapest and fastest coaches from Harpenden to Cambridge
Cheapest price
£10
Average price
£10
Fastest journey
1 h 20 m
Average duration
1 h 20 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
54 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Harpenden to Cambridge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Harpenden to Cambridge will cost around £10 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £10.
Of the 1 buses that leave Harpenden 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 54 km distance in an average of 1 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 20 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.
20:401h20Harpenden22:00Cambridge£101One-way0 changes
20:401h20Harpenden22:00Cambridge£101One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Harpenden to Cambridge
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Harpenden to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, and a train costs an average of £49.
Distance: 54 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
|---|---|
£10 Average Price Cheapest | £58 Average Price |
1h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 31m Average total duration 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Harpenden to Cambridge bus times
The table below shows live departures for Harpenden to Cambridge coaches for today, Friday 19 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 20:40 Harpenden | 1h20 | 22:00 Cambridge | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Harpenden to Cambridge
Buses from Harpenden to Cambridge run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £10 if you book in advance.
There are 3 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 01:20, the last at 22:40. The fastest coach covers the 54 km distance in 1h 20m.
Distance 54 km |
Average bus duration 1h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 1h 20m |
First bus 1:20 |
Last bus 22:40 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
FAQs: Harpenden to Cambridge coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Harpenden 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.

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