The cheapest and fastest coaches from Horley to Cambridge
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£38
Fastest journey
2 h 35 m
Average duration
2 h 39 m
Buses per day
32
Distance
116 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Horley to Cambridge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Horley to Cambridge will cost around £38 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £8.
Of the 32 buses that leave Horley for Cambridge every day 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 116 km distance in an average of 2 h 39 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 35 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 45 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.
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Compare train and coach for Horley to Cambridge
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Horley to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £38.
Distance: 116 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£11 Average Price Cheapest | £49 Average Price |
5h 3m Average total duration 4h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Live departures
Horley to Cambridge bus times
The table below shows live departures for Horley to Cambridge coaches for tomorrow, Thursday 13 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX201 · NX728 | Delayed 05:40 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h15 | 11:35 11:35Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
NX201 · NX728 | Delayed 05:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 4h05 | 11:35 11:35Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
NX230 · NX728 | On time 06:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 5h00 | 11:35 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
NX230 · NX728 | On time 06:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 4h45 | 11:35 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
NX025 · NX727 | On time 08:55 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h30 | 13:25 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 08:55 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h05 | 12:00 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 09:05 Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 2h55 | 12:00 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX025 · NX727 | On time 09:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 4h15 | 13:25 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 10:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h05 | 13:55 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX025 · NX727 | On time 10:55 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h30 | 15:25 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 11:00 Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 2h55 | 13:55 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX025 · NX727 | On time 11:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 4h15 | 15:25 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
NX210 · NX727 | On time 12:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h55 | 17:15 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
NX210 · NX727 | On time 12:30 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 4h45 | 17:15 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 12:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 3h10 | 16:00 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:00 Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 3h00 | 16:00 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 · NX786 | 13:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 5h35 | 18:55 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
NX230 · NX786 | 13:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 5h20 | 18:55 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
NX210 · NX727 | On time 15:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h55 | 20:00 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
NX210 · NX727 | On time 15:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 4h45 | 20:00 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
NX025 · NX727 | On time 16:55 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h45 | 21:40 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
NX025 · NX727 | On time 17:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 4h30 | 21:40 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 19:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h45 | 21:50 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX025 · NX727 | On time 19:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h25 | 23:35 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 19:15 Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 2h35 | 21:50 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX025 · NX727 | On time 19:25 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 4h10 | 23:35 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 20:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h45 | 23:35 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:00 Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 2h35 | 23:35 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX025 · NX727 | On time 21:30 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 4h15 | 01:45 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
NX025 · NX727 | On time 21:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 4h00 | 01:45 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 22:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 2h45 | 01:35 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:00 Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 2h35 | 01:35 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Horley to Cambridge
Buses from Horley to Cambridge run on average 24 times per day, taking around 4h 33m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
There are 4 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:35, the last at 23:54. The fastest coach covers the 116 km distance in 2h 59m.
Distance 116 km |
Average bus duration 4h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Buses per day 24 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 2h 59m |
First bus 00:35 |
Last bus 23:54 |
Bus providers: National Express from Horley to CambridgeYou can travel by bus between Horley to Cambridge with National Express for as low as £8. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Horley to Cambridge coach
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