Horley to Cambridge bus with National Express

Thu 12 Feb
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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Horley to Cambridge

Showing times and prices for 12 Feb

Cheapest price

£10

Average price

£37

Fastest journey

2 h 35 m

Average duration

2 h 39 m

Buses per day

32

Distance

116 km

Cheap tickets

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 £37 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £10.

Fast coaches

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.

FlixBusFlixBus
10:503h05
London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
13:55Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
£101One-way
0 changes
FlixBusFlixBus
11:002h55
Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
13:55Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
£101One-way
0 changes
FlixBusFlixBus
19:052h45
London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
21:50Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
£101One-way
0 changes
FlixBusFlixBus
12:453h05
Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
15:50Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
£101One-way
0 changes
FlixBusFlixBus
09:052h55
Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
12:00Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
£101One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

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 £5. 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 £5, and a train costs an average of £38.

Distance: 116 km

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Coach
Most popular
Train

£9

Average Price

Cheapest

£47

Average Price

3h 21m

Average total duration

2h 51m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 34m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 4m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest
National Express

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Live departures

Horley to Cambridge bus times

The table below shows live departures for Horley to Cambridge coaches for today, Wednesday 11 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

Last updated at 21:56
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus23:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
2h45
01:50 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus23:15 Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
2h35
01:50 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)0 changesdirect
Thursday 12 February
national_expressNX201 · NX728
Delayed
05:40 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
4h15
11:35 11:35Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
1 change
national_expressNX201 · NX728
Delayed
05:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
4h05
11:35 11:35Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
1 change
national_expressNX230 · NX728
On time
06:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
5h00
11:35 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
1 change
national_expressNX230 · NX728
On time
06:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
4h45
11:35 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
1 change
national_expressNX025 · NX727
On time
08:55 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
4h30
13:25 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus08:55 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
3h05
12:00 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus09:05 Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
2h55
12:00 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)0 changesdirect
national_expressNX025 · NX727
On time
09:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
4h15
13:25 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus10:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
3h05
13:55 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)0 changesdirect
national_expressNX025 · NX727
On time
10:55 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
4h30
15:25 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus11:00 Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
2h55
13:55 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)0 changesdirect
national_expressNX025 · NX727
On time
11:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
4h15
15:25 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
1 change
national_expressNX210 · NX727
On time
12:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
4h55
17:15 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
1 change
national_expressNX210 · NX727
On time
12:30 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
4h45
17:15 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus12:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
3h15
15:50 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus12:45 Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
3h05
15:50 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)0 changesdirect
national_expressNX230 · NX786
On time
13:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
5h35
18:55 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
1 change
national_expressNX230 · NX786
On time
13:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
5h20
18:55 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
1 change
national_expressNX210 · NX727
On time
15:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
4h55
20:00 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
1 change
national_expressNX210 · NX727
On time
15:15 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
4h45
20:00 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
1 change
national_expressNX025 · NX727
On time
16:55 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
4h45
21:40 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
1 change
national_expressNX025 · NX727
On time
17:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
4h30
21:40 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus19:05 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
2h45
21:50 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)0 changesdirect
national_expressNX025 · NX727
On time
19:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
4h25
23:35 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus19:15 Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
2h35
21:50 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)0 changesdirect
national_expressNX025 · NX727
On time
19:25 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
4h10
23:35 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus20:50 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
2h45
23:35 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus21:00 Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
2h35
23:35 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)0 changesdirect
national_expressNX025 · NX727
On time
21:30 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
4h15
01:45 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
1 change
national_expressNX025 · NX727
On time
21:45 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
4h00
01:45 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Horley to Cambridge

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Buses from Horley to Cambridge run on average 27 times per day, taking around 2h 51m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.

There are 6 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 35m.

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
Distance
116 km
Average bus duration
2h 51m
Cheapest ticket price
£5
Buses per day
27
Direct buses
6
Fastest bus
2h 35m
First bus
00:35
Last bus
23:54
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

Bus providers: National Express from Horley to CambridgeYou can travel by bus between Horley to Cambridge with National Express for as low as £5. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

National Express

About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 50m
Cheapest Price
£52
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.

FAQs: Horley to Cambridge coach

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Horley 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.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Horley to Cambridge can start from as little as £5 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Horley to Cambridge is £9; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from Horley to Cambridge is 2h 35m to travel the 116 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest coach from Horley to Cambridge leaves at 0:35. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Horley to Cambridge leaves at 23:54.
Yes, there are 6 direct coaches a day from Horley to Cambridge with . Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
When taking a coach from Horley to Cambridge, you can count on National Express for the best way to get you to Cambridge. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Horley and Cambridge and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
A trip to Cambridge from Horley is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2h 35m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Horley to Cambridge is January.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Horley and Cambridge including taking a train and coach.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Horley to Cambridge:
  • National Express
    • Assistance
    • Priority seating
    • Accessible toilets.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Horley to Cambridge for coach company National Express.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Horley to Cambridge depends on the coach companies:
  • 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.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company National Express.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from Horley to Cambridge.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Horley to Cambridge:
  • National Express
    • Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from Horley to Cambridge:
  • National Express
    • 10€ per additional bag.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Horley to Cambridge.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Horley to Cambridge with the following coach company: National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Horley to Cambridge with the following coach company: National Express.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Horley to Cambridge with the following coach company: National Express.

popular bus stations

Important Stations and Airports in Horley and Cambridge

Horley
Cambridge
The major coach station for departures in Horley is Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) for your trip from Horley to Cambridge.
Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)Accessibility
Amenities at bus station
AccessibilityAccessibility
information
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible

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