- Must visit
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Major university museum with classical sculptures, paintings, antiquities, and decorative arts. Strong choice for a broad first visit.
Cheapest price on 30 Aug
£0.00
Average ticket price on 30 Aug
£26
Fastest journey on 30 Aug
2 h 59 m
Average journey duration on 30 Aug
3 h 5 m
Buses on 30 Aug
9
Distance
92 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Kingston upon Thames to Cambridge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
To travel from Kingston upon Thames to Cambridge you need to make at least 2 changes.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kingston upon Thames to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 26m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, while a train costs an average of £29.
Distance: 92 km
| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£8 Average Price Cheapest | £29 Average Price |
2h 41m Average total duration 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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The table below shows live departures for Kingston upon Thames to Cambridge coaches for today, Saturday 29 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 14:10 Kingston upon Thames | 1h40 | 15:50 Cambridge | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 21:20 Kingston upon Thames | 1h15 | 22:35 Cambridge | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from Kingston upon Thames to Cambridge run on average 19 times per day, taking around 2h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 14 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:20, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 92 km distance in 1h 0m.
Distance 92 km |
Average bus duration 2h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Buses per day 19 |
Direct buses 14 |
Fastest bus 1h 0m |
First bus 0:20 |
Last bus 23:55 |
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Discover the best of Cambridge — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Cambridge trip today.
Major university museum with classical sculptures, paintings, antiquities, and decorative arts. Strong choice for a broad first visit.
Contemporary art gallery in a former chapel, showing changing exhibitions by modern and international artists near the city centre.
Museum of Earth sciences with dinosaur skeletons, fossils, and minerals. Compact, family-friendly, and useful for a rainy day.
Riverside green linking college backs and open meadows. Ideal for walking, punting views, and classic Cambridge photographs.
Lively square and shopping area with the market, historic streets, and buskers. A practical starting point for exploring the old centre.
Historic lane of colleges, chapels, and gateways. A rewarding walk for architecture, student atmosphere, and easy access to central sights.
A Cambridge creation: a rich dessert of vanilla ice cream, raspberry sauce, whipped cream and meringue, long associated with Cambridge college dining.
A traditional Cambridgeshire farm dish of braised beef or mutton with onions and root vegetables, reflecting the county’s rural cooking heritage.
An old East Anglian fruit preserve made from windfall apples slowly cooked to a dark, tangy spread, once common in Cambridgeshire households.
Refined British tasting menus in an elegant, intimate setting just outside the city centre.
Long-running riverside restaurant known for modern European cooking and views over the Cam in a smart but relaxed room.
Popular city-centre pub serving cask ales and hearty British food in a lively, historic atmosphere.
Cambridge is pricier than many UK cities. Hotels and dining are above average, but walking and buses help keep transport costs manageable.
Service may be included in restaurants; otherwise tip around 10% for good service. Taxis are often rounded up or tipped 10%. Cafés usually do not expect tips.
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Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) -> Cambridge City Centre
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kingston upon Thames 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.

Most Kingston upon Thames to Cambridge buses use the London, Stratford City Bus Station to Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) station pair. Use this guide to compare Kingston upon Thames and Cambridge bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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