4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Leicester to Cambridge
Cheapest price
£18
Average price
£22
Fastest journey
1 h 50 m
Average duration
5 h 40 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
98 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Leicester to Cambridge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leicester to Cambridge will cost around £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £18.
Of the 5 buses that leave Leicester for Cambridge every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 98 km distance in an average of 5 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 7 h 5 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Leicester to Cambridge
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 20m. 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 £11, and a train costs an average of £20.
Distance: 98 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£20 Average Price Cheapest | £36 Average Price |
3h 14m Average total duration 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Leicester to Cambridge bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX230 · NX786 | Delayed 11:40 01:45Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 4h00 | 18:55 18:55Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 04:15 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 7h00 | 11:15 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 04:35 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 6h40 | 11:15 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
| NX230 · NX786 | Delayed 11:40 05:55Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 4h30 | 18:55 18:55Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
| NX230 · NX786 | Delayed 11:40 09:20Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 4h40 | 18:55 18:55Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
| NX230 · NX786 | On time 13:50 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 5h05 | 18:55 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:20 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 6h40 | 22:00 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:45 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 6h15 | 22:00 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
| NX777 | 17:20 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1h50 | 19:10 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX777 | 19:55 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 1h40 | 21:35 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Leicester to Cambridge
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Distance 98 km |
Average bus duration 2h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 1h 40m |
First bus 00:45 |
Last bus 23:20 |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus from Leicester to CambridgeYou can travel by bus between Leicester to Cambridge with National Express, FlixBus for as low as £11. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Leicester to Cambridge coach
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Leicester, St. Margaret's Bus Station, which is located around 0.2 miles (368 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece), located 0.9 miles (1.4 km) away from the city centre.
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