- 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 08 Sept
£23
Average ticket price on 08 Sept
£43
Fastest journey on 08 Sept
8 h 5 m
Average journey duration on 08 Sept
10 h 22 m
Buses on 08 Sept
5
Distance
248 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Liverpool to Cambridge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Liverpool to Cambridge will cost around £43 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £23.
To travel from Liverpool to Cambridge you need to make at least one change.
NX541 · NX491
NX541 · NX777
NX541 · NXA8 · NX777
NX541 · NXA8 · NX727
NX421 · NX737 · NX728
NX541 · NX777
NX421 · NX737 · NX728
NX541 · NX491
NX541 · NXA8 · NX777
NX541 · NXA8 · NX727Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 25m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £28, while a train costs an average of £68.
Distance: 248 km
| Coach | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£28 Average Price Cheapest | £68 Average Price | £62 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 12m Average total duration 6h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 3h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to Cambridge:
A coach is £41 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Cambridge costing on average £68.
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Coach takes on average 6h 42m.
Tickets start at around £28 compared to roughly £62 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £35. The journey takes 6h 42m versus 3h 30m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Megabus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
The table below shows live departures for Liverpool to Cambridge coaches for tomorrow, Tuesday 8 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX421 · NX737 · NX728 | 1:45 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 9h50 | 11:35 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 2 changes | |
NX541 · NX491 | 6:00 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 11h05 | 17:05 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
NX541 · NX777 | 13:30 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 8h05 | 21:35 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
NX541 · NXA8 · NX777 | 14:20 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 11h25 | 1:45 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 2 changes | |
NX541 · NXA8 · NX727 | 14:20 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 11h25 | 1:45 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 2 changes |
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Buses from Liverpool to Cambridge run on average 8 times per day, taking around 6h 42m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £17 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 00:30, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 248 km distance in 6h 50m.
Distance 248 km |
Average bus duration 6h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Buses per day 8 |
Fastest bus 6h 50m |
First bus 0:30 |
Last bus 23:45 |
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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 Liverpool 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 Liverpool to Cambridge buses use the Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place to Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) station pair. Use this guide to compare Liverpool and Cambridge bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place is 1 km from Liverpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café in the Station (in the station), Fast Food Outlet (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place.
Available at Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place: Elevators, ramps.
Liverpool, Liverpool One is 1 km from Liverpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Liverpool, Liverpool One has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Pret A Manger (in the station), Costa Coffee (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Liverpool, Liverpool One.
Available at Liverpool, Liverpool One: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool, Liverpool One: Elevators, ramps.
Liverpool, University is 1 km from Liverpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Liverpool, University has practical services for this route, including Taxis.
Available at Liverpool, University: Taxis.
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