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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from London Gatwick Airport to Cambridge
Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£13
Fastest journey
2 h 35 m
Average duration
3 h 12 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
117 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Cambridge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Cambridge will cost around £13 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £5.
Of the 5 buses that leave London Gatwick Airport 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 117 km distance in an average of 3 h 12 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 35 m .
The slowest buses will take 4 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.
23:152h35London Gatwick Airport1:50Cambridge£51One-way0 changes- 19:152h35London Gatwick Airport21:50Cambridge£81One-way0 changes
- 12:503h10London Gatwick Airport16:00Cambridge£81One-way0 changes
- 9:052h55London Gatwick Airport12:00Cambridge£101One-way0 changes
16:554h45London Gatwick Airport21:40Cambridge£341One-way0 changes
- 19:152h35London Gatwick Airport21:50Cambridge£81One-way0 changes
- 23:152h35London Gatwick Airport1:50Cambridge£51One-way0 changes
- 9:052h55London Gatwick Airport12:00Cambridge£101One-way0 changes
- 12:503h10London Gatwick Airport16:00Cambridge£81One-way0 changes
- 16:554h45London Gatwick Airport21:40Cambridge£341One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for London Gatwick Airport to Cambridge
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Gatwick Airport 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 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £14.
Distance: 117 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£13 Average Price Cheapest | £29 Average Price |
3h 18m Average total duration 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London Gatwick Airport to Cambridge bus times
The table below shows live departures for London Gatwick Airport to Cambridge coaches for today, Tuesday 5 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 10:50 London Gatwick Airport | 3h05 | 13:55 Cambridge | 0 changesdirect | |
| 12:50 London Gatwick Airport | 3h10 | 16:00 Cambridge | 0 changesdirect | |
| 13:20 London Gatwick Airport | 5h35 | 18:55 Cambridge | 0 changesdirect | |
| 19:10 London Gatwick Airport | 4h25 | 23:35 Cambridge | 0 changesdirect | |
| 23:00 London Gatwick Airport | 2h35 | 1:35 Cambridge | 0 changesdirect |
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Compare prices and tickets London Gatwick Airport to Cambridge by coach or train
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Why should you book London Gatwick Airport to Cambridge coaches with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs National Express?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for National Express, but also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus, United Minibuses, BM Coaches or Metrobus to find the best option for your trip from London Gatwick Airport to Cambridge.
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare National Express with all available travel options, which are bus and train to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from London Gatwick Airport to Cambridge.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Trainline?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus, United Minibuses, BM Coaches or Metrobus to find the best option for your trip from London Gatwick Airport to Cambridge.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from London Gatwick Airport to Cambridge.
Journey information
Overview: Bus from London Gatwick Airport to Cambridge
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Buses from London Gatwick Airport to Cambridge run on average 25 times per day, taking around 2h 48m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 5 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 06:55, the last at 23:15. The fastest coach covers the 117 km distance in 2h 35m.
Distance 117 km |
Average bus duration 2h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Buses per day 25 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 2h 35m |
First bus 6:55 |
Last bus 23:15 |
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Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus, United Minibuses, BM Coaches, Metrobus from London Gatwick Airport to CambridgeYou can travel by bus between London Gatwick Airport to Cambridge with National Express, FlixBus, United Minibuses, BM Coaches, Metrobus for as low as £5. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: London Gatwick Airport to Cambridge coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Gatwick Airport 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.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- 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.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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