London Kings Cross (KGX) to Cambridge station (CBG) bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Cambridge station (CBG)

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 19 Sept

Cheapest price on 19 Sept

£13

Average ticket price on 19 Sept

£36

Fastest journey on 19 Sept

1 h 55 m

Average journey duration on 19 Sept

2 h 46 m

Buses on 19 Sept

34

Distance

76 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Cambridge station (CBG) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Cambridge station (CBG) will cost around £36 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £13.

Fast coaches

On Sat 19 Sept, we found 34 buses from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Cambridge station (CBG), including 1 direct services.

These direct buses cover the 76 km distance in an average of 2 h 46 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 55 m .

The slowest buses will take 3 h 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.

  • National ExpressNX491
    15:001h55
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    16:55Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
    £131One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:003h00
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    10:00Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
    £131One-way
    1 change
  • National ExpressNXA31 · NX491
    13:473h08
    London, Baker Street Station
    16:55Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
    £191One-way
    1 change
  • National ExpressNXA8 · NX727
    22:303h15
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    1:45Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
    £281One-way
    1 change
  • National ExpressNXA6 · NX727
    22:083h37
    London, Baker Street Station
    1:45Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
    £301One-way
    1 change

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for London Kings Cross (KGX) to Cambridge station (CBG)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Cambridge station (CBG) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 41m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £24, while a coach costs an average of £26.

Distance: 76 km

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Coach
Most popular
Train
Driving

£26

Average Price

£24

Average Price

Cheapest

£29

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 48m

Average total duration

2h 18m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 41m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 11m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 33m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Cambridge station (CBG) is a train with an average price of £24.

This is compared to other travel options from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Cambridge station (CBG):

A train is £2 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Cambridge station (CBG) costing on average £26.

The fastest way to travel from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Cambridge station (CBG) is by train with an average journey time of 1h 11m.

Other travel options to Cambridge station (CBG) take longer:

Coach takes on average 2h 18m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between London Kings Cross (KGX) and Cambridge station (CBG) including taking a train and coach.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around £26 compared to roughly £29 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £2. The journey takes 2h 18m versus 1h 33m 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 National Express, FlixBus.

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.

Live departures

London Kings Cross (KGX) to Cambridge station (CBG) bus times

The table below shows live departures for London Kings Cross (KGX) to Cambridge station (CBG) coaches for today, Friday 18 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
National ExpressNXA8 · NX72711:30 London, Victoria Coach Station
4h00
15:30 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)1 change
National ExpressNXA31 · NX49113:47 London, Baker Street Station
3h18
17:05 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)1 change
National ExpressNX49115:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
2h05
17:05 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)0 changesdirect
National ExpressNXA31 · NX78615:22 London, Baker Street Station
3h33
18:55 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)1 change
National ExpressNXA8 · NX72716:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
4h00
20:00 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)1 change
National ExpressNXA6 · NX72716:35 London, Baker Street Station
3h25
20:00 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)1 change
National ExpressNXA8 · NX72718:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
3h35
21:35 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)1 change
National ExpressNXA6 · NX72718:05 London, Baker Street Station
3h30
21:35 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)1 change
National ExpressNXA1 · NX78618:30 London, Victoria Coach Station
3h55
22:25 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)1 change
National ExpressNXA1 · NX78618:52 London, Baker Street Station
3h33
22:25 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)1 change
National ExpressNXA8 · NX72720:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
3h35
23:35 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)1 change
National ExpressNXA6 · NX72720:38 London, Baker Street Station
2h57
23:35 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)1 change
National ExpressNXA6 · NX77722:08 London, Baker Street Station
3h37
1:45 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)1 change
National ExpressNXA6 · NX72722:08 London, Baker Street Station
3h37
1:45 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)1 change
National ExpressNXA8 · NX72722:30 London, Victoria Coach Station
3h15
1:45 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)1 change
National ExpressNXA8 · NX77722:30 London, Victoria Coach Station
3h15
1:45 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)1 change
National ExpressNX422 · NX78623:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
3h35
2:35 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)1 change
National ExpressNXA2 · NX78623:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
3h35
2:35 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)1 change
National ExpressNXA2 · NX78623:25 London, Baker Street Station
3h10
2:35 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)1 change
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus23:59 London, Victoria Coach Station
8h11
8:10 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)1 change
National ExpressNXA2 · NX7862:20 London, Victoria Coach Station
3h25
5:45 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)1 change
National ExpressNXA2 · NX7862:46 London, Baker Street Station
2h59
5:45 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)1 change
National ExpressNXA8 · NX7776:30 London, Victoria Coach Station
3h15
9:45 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)1 change
National ExpressNXA6 · NX7776:33 London, Baker Street Station
3h12
9:45 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)1 change
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus7:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
3h00
10:00 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)1 change
National ExpressNXA31 · NX7867:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
3h25
10:25 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)1 change
National ExpressNXA31 · NX7867:19 London, Baker Street Station
3h06
10:25 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)1 change
National ExpressNXA8 · NX7288:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
3h35
11:35 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)1 change
National ExpressNXA6 · NX7288:05 London, Baker Street Station
3h30
11:35 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)1 change
National ExpressNXA8 · NX7279:30 London, Victoria Coach Station
3h55
13:25 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)1 change
National ExpressNXA31 · NX78610:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
4h00
14:00 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)1 change
National ExpressNXA6 · NX72710:05 London, Baker Street Station
3h20
13:25 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)1 change
National ExpressNXA2 · NX78610:22 London, Baker Street Station
3h38
14:00 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)1 change
National ExpressNXA31 · NX78610:22 London, Baker Street Station
3h38
14:00 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)1 change

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Why should you book London Kings Cross (KGX) to Cambridge station (CBG) coaches with Omio?

National Express as well as FlixBus offer coaches services from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Cambridge station (CBG).
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Cambridge station (CBG).

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 to find the best option for your trip from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Cambridge station (CBG).
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  • Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare National Express with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Cambridge station (CBG).

Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Trainline?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus to find the best option for your trip from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Cambridge station (CBG).
  • Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Cambridge station (CBG).

Journey information

Overview: Bus from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Cambridge station (CBG)

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Buses from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Cambridge station (CBG) run on average 45 times per day, taking around 2h 18m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.

There are 12 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 06:00, the last at 22:59. The fastest coach covers the 76 km distance in 1h 0m.

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
76 km
Average bus duration
2h 18m
Cheapest ticket price
£5
Buses per day
45
Direct buses
12
Fastest bus
1h 0m
First bus
6:00
Last bus
22:59
Cheapest Month
Jul
Cheapest Day
Sun
High Season
Oct - Dec
Low Season
Apr - Jun
Busiest Day
Tue
Least Busy Day
Sun
Best time to book
35 days
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, FlixBus from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Cambridge station (CBG)You can travel by bus between London Kings Cross (KGX) to Cambridge station (CBG) with National Express, FlixBus for as low as £5. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

FlixBus

About
FlixBus is one of Europe’s leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and now offering long-distance services across Europe and the United States. In addition to its extensive daytime network, FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select European routes. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge devices, extra legroom, luggage space, and onboard toilets, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. FlixBus offers a single Standard ticket type for all routes, which includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag per passenger. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and for reserving specific seats, such as Extra Seats, Table Seats, or Panorama Seats. This combination of affordability, comfort, and wide coverage makes FlixBus a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average FlixBus Duration
1h 0m
Cheapest FlixBus Price
£5
FlixBus frequency
12 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.

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 National Express Duration
1h 20m
Cheapest National Express Price
£5
National Express frequency
33 a day
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: London Kings Cross (KGX) to Cambridge station (CBG) coach

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Cambridge station (CBG) 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 station (CBG), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Cambridge station (CBG) can start from as little as £5 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for London Kings Cross (KGX) to Cambridge station (CBG) is £26; 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 London Kings Cross (KGX) to Cambridge station (CBG) is 1h 0m to travel the 76 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 London Kings Cross (KGX) to Cambridge station (CBG) leaves at 6:00. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Cambridge station (CBG) leaves at 22:59.
Yes, there are 12 direct coaches a day from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Cambridge station (CBG) with National Express, FlixBus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
When taking a coach from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Cambridge station (CBG), you can count on National Express, FlixBus for the best way to get you to Cambridge station (CBG). You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between London Kings Cross (KGX) and Cambridge station (CBG) and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
A day trip to Cambridge station (CBG) from London Kings Cross (KGX) is worth doing with a journey time of 1h 0m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Cambridge station (CBG) is July.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between London Kings Cross (KGX) and Cambridge station (CBG) including taking a train and coach.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Cambridge station (CBG):
  • National Express
    • Assistance
    • Priority seating
    • Accessible toilets.
  • FlixBus
    • Assistance
    • Priority boarding
    • Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Cambridge station (CBG) for coach company National Express, FlixBus.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Cambridge station (CBG) 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.
  • 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.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company National Express, FlixBus.
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 London Kings Cross (KGX) to Cambridge station (CBG).
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Cambridge station (CBG):
  • 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).
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Cambridge station (CBG):
  • National Express
    • 10€ per additional bag.
  • FlixBus
    • Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the coach from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Cambridge station (CBG). The following conditions apply:
  • FlixBus
    • Small pets in carriers allowed
    • guide dogs travel for free.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Cambridge station (CBG) with the following coach company: National Express, FlixBus
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Cambridge station (CBG) with the following coach company: National Express, FlixBus.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from London Kings Cross (KGX) to Cambridge station (CBG) with the following coach company: National Express, FlixBus.

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