- 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
£10
Average price
£33
Fastest journey
1 h 15 m
Average duration
1 h 21 m
Buses per day
26
Distance
79 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London 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 to Cambridge will cost around £33 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £10.
Of the 26 buses that leave London for Cambridge every day 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 79 km distance in an average of 1 h 21 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 25 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.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 16m. 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 train costs an average of £8, and a coach costs an average of £10.
Distance: 79 km
| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£26 Average Price | £21 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 2m Average total duration 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for London to Cambridge coaches for today, Saturday 15 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NXA8 · NX727 | 18:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h35 | 21:35 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 18:20 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 1h25 | 19:45 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA1 · NX786 | 18:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h55 | 22:25 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
NXA8 · NX727 | 20:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h35 | 23:35 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 20:35 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 1h20 | 21:55 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA8 · NX727 | 22:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h15 | 1:45 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
NXA8 · NX777 | 22:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h15 | 1:45 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 22:40 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 1h15 | 23:55 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX422 · NX786 | 23:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h35 | 2:35 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
NXA2 · NX786 | 23:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h35 | 2:35 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 0:25 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 1h20 | 1:45 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA2 · NX786 | 2:20 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h25 | 5:45 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
NXA8 · NX777 | 6:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h15 | 9:45 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
NXA31 · NX786 | 7:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h25 | 10:25 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
NXA8 · NX728 | 8:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h35 | 11:35 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
NXA8 · NX727 | 9:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h55 | 13:25 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
NXA31 · NX786 | 10:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h00 | 14:00 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 10:45 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 1h25 | 12:10 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX032 · NX727 | 11:20 London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 4h05 | 15:25 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
NXA8 · NX727 | 11:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h55 | 15:25 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
NX032 · NX727 | 12:20 London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 4h35 | 16:55 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
NX032 · NX727 | 13:50 London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 5h45 | 19:35 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 14:20 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 1h35 | 15:55 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX491 | 15:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h55 | 16:55 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA8 · NX727 | 16:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h35 | 19:35 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 16:20 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 1h45 | 18:05 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from London to Cambridge run on average 20 times per day, taking around 2h 32m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £10 but you can travel from only £8 by train.
There are 4 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest coach covers the 79 km distance in 1h 55m.
Distance 79 km |
Average bus duration 2h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Buses per day 20 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 1h 55m |
First bus 0:01 |
Last bus 23:58 |
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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
For those who wish to travel on a budget, there are some exceptional value deals for buses from London to Cambridge. A number of coach operators offer this route, including National Express. Both one-way tickets and flexi returns are available to cater for every demographic who prefers to travel by coach. The journey time takes about 1 hour 40 minutes in clear traffic, although departures that catch either the morning or evening rush hour will take as much as 45 minutes longer, reliant on all normal motorway considerations.
London Victoria Coach Station: All major routes of buses from London to Cambridge use Victoria Coach Station, which is located just to the south of Buckingham Palace as a departure point, some also offer pick-ups en-route but each operator varies on this. Check ahead of travel.
Cambridge Coach Station: The coach station in Cambridge is also centrally located with good onward connections to the city's main places of interest.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London 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 London to Cambridge buses use the London, Victoria Coach Station to Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) station pair. Use this guide to compare London and Cambridge bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
London, Victoria Coach Station is 2 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London, Victoria Coach Station 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), Starbucks (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at London, Victoria Coach Station.
Available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Elevators, ramps.
London, Baker Street Station is 2 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London, Baker Street Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at London, Baker Street Station. ATMs are available at London, Baker Street Station.
Ticket office support is available at London, Baker Street Station.
Available at London, Baker Street Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Baker Street Station: Ramps available for wheelchair access.
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