4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from London to Cambridge
Cheapest price
£25
Average price
£36
Fastest journey
2 h 5 m
Average duration
3 h 3 m
Buses per day
16
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 £36 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £25.
Of the 16 buses that leave London for Cambridge every day 1 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 3 h 3 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 5 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 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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Travel Information
Compare coach and train for London to Cambridge
Omio 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 17m. 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 £8.
Distance: 79 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£26 Average Price | £21 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 3m Average total duration 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m 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
London to Cambridge bus times
The table below shows live departures for London to Cambridge coaches for today, Monday 16 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NXA31 · NX786 | Delayed 10:00 07:00London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h25 | 10:25 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
| NXA31 · NX786 | On time 10:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h00 | 14:00 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
| NX491 | 15:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h05 | 17:05 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA1 · NX786 | On time 18:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h55 | 22:25 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
| NX422 · NX786 | 23:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h35 | 02:35 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
| NXA2 · NX786 | On time 02:20 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h25 | 05:45 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
| NXA8 · NX777 | 06:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h15 | 09:45 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
| NXA2 · NX786 | On time 23:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h35 | 02:35 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London to Cambridge
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Buses from London to Cambridge run on average 21 times per day, taking around 2h 32m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £13 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 15m.
Distance 79 km |
Average bus duration 2h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Buses per day 21 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 1h 15m |
First bus 00:01 |
Last bus 23:58 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, National Express, Megabus, London Buses from London to CambridgeYou can travel by bus between London to Cambridge with FlixBus, National Express, Megabus, London Buses for as low as £8. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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London Buses
Buses from London to Cambridge
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.
What is the departure and arrival station for buses from London to Cambridge?
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.
FAQs: London to Cambridge coach
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.
- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- 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.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- 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).
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- 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.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in London and Cambridge
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
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