The cheapest and fastest coaches from London to Waterbeach
Cheapest price
£7
Average price
£14
Fastest journey
1 h 15 m
Average duration
1 h 58 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
87 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London to Waterbeach is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Waterbeach will cost around £14 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £7.
Of the 4 buses that leave London for Waterbeach every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 87 km distance in an average of 1 h 58 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 h 15 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.
13:101h40London14:50Waterbeach£71One-way0 changes
21:201h15London22:35Waterbeach£81One-way0 changes
14:101h40London15:50Waterbeach£111One-way0 changes
22:303h15London1:45Waterbeach£301One-way0 changes
21:201h15London22:35Waterbeach£81One-way0 changes
14:101h40London15:50Waterbeach£111One-way0 changes
13:101h40London14:50Waterbeach£71One-way0 changes
22:303h15London1:45Waterbeach£301One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for London to Waterbeach
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Waterbeach among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £12.
Distance: 87 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£16 Average Price Cheapest | £21 Average Price |
2h 22m Average total duration 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
London to Waterbeach bus times
The table below shows live departures for London to Waterbeach coaches for today, Tuesday 2 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NXA31 · NX786 | Delayed 12:00 7:00London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h25 | 10:25 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
NXA31 · NX786 | Delayed 12:00 10:00London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h00 | 14:00 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
NX032 · NX727 | On time 13:20 London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 4h05 | 17:25 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 | On time 23:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h35 | 2:35 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
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Compare prices and tickets London to Waterbeach by train or coach
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London to Waterbeach
Buses from London to Waterbeach run on average 30 times per day, taking around 1h 52m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 6 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:20, the last at 23:56. The fastest coach covers the 87 km distance in 1h 15m.
Distance 87 km |
Average bus duration 1h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Buses per day 30 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 1h 15m |
First bus 0:20 |
Last bus 23:56 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 21 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus from London to WaterbeachYou can travel by bus between London to Waterbeach with FlixBus for as low as £7. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: London to Waterbeach coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Waterbeach 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 Waterbeach, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- 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.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- 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 Waterbeach
- 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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