- 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
£42
Average price
£53
Fastest journey
10 h 5 m
Average duration
10 h 5 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
109 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Loughborough to Cambridge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Loughborough to Cambridge will cost around £53 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £42.
Of the 2 buses that leave Loughborough for Cambridge every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 109 km distance in an average of 10 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 5 m .
The slowest buses will take 10 h 5 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.




Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Loughborough to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 2h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £17, and a coach costs an average of £38.
Distance: 109 km
| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£47 Average Price | £39 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 33m Average total duration 2h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
The table below shows live departures for Loughborough to Cambridge coaches for today, Thursday 13 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 16:34 Loughborough | 2h36 | 19:10 Cambridge | 1 change | |
![]() | 18:58 Loughborough | 2h37 | 21:35 Cambridge | 1 change | |
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Buses from Loughborough to Cambridge run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £38 but you can travel from only £17 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 02:00, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 109 km distance in 10h 0m.
Distance 109 km |
Average bus duration 2h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £38 |
Buses per day 5 |
Fastest bus 10h 0m |
First bus 2:00 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 21 days |
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
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Loughborough 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 Loughborough to Cambridge buses use the Loughborough, The Rushes to Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) station pair. Use this guide to compare Loughborough and Cambridge bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Loughborough, The Rushes is 1 km from Loughborough city centre. Public transport options include:
Loughborough, The Rushes has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Loughborough, The Rushes. ATMs are available at Loughborough, The Rushes.
Ticket office support is available at Loughborough, The Rushes.
Available at Loughborough, The Rushes: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Loughborough, The Rushes: Basic accessibility features are available.
Loughborough, University is 1 km from Loughborough city centre. Public transport options include:
Loughborough, University has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafes and restaurants available on campus.
Free WiFi available for students and visitors. ATMs are aTMs available on campus.
Ticket office support is available at Loughborough, University.
Available at Loughborough, University: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Loughborough, University: Accessible buses and pathways available.
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