- 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
£11
Average price
£11
Fastest journey
40 m
Average duration
45 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
31 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Mildenhall, Suffolk to Cambridge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Mildenhall, Suffolk to Cambridge will cost around £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £11.
Of the 2 buses that leave Mildenhall, Suffolk 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 31 km distance in an average of 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 40 m .
The slowest buses will take 50 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.




The table below shows live departures for Mildenhall, Suffolk to Cambridge coaches for today, Saturday 8 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 23:45 Mildenhall, Suffolk | 0h40 | 0:25 Cambridge | 0 changesdirect | |
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![]() | 0:45 Mildenhall, Suffolk | 0h40 | 1:25 Cambridge | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:15 Mildenhall, Suffolk | 0h50 | 15:05 Cambridge | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Buses from Mildenhall, Suffolk to Cambridge run on average 8 times per day, taking around 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.
There are 8 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:45, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 31 km distance in 40m.
Distance 31 km |
Average bus duration 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 40m |
First bus 0:45 |
Last bus 23:45 |
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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.
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Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) -> Cambridge City Centre
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Mildenhall, Suffolk 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 Mildenhall, Suffolk to Cambridge buses use the Mildenhall, King Street to Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) station pair. Use this guide to compare Mildenhall, Suffolk and Cambridge bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Mildenhall, King Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Mildenhall, King Street. ATMs are available at Mildenhall, King Street.
Ticket office support is available at Mildenhall, King Street.
Available at Mildenhall, King Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Mildenhall, King Street: Accessible for people with reduced mobility.
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