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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Milton Keynes to Cambridge
Cheapest price
£28
Average price
£33
Fastest journey
3 h 5 m
Average duration
3 h 48 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
62 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Milton Keynes to Cambridge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milton Keynes to Cambridge will cost around £33 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £28.
Of the 2 buses that leave Milton Keynes 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 62 km distance in an average of 3 h 48 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 5 m .
The slowest buses will take 4 h 30 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.
7:203h05Milton Keynes10:25Cambridge£281One-way0 changes- 12:354h30Milton Keynes17:05Cambridge£371One-way0 changes
- 7:203h05Milton Keynes10:25Cambridge£281One-way0 changes
- 12:354h30Milton Keynes17:05Cambridge£371One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Milton Keynes to Cambridge
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milton Keynes to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, and a train costs an average of £18.
Distance: 62 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£32 Average Price Cheapest | £78 Average Price |
4h 43m Average total duration 4h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Milton Keynes to Cambridge bus times
The table below shows live departures for Milton Keynes to Cambridge coaches for today, Thursday 4 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:50 Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station | 3h10 | 10:00 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:20 Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station | 3h40 | 12:00 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Milton Keynes to Cambridge
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Buses from Milton Keynes to Cambridge run on average 10 times per day, taking around 4h 13m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £18 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 03:00, the last at 23:07. The fastest coach covers the 62 km distance in 2h 40m.
Distance 62 km |
Average bus duration 4h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Buses per day 10 |
Fastest bus 2h 40m |
First bus 3:00 |
Last bus 23:07 |
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Best time to book 14 days |
Bus providers: Stagecoach East, Arriva UK, Uno from Milton Keynes to CambridgeYou can travel by bus between Milton Keynes to Cambridge with Stagecoach East, Arriva UK, Uno for as low as £18. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses from Milton Keynes to Cambridge
National Express provides regular buses from Milton Keynes to Cambridge. Daily direct schedules begin with a mid-morning departure, continuing with buses every half hour for most of the day and hourly in the evening. The final departure leaves Milton Keynes just after 9:00 p.m. Direct journeys take a little under 2 hours. Additional indirect early morning services are available, requiring a change at Stansted Airport and taking around 3 hours and 30 minutes. Buses from Milton Keynes to Cambridge leave from Milton Keynes Coachway situated north-east of the town centre, and arrive at Parkside bus stances on the southern side of central Cambridge.
FAQs: Milton Keynes to Cambridge coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milton Keynes 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.
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