The cheapest and fastest coaches from Milton Keynes to Cambridge
Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£5
Fastest journey
2 h 20 m
Average duration
2 h 21 m
Buses per day
5
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 £5 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £5.
To travel from Milton Keynes to Cambridge you need to make at least one change.
7:052h55Milton Keynes10:00Cambridge£51One-way1 change
8:352h25Milton Keynes11:00Cambridge£51One-way1 change
10:352h25Milton Keynes13:00Cambridge£51One-way1 change
11:352h25Milton Keynes14:00Cambridge£51One-way1 change
12:352h20Milton Keynes14:55Cambridge£51One-way1 change
12:352h20Milton Keynes14:55Cambridge£51One-way1 change
13:352h20Milton Keynes15:55Cambridge£51One-way1 change
18:452h20Milton Keynes21:05Cambridge£51One-way1 change
19:452h20Milton Keynes22:05Cambridge£51One-way1 change
8:352h25Milton Keynes11:00Cambridge£51One-way1 change
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 £22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, and a train costs an average of £81.
Distance: 62 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£39 Average Price Cheapest | £82 Average Price |
4h 53m Average total duration 4h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Milton Keynes to Cambridge bus times
The table below shows live departures for Milton Keynes to Cambridge coaches for tomorrow, Sunday 19 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:12 Milton Keynes | 3h18 | 9:30 Cambridge | 1 change | |
![]() | 7:05 Milton Keynes | 2h55 | 10:00 Cambridge | 1 change | |
![]() | 8:35 Milton Keynes | 2h25 | 11:00 Cambridge | 1 change | |
![]() | 9:30 Milton Keynes | 2h30 | 12:00 Cambridge | 2 changes | |
![]() | 10:35 Milton Keynes | 2h25 | 13:00 Cambridge | 1 change |
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Compare prices and tickets Milton Keynes to Cambridge by train or coach
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Milton Keynes to Cambridge
Buses from Milton Keynes to Cambridge run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 23m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £22 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 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Buses per day 6 |
Fastest bus 2h 40m |
First bus 3:00 |
Last bus 23:07 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
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 £22. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Stagecoach East
Arriva UK
Uno
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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