- 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 on 05 Sept
£14
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£14
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
3 h 10 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
3 h 25 m
Buses on 05 Sept
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 £14 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £14.
To travel from Milton Keynes to Cambridge you need to make at least one change.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio 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 an average ticket price of £17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 3m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, while a train costs an average of £62.
Distance: 62 km
| Coach | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£17 Average Price Cheapest | £62 Average Price | £13 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 6m Average total duration 3h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Milton Keynes to Cambridge:
A coach is £45 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milton Keynes to Cambridge costing on average £62.
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 36m.
Tickets start at around £17 compared to roughly £13 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-3.82. The journey takes 3h 36m versus 1h 14m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
The table below shows live departures for Milton Keynes to Cambridge coaches for today, Friday 4 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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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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Buses from Milton Keynes to Cambridge run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 36m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £14 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 3h 0m.
Distance 62 km |
Average bus duration 3h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Buses per day 8 |
Fastest bus 3h 0m |
First bus 3:00 |
Last bus 23:07 |
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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.
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.
Official public transport app
Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) -> Cambridge City Centre
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.
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.

Most Milton Keynes to Cambridge buses use the Milton Keynes, Coachway to Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) station pair. Use this guide to compare Milton Keynes and Cambridge bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station is 1 km from Milton Keynes city centre. Public transport options include:
Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: There is a cafe and a snack bar in the station.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the station. ATMs are aTM available in the main hall.
Ticket office support is available at Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station.
Available at Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station: Station is wheelchair accessible with ramps and elevators.
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