- 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 20 Oct
£14
Average ticket price on 20 Oct
£14
Fastest journey on 20 Oct
3 h 10 m
Average journey duration on 20 Oct
3 h 25 m
Buses on 20 Oct
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 · FlixBusBuses from Milton Keynes to Cambridge run on average 2 times per day, taking around 2h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £10 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 1h 40m.
Distance 62 km |
Average bus duration 2h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 1h 40m |
First bus 3:00 |
Last bus 23:07 |
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The table below shows live departures for Milton Keynes to Cambridge coaches for tomorrow, Tuesday 20 October. 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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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
The most popular day trips by bus from Cambridge are London, Oxford, St Albans, Bedford and Peterborough. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your bus from Cambridge on Omio.

London blends royal history with modern city life, known for its museums, theatre and global food scene. Along the Thames, grand landmarks sit beside diverse neighbourhoods shaped by finance, fashion and contemporary culture.
There are 3 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest coach covers the 79 km distance in 1h 0m.

Oxford is known for its historic university, elegant colleges and long academic tradition. Its medieval streets, museums and riverside setting give the city a thoughtful but lively character.
The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:26. The fastest coach covers the 106 km distance in 3h 15m.

St Albans is a historic Hertfordshire city known for Roman Verulamium and its prominent cathedral. Its compact centre mixes ancient streets, markets and green spaces with an easy, well-kept feel.
The earliest coach runs at 00:45, the last at 22:45.

Bedford is a riverside market town best known for its embankment, Italian community and connection to John Bunyan. Parks, museums and Victorian streets give the centre a relaxed, local character.
The earliest coach runs at 03:15, the last at 23:18.

Peterborough is known for its magnificent Norman cathedral, Roman heritage and broad modern city centre. It balances historic character with a practical, multicultural feel, while Ferry Meadows and the nearby Fens bring welcome open space.
The earliest coach runs at 00:08, the last at 23:58.
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, Central Railway Station 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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