The cheapest and fastest coaches from Newmarket to Cambridge
Cheapest price
£9
Average price
£9
Fastest journey
30 m
Average duration
30 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
20 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Newmarket to Cambridge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Newmarket to Cambridge will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £9.
Of the 1 buses that leave Newmarket for Cambridge every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 20 km distance in an average of 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 30 m .
The slowest buses will take 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.


Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Newmarket to Cambridge
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newmarket to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £6.
Distance: 20 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£9 Average Price Cheapest | £9 Average Price |
1h 7m Average total duration 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 53m Average total duration Fastest 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Newmarket to Cambridge bus times
The table below shows live departures for Newmarket to Cambridge coaches for today, Wednesday 26 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 16:35 Newmarket | 0h30 | 17:05 Cambridge | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Newmarket to Cambridge
Buses from Newmarket to Cambridge run on average 9 times per day, taking around 37m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £8 but you can travel from only £6 by train.
There are 9 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 01:00, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 20 km distance in 30m.
Distance 20 km |
Average bus duration 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 30m |
First bus 01:00 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: National Express from Newmarket to CambridgeYou can travel by bus between Newmarket to Cambridge with National Express for as low as £6. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Newmarket to Cambridge coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newmarket 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.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Newmarket, High Street, which is located around 0.3 miles (462 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece), located 0.9 miles (1.4 km) away from the city centre.
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