The cheapest and fastest coaches from Norwich to Cambridge
Cheapest price
£17
Average price
£17
Fastest journey
1 h 50 m
Average duration
1 h 52 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
93 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Norwich to Cambridge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Norwich to Cambridge will cost around £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £17.
Of the 14 buses that leave Norwich for Cambridge every day 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 93 km distance in an average of 1 h 52 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 55 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.
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Compare coach and train for Norwich to Cambridge
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Norwich to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a train costs an average of £11.
Distance: 93 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£16 Average Price Cheapest | £28 Average Price |
2h 41m Average total duration 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg 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
Norwich to Cambridge bus times
The table below shows live departures for Norwich to Cambridge coaches for today, Wednesday 10 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:45 Norwich | 2h00 | 12:45 Cambridge | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 11 December | |||||
NX727 | 01:50 Norwich, Bus Station | 1h50 | 03:40 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX727 | 03:45 Norwich, Bus Station | 1h50 | 05:35 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Norwich to Cambridge
Buses from Norwich to Cambridge run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £15 but you can travel from only £11 by train.
There are 9 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:24, the last at 23:47. The fastest coach covers the 93 km distance in 1h 50m.
Distance 93 km |
Average bus duration 2h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 1h 50m |
First bus 00:24 |
Last bus 23:47 |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus from Norwich to CambridgeYou can travel by bus between Norwich to Cambridge with National Express, Megabus for as low as £11. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses from Norwich to Cambridge
The distance between Norwich and Cambridge is around 65 miles, with buses completing the journey in between 1 hour 50 minutes and 2 hours 10 minutes. Buses depart from Norwich Bus Station in the centre of the city, arriving at Cambridge City Centre Station. There are both direct and indirect buses from Norwich to Cambridge. Services are run by National Express. There are up to 10 bus departures per day from Norwich to Cambridge, with buses leaving around every 2 hours during the daytime and every 4 hours throughout the night.
FAQs: Norwich to Cambridge coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Norwich 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 Norwich, Bus Station, which is located around 0.9 miles (1.4 km) 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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