- 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 08 Sept
£8
Average ticket price on 08 Sept
£11
Fastest journey on 08 Sept
1 h 25 m
Average journey duration on 08 Sept
1 h 33 m
Buses on 08 Sept
21
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 £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £8.
On Tue 08 Sept, we found 21 buses from Norwich to Cambridge, including 21 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 93 km distance in an average of 1 h 33 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 25 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 40 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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FlixBusOmio 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 an average ticket price of £11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 41m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, while a train costs an average of £17.
Distance: 93 km
| Coach | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£11 Average Price Cheapest | £17 Average Price | £17 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 23m Average total duration 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Norwich to Cambridge:
A coach is £6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norwich to Cambridge costing on average £17.
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 53m.
Tickets start at around £11 compared to roughly £17 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £6. The journey takes 1h 53m versus 1h 25m 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.
Direct services are operated by National Express, FlixBus, Megabus.
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 Norwich to Cambridge coaches for today, Monday 7 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX727 | 23:35 Norwich, Bus Station | 1h50 | 1:25 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 changesdirect | |
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FlixBus | 0:25 Norwich, Bus Station | 1h50 | 2:15 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 0:35 Norwich, University Of East Anglia | 1h40 | 2:15 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX727 | 1:50 Norwich, Bus Station | 1h50 | 3:40 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 2:00 Norwich, Bus Station | 1h50 | 3:50 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 2:10 Norwich, University Of East Anglia | 1h40 | 3:50 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 3:35 Norwich, Bus Station | 1h50 | 5:25 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 3:45 Norwich, University Of East Anglia | 1h40 | 5:25 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX727 | 3:45 Norwich, Bus Station | 1h50 | 5:35 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX727 | 5:50 Norwich, Bus Station | 1h55 | 7:45 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX727 | 7:15 Norwich, Bus Station | 1h55 | 9:10 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 Norwich, Bus Station | 1h30 | 10:00 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX727 | 10:05 Norwich, Bus Station | 2h00 | 12:05 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX491 | 10:15 Norwich, Bus Station | 1h25 | 11:40 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 Norwich, Bus Station | 2h00 | 13:00 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX727 | 11:45 Norwich, Bus Station | 2h00 | 13:45 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:50 Norwich, Bus Station | 2h00 | 14:50 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX728 | 13:55 Norwich, Bus Station | 1h55 | 15:50 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:50 Norwich, Bus Station | 1h30 | 16:20 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:00 Norwich, Bus Station | 1h55 | 16:55 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX728 | 16:05 Norwich, Bus Station | 2h00 | 18:05 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from Norwich to Cambridge run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 53m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
There are 10 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:17, the last at 23:47. The fastest coach covers the 93 km distance in 1h 30m.
Distance 93 km |
Average bus duration 1h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 1h 30m |
First bus 0:17 |
Last bus 23:47 |
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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.
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Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) -> Cambridge City Centre
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.
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.

Most Norwich to Cambridge buses use the Norwich, Bus Station to Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) station pair. Use this guide to compare Norwich and Cambridge bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Norwich, University Of East Anglia is 4 km from Norwich city centre. Public transport options include:
Norwich, University Of East Anglia has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeterias and food outlets available on campus.
Available on campus for students and staff. ATMs are aTMs located on campus.
Ticket office support is available at Norwich, University Of East Anglia.
Available at Norwich, University Of East Anglia: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Norwich, University Of East Anglia: Most buildings and paths are wheelchair accessible.
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