4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Oxford to Cambridge
Cheapest price
£40
Average price
£47
Fastest journey
3 h 55 m
Average duration
4 h 51 m
Buses per day
9
Distance
106 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Oxford to Cambridge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Oxford to Cambridge will cost around £47 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £40.
To travel from Oxford to Cambridge you need to make at least one change.
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Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Oxford to Cambridge
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oxford to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £35. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 21m. 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 £35, and a train costs an average of £37.
Distance: 106 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£51 Average Price Cheapest | £72 Average Price |
4h 24m Average total duration 3h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 51m Average total duration Fastest 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Oxford to Cambridge bus times
The table below shows live departures for Oxford to Cambridge coaches for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX737 · NX786 | Delayed 08:30 00:50Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h55 | 06:00 06:00Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
| NX737 · NX777 | Delayed 08:30 04:05Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 5h40 | 09:45 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
| NX737 · NX786 | Delayed 08:30 06:30Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 3h55 | 10:25 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
| NX737 · NX786 | On time 08:30 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 5h30 | 14:00 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
| NX737 · NX786 | On time 14:05 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h40 | 18:45 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
| NX737 · NX786 | On time 16:40 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 5h45 | 22:25 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
| NX737 · NX727 | On time 18:50 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 6h55 | 01:45 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
| NX737 · NX777 | On time 18:50 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 6h55 | 01:45 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
| Sunday 21 December | |||||
| NX737 · NX786 | 00:50 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h55 | 05:45 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
| NX737 · NX777 | On time 04:05 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 5h40 | 09:45 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
| NX737 · NX786 | 06:30 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 3h55 | 10:25 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
| NX737 · NX727 | On time 11:40 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 5h15 | 16:55 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
| NX737 · NX727 | On time 18:50 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 6h55 | 01:45 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
| NX737 · NX777 | On time 18:50 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 6h55 | 01:45 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Oxford to Cambridge
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Buses from Oxford to Cambridge run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 54m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £35 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 106 km distance in 4h 40m.
Distance 106 km |
Average bus duration 3h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £35 |
Buses per day 9 |
Fastest bus 4h 40m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: Megabus, National Express from Oxford to CambridgeYou can travel by bus between Oxford to Cambridge with Megabus, National Express for as low as £35. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses from Oxford to Cambridge
National Express Coach Services operate buses from Oxford to Cambridge. The direct service departs every half hour between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. with a journey time of just over 3.5 hours. The service is slightly reduced on Sundays.
What are the departure and arrival points for buses from Oxford to Cambridge?
Departure Station:Buses from Oxford to Cambridge depart from the Gloucester Green Bus Station. This is five minutes walk from the city centre. The station has a taxi rank along with limited parking and bicycle storage facilities.
Arrival Station:Buses from Oxford to Cambridge arrive at Parkside which is approximately half a mile from the city centre. Taxis wait near the coach stop while stops for local bus services are located nearby.
FAQs: Oxford to Cambridge coach
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Oxford and Cambridge
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Nero (in the station)
- The Four Candles (0.2 km)
- The White Rabbit (0.3 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the waiting area.
- Bus: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 27, 28, 31, 35, 36, 40, 41, 44, 46, 63, 66, 70, 77, 100, 280, 500, S1, S2, S3, S5, S8, S9, X3, X13, X32, X39, X40, X90
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