- 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
£20
Average price
£52
Fastest journey
4 h 20 m
Average duration
5 h 10 m
Buses per day
10
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 £52 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £20.
To travel from Oxford to Cambridge you need to make at least one change.
FlixBus · FlixBus
NX737 · NX786
NX737 · NX786
NX737 · NX777
NX737 · NX727
NX737 · NX786
NX737 · NX786
NX737 · NX786
NX737 · NX777
NX737 · NX727Omio 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 £25. 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 £25, and a train costs an average of £20.
Distance: 106 km
| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£44 Average Price Cheapest | £51 Average Price |
4h 11m Average total duration 3h 41m 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 |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Oxford to Cambridge coaches for today, Monday 3 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX737 · NX727 | 11:40 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 5h45 | 17:25 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
NX737 · NX786 | 13:45 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 5h10 | 18:55 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
NX737 · NX786 | 16:25 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 6h00 | 22:25 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
NX737 · NX777 | 18:50 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 6h55 | 1:45 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
NX737 · NX727 | 18:50 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 6h55 | 1:45 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
NX737 · NX786 | 0:50 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h55 | 5:45 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:25 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 6h45 | 8:10 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
NX737 · NX777 | 4:05 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 5h40 | 9:45 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
NX737 · NX786 | 6:05 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h20 | 10:25 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
NX737 · NX786 | 8:00 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 6h00 | 14:00 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
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Buses from Oxford to Cambridge run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 41m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £25 but you can travel from only £20 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:46. The fastest coach covers the 106 km distance in 3h 55m.
Distance 106 km |
Average bus duration 3h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £25 |
Buses per day 9 |
Fastest bus 3h 55m |
First bus 0:05 |
Last bus 23:46 |
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Best time to book 14 days |
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.
Official public transport app
Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) -> Cambridge City Centre
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.
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.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Oxford 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 Oxford to Cambridge buses use the Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station to Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) station pair. Use this guide to compare Oxford and Cambridge bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café Nero (in the station), The Four Candles (0.2 km), The White Rabbit (0.3 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station.
Available at Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station: Elevators, ramps.
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