4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Plymouth to Cambridge
Cheapest price
£70
Average price
£71
Fastest journey
9 h 5 m
Average duration
10 h 28 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
359 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Plymouth to Cambridge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Plymouth to Cambridge will cost around £71 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £70.
Of the 2 buses that leave Plymouth for Cambridge every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 359 km distance in an average of 10 h 28 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 5 m .
The slowest buses will take 11 h 50 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, train and flight for Plymouth to Cambridge
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Plymouth to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £58. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £58, and a flight costs an average of £30.
Distance: 359 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£70 Average Price Cheapest | £90 Average Price | £121 Average Price |
8h 42m Average total duration 8h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 53m Average total duration 4h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Plymouth to Cambridge bus times
The table below shows live departures for Plymouth to Cambridge coaches for today, Sunday 11 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08:45 Plymouth | 11h50 | 20:35 Cambridge | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Plymouth to Cambridge
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Buses from Plymouth to Cambridge run on average 7 times per day, taking around 8h 12m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £58 but you can travel from only £30 by flight.
The earliest coach runs at 00:30, the last at 23:15. The fastest coach covers the 359 km distance in 8h 5m.
Distance 359 km |
Average bus duration 8h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £58 |
Buses per day 7 |
Fastest bus 8h 5m |
First bus 00:30 |
Last bus 23:15 |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus, FlixBus from Plymouth to CambridgeYou can travel by bus between Plymouth to Cambridge with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus for as low as £30. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Plymouth to Cambridge coach
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