The cheapest and fastest coaches from Poole to Cambridge
Cheapest price
£58
Average price
£58
Fastest journey
7 h 15 m
Average duration
7 h 15 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
220 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Poole to Cambridge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Poole to Cambridge will cost around £58 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £58.
Of the 1 buses that leave Poole for Cambridge every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 220 km distance in an average of 7 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 15 m .
The slowest buses will take 7 h 15 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 train and coach for Poole to Cambridge
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Poole to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £45. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £45, and a train costs an average of £30.
Distance: 220 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£54 Average Price Cheapest | £63 Average Price |
6h 41m Average total duration 6h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration Fastest 3h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Poole to Cambridge bus times
The table below shows live departures for Poole to Cambridge coaches for tomorrow, Sunday 30 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 03:20 Poole | 7h15 | 10:35 Cambridge | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Poole to Cambridge
Buses from Poole to Cambridge run on average 18 times per day, taking around 6h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £45 but you can travel from only £30 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 00:35, the last at 23:07. The fastest coach covers the 220 km distance in 8h 25m.
Distance 220 km |
Average bus duration 6h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £45 |
Buses per day 18 |
Fastest bus 8h 25m |
First bus 00:35 |
Last bus 23:07 |
Bus providers: National Express from Poole to CambridgeYou can travel by bus between Poole to Cambridge with National Express for as low as £30. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Poole to Cambridge coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Poole 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.

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