- 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 14 Sept
£0.00
Average ticket price on 14 Sept
£-0.01
Fastest journey on 14 Sept
50 m
Average journey duration on 14 Sept
50 m
Buses on 14 Sept
10
Distance
19 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Royston to Cambridge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
On Mon 14 Sept, we found 10 buses from Royston to Cambridge, including 10 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 19 km distance in an average of 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 51 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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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Royston to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £9 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 47m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £9, while a train costs an average of £9.
Distance: 19 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£9 Average Price Cheapest | £4 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
47m Average total duration Fastest 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Coach takes on average 41m.
The table below shows live departures for Royston to Cambridge coaches for tomorrow, Monday 14 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:37 Recreation Ground | 0h51 | 6:28 Cambridge | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:45 Recreation Ground | 0h57 | 8:42 Cambridge | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:57 Recreation Ground | 1h01 | 9:58 Cambridge | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:50 Recreation Ground | 0h50 | 10:40 Cambridge | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:50 Recreation Ground | 1h01 | 11:51 Cambridge | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:50 Recreation Ground | 0h50 | 12:40 Cambridge | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:37 Recreation Ground | 1h01 | 13:38 Cambridge | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:50 Recreation Ground | 0h50 | 14:40 Cambridge | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:00 Recreation Ground | 0h50 | 15:50 Cambridge | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:00 Recreation Ground | 0h52 | 17:52 Cambridge | 0 changesdirect | |
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There are 6 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:01, the last at 23:53. The fastest coach covers the 19 km distance in 50m.
Distance 19 km |
Average bus duration 41m |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 50m |
First bus 0:01 |
Last bus 23:53 |
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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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