- 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
£30
Average price
£30
Fastest journey
5 h 30 m
Average duration
5 h 30 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
204 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Stockport to Cambridge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stockport to Cambridge will cost around £30 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £30.
Of the 1 buses that leave Stockport 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 204 km distance in an average of 5 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 30 m .
The slowest buses will take 5 h 30 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.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stockport to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a flight costs an average of £73.
Distance: 204 km
| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£24 Average Price Cheapest | £90 Average Price | £102 Average Price |
4h 50m Average total duration 4h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 41m Average total duration 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
The table below shows live departures for Stockport to Cambridge coaches for tomorrow, Saturday 1 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:25 Stockport | 5h30 | 12:55 Cambridge | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from Stockport to Cambridge run on average 13 times per day, taking around 4h 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £12 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 00:20, the last at 23:40. The fastest coach covers the 204 km distance in 5h 30m.
Distance 204 km |
Average bus duration 4h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Buses per day 13 |
Fastest bus 5h 30m |
First bus 0:20 |
Last bus 23:40 |
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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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Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) -> Cambridge City Centre
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stockport 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 Stockport to Cambridge buses use the Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) station pair. Use this guide to compare Stockport and Cambridge bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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