- 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
£0.00
Average price
£14
Fastest journey
4 h 4 m
Average duration
4 h 57 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
124 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Stratford-upon-Avon to Cambridge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
To travel from Stratford-upon-Avon to Cambridge you need to make at least one change.








Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stratford-upon-Avon to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, and a train costs an average of £33.
Distance: 124 km
| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£14 Average Price Cheapest | £61 Average Price |
8h 12m Average total duration 7h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration Fastest 3h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Buses from Stratford-upon-Avon to Cambridge run on average 4 times per day, taking around 7h 42m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £10 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 02:00, the last at 18:30. The fastest coach covers the 124 km distance in 5h 20m.
Distance 124 km |
Average bus duration 7h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 5h 20m |
First bus 2:00 |
Last bus 18:30 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 3 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.
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Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) -> Cambridge City Centre
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stratford-upon-Avon 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 Stratford-upon-Avon to Cambridge buses use the Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station to Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) station pair. Use this guide to compare Stratford-upon-Avon and Cambridge bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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