4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Stratford to Cambridge
Cheapest price
£7
Average price
£8
Fastest journey
1 h 15 m
Average duration
1 h 23 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
73 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Stratford to Cambridge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stratford to Cambridge will cost around £8 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £7.
Of the 3 buses that leave Stratford for Cambridge every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 73 km distance in an average of 1 h 23 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 40 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 Stratford to Cambridge
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stratford to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £8.
Distance: 73 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£9 Average Price Cheapest | £19 Average Price |
2h 9m Average total duration 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Stratford to Cambridge bus times
The table below shows live departures for Stratford to Cambridge coaches for today, Tuesday 3 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NXA9 · NX728 | 09:15 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 2h20 | 11:35 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 10:40 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 1h20 | 12:00 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA9 · NX727 | On time 11:15 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 2h10 | 13:25 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 12:35 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 1h20 | 13:55 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA9 · NX727 | On time 13:15 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 2h10 | 15:25 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 14:10 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 1h40 | 15:50 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA9 · NX727 | On time 14:55 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 2h20 | 17:15 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
| NXA9 · NX727 | On time 17:20 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 2h40 | 20:00 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
| NXA9 · NX727 | On time 19:15 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 2h25 | 21:40 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 20:35 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 1h15 | 21:50 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA9 · NX727 | On time 21:15 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 2h20 | 23:35 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 22:20 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 1h15 | 23:35 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA9 · NX727 | On time 23:35 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 2h10 | 01:45 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
| NXA9 · NX777 | On time 23:35 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 2h10 | 01:45 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Stratford to Cambridge
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Buses from Stratford to Cambridge run on average 14 times per day, taking around 1h 33m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £7 but you can travel from only £7 by train.
There are 3 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:20, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 73 km distance in 1h 15m.
Distance 73 km |
Average bus duration 1h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 1h 15m |
First bus 00:20 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: National Express from Stratford to CambridgeYou can travel by bus between Stratford to Cambridge with National Express for as low as £5. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Stratford to Cambridge coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stratford 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.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Stratford and Cambridge
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Five Guys (in the station)
- Wahaca (0.2 km)
- The Real Greek (0.3 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 25, 69, 86, 97, 104, 108, 158, 238, 241, 257, 262, 276, 308, 339, 425, 473, 678 Metro: Central , Jubilee Train: Greater Anglia, TfL Rail, Overground
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