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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Major university museum with classical sculptures, paintings, antiquities, and decorative arts. Strong choice for a broad first visit.
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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Walsall to Cambridge
Showing times and prices for 18 Aug
Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£16
Fastest journey
3 h 22 m
Average duration
3 h 22 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
149 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Walsall to Cambridge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Walsall to Cambridge will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £16.
Fast coaches
To travel from Walsall to Cambridge you need to make at least one change.
6:483h22Walsall10:10Cambridge£161One-way1 change
- 6:483h22Walsall10:10Cambridge£161One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Walsall to Cambridge
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Walsall to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a train costs an average of £70.
Distance: 149 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£18 Average Price Cheapest | £75 Average Price |
2h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 41m Average total duration 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Walsall to Cambridge bus times
The table below shows live departures for Walsall to Cambridge coaches for today, Monday 17 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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 | 17:50 Walsall | 7h45 | 1:35 Cambridge | 0 changesdirect | |
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Why should you book Walsall to Cambridge coaches with Omio?
Megabus as well as NX West Midlands offer coaches services from Walsall to Cambridge.
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Walsall to Cambridge.
Why book with Omio vs Megabus?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Megabus, but also compare tickets for the likes of NX West Midlands to find the best option for your trip from Walsall to Cambridge.
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- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Walsall to Cambridge.
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Walsall to Cambridge
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from Walsall to Cambridge run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £17 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 02:00, the last at 18:30. The fastest coach covers the 149 km distance in 6h 25m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 149 km |
Average bus duration 1h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Buses per day 8 |
Fastest bus 6h 25m |
First bus 2:00 |
Last bus 18:30 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 3 days |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Bus providers: Megabus, NX West Midlands from Walsall to CambridgeYou can travel by bus between Walsall to Cambridge with Megabus, NX West Midlands for as low as £17. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Megabus
About
Megabus is a low-cost intercity bus service operating across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Known for its affordable fares, including promotional $1 tickets, Megabus offers routes connecting over 500 cities and university campuses in North America. The company provides amenities such as air conditioning, power outlets, free Wi-Fi, and onboard restrooms, with many routes utilizing double-decker buses for scenic views. Megabus aims to provide safe, convenient, and affordable express bus travel.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 20m
Cheapest Price
£16
Luggage included
One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
Refund
If Megabus fails to provide on-time reliable service for reasons wholly within their control, refunds or alternative travel arrangements may be offered.
Pregnant on board
Being pregnant on board is allowed, but no specific details or restrictions are provided.
Unaccompagned minor
Unaccompanied minors under the age of 17 are not permitted to travel on Megabus.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cold food and drinks, as well as hot drinks with a lid, are allowed on board, but hot food is not.
Seat reservation
Reserved seats can be purchased for an additional fee, starting from £2.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
Entertaiment on board
NX West Midlands
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 22m
Cheapest Price
£16
NX West Midlands frequency
1 a day
Complete guide to Cambridge
Things to do in Cambridge
Discover the best of Cambridge — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Cambridge trip today.
- Recommended
Kettle's Yard
Contemporary art gallery in a former chapel, showing changing exhibitions by modern and international artists near the city centre.
- Recommended
Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences
Museum of Earth sciences with dinosaur skeletons, fossils, and minerals. Compact, family-friendly, and useful for a rainy day.
- Must visit
The Backs
Riverside green linking college backs and open meadows. Ideal for walking, punting views, and classic Cambridge photographs.
- Must visit
Market Square
Lively square and shopping area with the market, historic streets, and buskers. A practical starting point for exploring the old centre.
- Recommended
Trinity Lane
Historic lane of colleges, chapels, and gateways. A rewarding walk for architecture, student atmosphere, and easy access to central sights.
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
Cambridge burnt cream
A Cambridge creation: a rich dessert of vanilla ice cream, raspberry sauce, whipped cream and meringue, long associated with Cambridge college dining.
- Gluten-free
Cambridgeshire fidget pie
A traditional Cambridgeshire farm dish of braised beef or mutton with onions and root vegetables, reflecting the county’s rural cooking heritage.
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
Pippin paste
An old East Anglian fruit preserve made from windfall apples slowly cooked to a dark, tangy spread, once common in Cambridgeshire households.
Midsummer House
Refined British tasting menus in an elegant, intimate setting just outside the city centre.
The Riverbar Steakhouse and Grill
Long-running riverside restaurant known for modern European cooking and views over the Cam in a smart but relaxed room.
The Eagle
Popular city-centre pub serving cask ales and hearty British food in a lively, historic atmosphere.
Pound sterling (£)
Cambridge is pricier than many UK cities. Hotels and dining are above average, but walking and buses help keep transport costs manageable.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £8-15 for fast food or a simple meal.
- Mid-range
- £20-35 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- £60+ per person for fine dining.
- Coffee
- £3-4.50 for a cappuccino.
Tipping culture
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.
Stagecoach Bus
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Prices
- Single ticket
- £3
- Day pass
- /public_transport/single_ticket_price may be null if no reliable day pass exists. - Official public transport app for the city. - Official public transport website. - public_transport.day_pass_price may be null if no reliable day pass exists. - public_transport.website must be an official operator or transport authority URL, or null if no official website exists. - 1-2 essential public transport tips, each max 200 characters. - If possible, mention whether card/contactless payment works on trams, buses, or metro. - Each tip must be no longer than 2 sentences. - Use local currency format with currency symbol instead of currency code. if you mention price. For app_store_url and play_store_url, always use search URLs based on the app name, never direct app links: - App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/search?term=<app_name>&entity=software - Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/search?q=<app_name>&c=apps Replace spaces in app names with +. Also include arrival information from Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) to the city center: - station is the arrival station name. - destination is a central destination in the city, such as the main station, central bus station, or a well-known central square. - directions_url format: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&origin={urlencoded_station}&destination={urlencoded_destination}. Replace spaces with + and include the city in origin and destination names. - distance_to_city_center: include distance with units, for example "3 km". - travel_time_to_city_center: include time with units, for example "20 min". - best_option must include type, price, duration, and website. - best_option may be public transport, taxi, or rideshare. - best_option.type should be specific where possible, for example "S-Bahn S9" or "Taxi". - best_option.price must use local currency and use local currency format. If best_option uses metro, train, or RER, use the standard full-price metro/train/RER ticket. - best_option.duration must include units, for example "30 min". - best_option.website should be a ticketing or operator URL, or null if none is available. Use British English in the output.Never translate or alter placeholders inside {...}. Keep punctuation around placeholders natural for the target language. For attraction, landmark, and place names, use the name most commonly used in the target language: - If the place has a widely established target-language name (an exonym), use it. For example, in Spanish "Eiffel Tower" becomes "Torre Eiffel". Never leave an English name when the target language has a common name for the place. - Otherwise keep the authentic local or official name unchanged. Do not word-for-word translate proper names that have no established target-language form, for example keep "Musée d'Orsay" as is. Do not translate restaurant or other venue names, station names, URLs, app names, or currency codes.
To the city centre
Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) -> Cambridge City Centre
- Distance
- 0.4 km
- Travel time
- 5 min
- Adult local bus single fares in Cambridge are capped at £3; under-25s with a Tiger pass pay £1.
- Cambridge city buses are mainly Stagecoach and Whippet. Check operator acceptance before buying a multi-operator ticket.
FAQs: Walsall to Cambridge coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Walsall 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.
Cheap coach tickets from Walsall to Cambridge can start from as little as £17 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Walsall to Cambridge is £18; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from Walsall to Cambridge is 6h 25m to travel the 149 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest coach from Walsall to Cambridge leaves at 2:00. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Walsall to Cambridge leaves at 18:30.
There are 8 coaches a day from Walsall to Cambridge which require at least one change with Megabus, NX West Midlands. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.
When taking a coach from Walsall to Cambridge, you can count on Megabus, NX West Midlands for the best way to get you to Cambridge. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Walsall and Cambridge and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
When departing from Walsall , you have various coach station options to start your route from including Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway, Birmingham . When arriving in Cambridge , you can end your route in coach stations like Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece), Cambridge, Trumpington Park and Ride.Passengers board the coach most frequently from Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway, which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Cambridge, Trumpington Park and Ride, located 0 away from the city centre.
A trip to Cambridge from Walsall is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 6h 25m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Walsall to Cambridge is October.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Walsall and Cambridge including taking a train and coach.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Walsall to Cambridge:
- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Walsall to Cambridge for coach company Megabus.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Walsall to Cambridge depends on the coach companies:
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Walsall to Cambridge.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from Walsall to Cambridge.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Walsall to Cambridge:
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from Walsall to Cambridge:
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Walsall to Cambridge.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Walsall to Cambridge with the following coach company: Megabus
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Walsall to Cambridge with the following coach company: Megabus.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Walsall to Cambridge with the following coach company: Megabus.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Walsall and Cambridge
Most Walsall to Cambridge buses use the Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway to Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) station pair. Use this guide to compare Walsall and Cambridge bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Departure bus stations in Walsall
Arrival bus stations in Cambridge
Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
City-centre transport
Getting to Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) from Cambridge city centre
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