- 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 27 Oct
£48
Average ticket price on 27 Oct
£48
Fastest journey on 27 Oct
4 h 23 m
Average journey duration on 27 Oct
5 h 19 m
Buses on 27 Oct
5
Distance
160 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Winchester to Cambridge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Winchester to Cambridge will cost around £48 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £48.
To travel from Winchester to Cambridge you need to make at least 2 changes.










Buses from Winchester to Cambridge run on average 8 times per day, taking around 4h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £22 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 02:40, the last at 21:42. The fastest coach covers the 160 km distance in 3h 30m.
Distance 160 km |
Average bus duration 4h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Buses per day 8 |
Fastest bus 3h 30m |
First bus 2:40 |
Last bus 21:42 |
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The table below shows live departures for Winchester to Cambridge coaches for today, Monday 26 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:20 Winchester | 5h05 | 17:25 Cambridge | 2 changes | |
![]() | 14:35 Winchester | 5h25 | 20:00 Cambridge | 2 changes | |
![]() | 17:43 Winchester | 5h52 | 23:35 Cambridge | 2 changes | |
![]() | 19:45 Winchester | 6h00 | 1:45 Cambridge | 2 changes | |
| Tuesday 27 October | |||||
![]() | 7:12 Winchester | 4h23 | 11:35 Cambridge | 2 changes | |
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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 Winchester 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 Winchester to Cambridge buses use the Winchester, St Catherines Park & Ride to Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) station pair. Use this guide to compare Winchester and Cambridge bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Winchester, St Catherines Park & Ride is 1 km from Winchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Winchester, St Catherines Park & Ride has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Winchester, St Catherines Park & Ride. ATMs are available at Winchester, St Catherines Park & Ride.
Ticket office support is available at Winchester, St Catherines Park & Ride.
Available at Winchester, St Catherines Park & Ride: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Winchester, St Catherines Park & Ride: Facilities are accessible to those with mobility impairments.
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