- Must visit
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Major university museum with masterpieces, antiquities and decorative arts in a grand building. A leading cultural highlight in Cambridge.
Cheapest price
€32
Average price
€51
Fastest journey
5 h 5 m
Average duration
5 h 10 m
Buses per day
16
Distance
215 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bournemouth to Cambridge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bournemouth to Cambridge will cost around €51 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €32.
It's difficult to get from Bournemouth to Cambridge without transferring at least once.
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NX035 · NX727
NX035 · NX727
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NX035 · NX727
NX035 · NX727Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bournemouth to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €16, and a train costs an average of €23.
Distance: 133 miles (215 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€25 Average price Cheapest | €47 Average price | €48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 17m Average total duration 4h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bournemouth to Cambridge:
A bus is €26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bournemouth to Cambridge costing on average €49.
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 47m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:50AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:20AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price €24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €62 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €58 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €69 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €74 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €75 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €38 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price €19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €47 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price €43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €50 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €51 |
The table below shows live departures for Bournemouth to Cambridge buses for today, Friday, August 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX035 · NX491 | 10:20 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 6h45 | 5:05 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX727 | 11:30 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 5h55 | 5:25 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:55 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 6h25 | 8:20 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX727 | 2:30 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 5h30 | 8:00 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:15 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 6h15 | 9:30 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX727 | 4:20 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 5h15 | 9:35 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:50 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 6h45 | 11:35 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX727 | 6:15 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 5h20 | 11:35 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX727 | 8:30 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 5h15 | 1:45 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, August 29 | |||||
NX035 · NXA8 · NX777 | 1:50 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 7h55 | 9:45 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 2 transfers | |
NX035 · NXA8 · NX777 | 1:50 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 7h55 | 9:45 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 2 transfers | |
NX035 · NX728 | 3:20 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 6h35 | 9:55 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:20 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 6h40 | 10:00 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX728 | 5:20 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 6h15 | 11:35 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:50 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 5h10 | 12:00 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX727 | 8:10 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 5h15 | 1:25 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX727 | 9:40 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 5h45 | 3:25 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Bournemouth to Cambridge run on average 12 times per day, taking around 4h 47m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €16 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 01:32, the last at 21:53. The fastest bus covers the 133 miles (215 km) distance in 5h 10m.
Distance 133 miles (215 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price €16 |
Buses per day 12 |
Fastest bus 5h 10m |
First bus 1:32 AM |
Last bus 9:53 PM |
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Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) -> Cambridge City Centre
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bournemouth to Cambridge by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cambridge, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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