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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Cambridge station (CBG) to London Heathrow Airport
Cheapest price on Sep 20
$12
Average ticket price on Sep 20
$30
Fastest journey on Sep 20
2 h 10 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
2 h 20 m
Buses on Sep 20
5
Distance
90 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cambridge station (CBG) to London Heathrow Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cambridge station (CBG) to London Heathrow Airport will cost around $30 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
On Sun, Sep 20, we found 5 buses from Cambridge station (CBG) to London Heathrow Airport, including 5 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 20 the direct buses cover the 90 km distance in an average of 2 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 10 m .
On Sun, Sep 20 the slowest buses will take 2 h 30 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.
12:50 PM2h10Cambridge station (CBG)3:00 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$121One-way0 transfers- 1:20 PM2h10Cambridge station (CBG)3:30 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$161One-way0 transfers
12:35 AM2h25Cambridge station (CBG)3:00 AMLondon Heathrow Airport$231One-way0 transfers- 5:15 PM2h30Cambridge station (CBG)7:45 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$471One-way0 transfers
- 1:35 AM2h25Cambridge station (CBG)4:00 AMLondon Heathrow Airport$521One-way0 transfers
- 12:50 PM2h10Cambridge station (CBG)3:00 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$121One-way0 transfers
- 1:20 PM2h10Cambridge station (CBG)3:30 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$161One-way0 transfers
- 1:35 AM2h25Cambridge station (CBG)4:00 AMLondon Heathrow Airport$521One-way0 transfers
- 12:35 AM2h25Cambridge station (CBG)3:00 AMLondon Heathrow Airport$231One-way0 transfers
- 5:15 PM2h30Cambridge station (CBG)7:45 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$471One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Cambridge station (CBG) to London Heathrow Airport
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cambridge station (CBG) to London Heathrow Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $48 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 20m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $48, while a train costs an average of $74.
Distance: 55 miles (90 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$48 Average price Cheapest | $74 Average price | $43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 6m Average total duration 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge station (CBG) to London Heathrow Airport:
A bus is $26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cambridge station (CBG) to London Heathrow Airport costing on average $74.
Other travel options to London Heathrow Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 36m.
Tickets start at around $48 compared to roughly $43 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-4.58. The journey takes 2h 36m versus 1h 40m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Cambridge station (CBG) to London Heathrow Airport Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:35AM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15AM | Arrival Time 03:20AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:35AM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:25AM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:50AM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:50AM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 03:05AM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $68 |
Live departures
Cambridge station (CBG) to London Heathrow Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cambridge station (CBG) to London Heathrow Airport buses for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX786 · NX230 | 10:40 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 4h00 | 2:40 AM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
| NX786 · NX230 | 10:40 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 4h25 | 3:05 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, September 20 | |||||
| 12:35 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 2h25 | 3:00 AM London Heathrow Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1:35 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 2h25 | 4:00 AM London Heathrow Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 12:50 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 2h10 | 3:00 PM London Heathrow Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1:20 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 2h10 | 3:30 PM London Heathrow Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5:15 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 2h30 | 7:45 PM London Heathrow Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cambridge station (CBG) to London Heathrow Airport
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from Cambridge station (CBG) to London Heathrow Airport run on average 38 times per day, taking around 2h 36m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $8 if you book in advance.
There are 21 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:35, the last at 17:15. The fastest bus covers the 55 miles (90 km) distance in 1h 50m.
Distance 55 miles (90 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 |
Buses per day 38 |
Direct buses 21 |
Fastest bus 1h 50m |
First bus 12:35 AM |
Last bus 5:15 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 1 day |
FAQs: Bus from Cambridge station (CBG) to London Heathrow Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cambridge station (CBG) to London Heathrow Airport 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 London Heathrow Airport, 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.
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