- Must visit
Hampton Court Palace exhibitions
National museum in a Tudor palace exploring global garden history through rare objects, paintings, and changing exhibitions.
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cambridge to Surbiton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $12 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 55m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, while a bus costs an average of $12.
Distance: 58 miles (94 km)
Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$12 Average price Cheapest | $26 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 55m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge to Surbiton:
A bus is $37 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cambridge to Surbiton costing on average $50 (€41).
Other travel options to Surbiton take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 56m.
You'll arrive about 36m sooner (1h 25m by bus vs 2h 1m by car) and save roughly $13 (€11) compared to fuel and tolls ($12 (€10) vs $26 (€21)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by FlixBus.
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 01:35AM | Arrival Time 06:33AM | Duration 4h58 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:50AM | Arrival Time 06:52AM | Duration 4h02 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:50AM | Arrival Time 07:21AM | Duration 3h31 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 10:24AM | Duration 4h24 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 09:43AM | Duration 3h38 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:52AM | Duration 3h52 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 01:13PM | Duration 3h53 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 02:58PM | Duration 4h18 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 04:07PM | Duration 3h52 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 05:47PM | Duration 3h52 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 06:02PM | Duration 3h47 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 07:54PM | Duration 3h39 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 11:08PM | Duration 3h58 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $65 |
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Buses from Cambridge to Surbiton run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) if you book in advance.
There are 10 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 22:45. The fastest bus covers the 58 miles (94 km) distance in 1h 5m.
Distance 58 miles (94 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 1h 5m |
First bus 12:20 AM |
Last bus 10:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 14 days |
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Moderate for Greater London: rooms are pricey, but pubs, cafes, and rail fares are lower than central London. Dining and daily transport are manageable for most visitors.
Service may be included at restaurants; otherwise tip 10-12.5% for good service. Taxis are often rounded up or tipped about 10%. Cafes usually do not expect tips.
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