Cambridge to Waterbeach bus with A2B Bus & Coach (Royston)

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Cambridge to Waterbeach

Showing times and prices for May 22

Cheapest price

$0.00

Average price

$-0.01

Fastest journey

19 m

Average duration

21 m

Buses per day

6

Distance

9 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cambridge to Waterbeach is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Fast buses

Of the 6 buses that leave Cambridge for Waterbeach on Fri, May 22, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Fri, May 22 the direct buses cover the 9 km distance in an average of 21 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 19 m .

On Fri, May 22 the slowest buses will take 22 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.

  • Central Connect
    6:32 AM0h19
    Cambridge
    6:51 AMSt Andrew's Hill
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    0 transfers
  • Central Connect
    7:27 AM0h22
    Cambridge
    7:49 AMSt Andrew's Hill
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    0 transfers
  • Central Connect
    7:57 AM0h22
    Cambridge
    8:19 AMSt Andrew's Hill
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    0 transfers
  • Central Connect
    8:27 AM0h22
    Cambridge
    8:49 AMSt Andrew's Hill
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    0 transfers
  • Central Connect
    8:57 AM0h22
    Cambridge
    9:19 AMSt Andrew's Hill
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    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for Cambridge to Waterbeach

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cambridge to Waterbeach among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a train costs an average of $5.

Distance: 5 miles (9 km)

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Bus
Most popular
Train
Driving

$5

Average price

Cheapest

$5

Average price

$3

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

47m

Average total duration

17m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

35m

Average total duration

Fastest

5m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

23m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Cambridge to Waterbeach is a bus with an average price of $5 (€4).

This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge to Waterbeach:

A bus is $0.68 (€0.55) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cambridge to Waterbeach costing on average $5 (€4).

The fastest way to travel from Cambridge to Waterbeach is by train with an average journey time of 5m.

Other travel options to Waterbeach take longer:

Bus takes on average 17m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Cambridge and Waterbeach including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Cambridge to Waterbeach among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 6m sooner (17m by bus vs 23m by car). Tickets start at around $5 (€4) compared to roughly $3 (€3) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you're getting time back, skipping traffic and parking, and you can work or rest on board.

Direct coaches are operated by A2B Bus & Coach (Royston), Stagecoach East, Central Connect.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel splits across several people), want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

Cambridge to Waterbeach Bus Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationDeparture daysCheapest price
Operator
Central Connect
Departure Time
06:32AM
Arrival Time
06:51AM
Duration
0h19
Departure days
Thu, Fri
Cheapest price
$0.00
Operator
Central Connect
Departure Time
07:27AM
Arrival Time
07:49AM
Duration
0h22
Departure days
Thu, Fri
Cheapest price
$0.00
Operator
Central Connect
Departure Time
07:57AM
Arrival Time
08:19AM
Duration
0h22
Departure days
Thu, Fri
Cheapest price
$0.00
Operator
Great Northern
Departure Time
07:59AM
Arrival Time
08:16AM
Duration
0h17
Departure days
Sat
Cheapest price
$5
Operator
Central Connect
Departure Time
08:27AM
Arrival Time
08:49AM
Duration
0h22
Departure days
Thu, Fri
Cheapest price
$0.00
Operator
Central Connect
Departure Time
08:57AM
Arrival Time
09:19AM
Duration
0h22
Departure days
Thu, Fri
Cheapest price
$0.00
Operator
A2B Bus & Coach (Royston)
Departure Time
09:15AM
Arrival Time
09:36AM
Duration
0h21
Departure days
Thu, Fri
Cheapest price
$0.00
Operator
Central Connect
Departure Time
09:27AM
Arrival Time
09:49AM
Duration
0h22
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$0.00
Operator
Central Connect
Departure Time
09:57AM
Arrival Time
10:19AM
Duration
0h22
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$0.00
Operator
A2B Bus & Coach (Royston)
Departure Time
10:15AM
Arrival Time
10:36AM
Duration
0h21
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$0.00
Operator
Central Connect
Departure Time
10:27AM
Arrival Time
10:49AM
Duration
0h22
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$0.00
Operator
Central Connect
Departure Time
10:57AM
Arrival Time
11:19AM
Duration
0h22
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$0.00
Operator
A2B Bus & Coach (Royston)
Departure Time
11:15AM
Arrival Time
11:36AM
Duration
0h21
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$0.00
Operator
Central Connect
Departure Time
11:27AM
Arrival Time
11:49AM
Duration
0h22
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$0.00
Operator
Central Connect
Departure Time
11:57AM
Arrival Time
12:19PM
Duration
0h22
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$0.00
Operator
Central Connect
Departure Time
12:27PM
Arrival Time
12:49PM
Duration
0h22
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$0.00
Operator
A2B Bus & Coach (Royston)
Departure Time
12:30PM
Arrival Time
01:04PM
Duration
0h34
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$0.00
Operator
Central Connect
Departure Time
12:57PM
Arrival Time
01:19PM
Duration
0h22
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$0.00
Operator
A2B Bus & Coach (Royston)
Departure Time
01:15PM
Arrival Time
01:36PM
Duration
0h21
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$0.00
Operator
Central Connect
Departure Time
01:27PM
Arrival Time
01:49PM
Duration
0h22
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$0.00
Operator
Central Connect
Departure Time
01:57PM
Arrival Time
02:19PM
Duration
0h22
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$0.00
Operator
Central Connect
Departure Time
02:27PM
Arrival Time
02:49PM
Duration
0h22
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$0.00
Operator
Central Connect
Departure Time
02:57PM
Arrival Time
03:19PM
Duration
0h22
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$0.00
Operator
Central Connect
Departure Time
03:27PM
Arrival Time
03:49PM
Duration
0h22
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$0.00
Operator
A2B Bus & Coach (Royston)
Departure Time
03:35PM
Arrival Time
03:57PM
Duration
0h22
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$0.00
Operator
Central Connect
Departure Time
03:57PM
Arrival Time
04:19PM
Duration
0h22
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$0.00
Operator
Central Connect
Departure Time
04:27PM
Arrival Time
04:52PM
Duration
0h25
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$0.00
Operator
Central Connect
Departure Time
04:57PM
Arrival Time
05:22PM
Duration
0h25
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$0.00
Operator
Central Connect
Departure Time
05:27PM
Arrival Time
05:52PM
Duration
0h25
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$0.00
Operator
A2B Bus & Coach (Royston)
Departure Time
05:35PM
Arrival Time
05:57PM
Duration
0h22
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$0.00
Operator
Central Connect
Departure Time
05:57PM
Arrival Time
06:22PM
Duration
0h25
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$0.00
Operator
Central Connect
Departure Time
06:27PM
Arrival Time
06:49PM
Duration
0h22
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$0.00
Operator
Central Connect
Departure Time
06:57PM
Arrival Time
07:19PM
Duration
0h22
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$0.00
Operator
Stagecoach East
Departure Time
07:20PM
Arrival Time
07:43PM
Duration
0h23
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$4
Operator
Central Connect
Departure Time
07:27PM
Arrival Time
07:49PM
Duration
0h22
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$0.00
Operator
Stagecoach East
Departure Time
07:40PM
Arrival Time
08:03PM
Duration
0h23
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$4
Operator
Stagecoach East
Departure Time
08:00PM
Arrival Time
08:23PM
Duration
0h23
Departure days
Wed, Thu
Cheapest price
$4
Operator
Central Connect
Departure Time
08:32PM
Arrival Time
08:54PM
Duration
0h22
Departure days
Wed, Thu
Cheapest price
$0.00
Operator
Central Connect
Departure Time
09:32PM
Arrival Time
09:54PM
Duration
0h22
Departure days
Wed, Thu
Cheapest price
$0.00
Operator
Central Connect
Departure Time
10:32PM
Arrival Time
10:54PM
Duration
0h22
Departure days
Wed, Thu
Cheapest price
$0.00
Operator
Central Connect
Departure Time
11:36PM
Arrival Time
11:51PM
Duration
0h15
Departure days
Wed, Thu
Cheapest price
$0.00

Live departures

Cambridge to Waterbeach bus times

The table below shows live departures for Cambridge to Waterbeach buses for today, Thursday, May 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Stagecoach East7:20 PM Cambridge
0h23
7:43 PM Caravan Park0 transfersDirect
Central Connect7:27 PM Cambridge
0h22
7:49 PM St Andrew's Hill0 transfersDirect
Stagecoach East7:40 PM Cambridge
0h23
8:03 PM Caravan Park0 transfersDirect
Stagecoach East8:00 PM Cambridge
0h23
8:23 PM Caravan Park0 transfersDirect
Central Connect8:32 PM Cambridge
0h22
8:54 PM St Andrew's Hill0 transfersDirect
Central Connect9:32 PM Cambridge
0h22
9:54 PM St Andrew's Hill0 transfersDirect
Central Connect10:32 PM Cambridge
0h22
10:54 PM St Andrew's Hill0 transfersDirect
Central Connect11:36 PM Cambridge
0h15
11:51 PM St Andrew's Hill0 transfersDirect
Friday, May 22
Central Connect6:32 AM Cambridge
0h19
6:51 AM St Andrew's Hill0 transfersDirect
Central Connect7:27 AM Cambridge
0h22
7:49 AM St Andrew's Hill0 transfersDirect
Central Connect7:57 AM Cambridge
0h22
8:19 AM St Andrew's Hill0 transfersDirect
Central Connect8:27 AM Cambridge
0h22
8:49 AM St Andrew's Hill0 transfersDirect
Central Connect8:57 AM Cambridge
0h22
9:19 AM St Andrew's Hill0 transfersDirect
A2B Bus & Coach (Royston)9:15 AM Cambridge
0h21
9:36 AM Caravan Park0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Cambridge to Waterbeach

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Buses from Cambridge to Waterbeach run on average 2 times per day, taking around 17m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $5 (€4) if you book in advance.

There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:01, the last at 23:42. The fastest bus covers the 5 miles (9 km) distance in 17m.

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
5 miles (9 km)
Average bus duration
17m
Cheapest ticket price
$5 (€4)
Buses per day
2
Direct buses
2
Fastest bus
17m
First bus
12:01 AM
Last bus
11:42 PM
Cheapest Month
May
Cheapest Day
Sun
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Thu
Least Busy Day
Sun
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: A2B Bus & Coach (Royston), Stagecoach East, Central Connect from Cambridge to WaterbeachYou can travel by bus between Cambridge to Waterbeach with A2B Bus & Coach (Royston), Stagecoach East, Central Connect for as low as $5 (€4). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

A2B Bus & Coach (Royston)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
21m
A2B Bus & Coach (Royston) frequency
4 a day

Stagecoach East

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
23m
Cheapest Price
$4 (€3)
Stagecoach East frequency
2 a day

Central Connect

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
15m
Central Connect frequency
13 a day

FAQs: Bus from Cambridge to Waterbeach

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cambridge to Waterbeach 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 Waterbeach, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap bus tickets from Cambridge to Waterbeach can start from as little as $5 (€4) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Cambridge to Waterbeach is $5 (€4) ; 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 bus from Cambridge to Waterbeach is 17m to travel the 5 miles (9 km) long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest bus from Cambridge to Waterbeach leaves at 12:01 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Cambridge to Waterbeach leaves at 11:42 PM.
Yes, there are 2 direct buses a day from Cambridge to Waterbeach with A2B Bus & Coach (Royston), Stagecoach East, Central Connect. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
When taking a bus from Cambridge to Waterbeach, you can count on A2B Bus & Coach (Royston), Stagecoach East, Central Connect for the best way to get you to Waterbeach. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Cambridge and Waterbeach and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
A day trip to Waterbeach from Cambridge is worth doing with a journey time of 17m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a bus from Cambridge to Waterbeach is May.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Cambridge and Waterbeach including taking a bus and train.
No, the bus from Cambridge to Waterbeach has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the bus from Cambridge to Waterbeach.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the bus from Cambridge to Waterbeach.
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 bus from Cambridge to Waterbeach.
No, luggage for the bus from Cambridge to Waterbeach needs to be booked in addition.
No, there are no additional luggage options for the bus from Cambridge to Waterbeach.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from Cambridge to Waterbeach.
No, there are no USB plugs on board the bus from Cambridge to Waterbeach.
No, there is no WiFi on board the bus from Cambridge to Waterbeach.
Since neither Cambridge nor Waterbeach are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United Kingdom and United Kingdom. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Cambridge to Waterbeach among Omio's users.
The currency used in the United Kingdom is the British Pound Sterling (GBP). For travelers, using a card is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially in cities and for transportation tickets, though carrying some cash can be useful for small purchases or in rural areas.
In Waterbeach, travelers should be aware of general safety precautions such as securing personal belongings and staying vigilant in less crowded areas. While there are no widespread reports of specific scams, standard caution against overcharging or unofficial ticket sellers is advised when purchasing transportation or local services.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

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