The cheapest and fastest buses from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to Cambridge station (CBG)
Cheapest price
$14
Average price
$36
Fastest journey
1 h
Average duration
1 h 2 m
Buses per day
42
Distance
90 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to Cambridge station (CBG) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to Cambridge station (CBG) will cost around $36 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $14.
Of the 42 buses that leave Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) for Cambridge station (CBG) on Thu, May 07, 26 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 07 the direct buses cover the 90 km distance in an average of 1 h 2 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h .
On Thu, May 07 the slowest buses will take 1 h 5 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.
FlixBus10:45 AM2h05London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 312:50 PMCambridge, Trumpington Park and Ride$141One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:45 AM2h25London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 31:10 PMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)$141One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:50 PM2h25London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 311:15 PMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)$141One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:50 PM2h05London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 310:55 PMCambridge, Trumpington Park and Ride$141One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:35 PM1h15London, Stratford City Bus Station9:50 PMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)$141One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:35 AM1h00London, Stratford City Bus Station1:35 AMCambridge, Trumpington Park and Ride$141One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:35 PM1h00London, Stratford City Bus Station9:35 PMCambridge, Trumpington Park and Ride$141One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:20 PM1h00London, Stratford City Bus Station11:20 PMCambridge, Trumpington Park and Ride$141One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:40 AM1h05London, Stratford City Bus Station11:45 AMCambridge, Trumpington Park and Ride$141One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:35 PM1h05London, Stratford City Bus Station1:40 PMCambridge, Trumpington Park and Ride$141One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to Cambridge station (CBG)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to Cambridge station (CBG) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $33.
Distance: 55 miles (90 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$21 Average price Cheapest | $75 Average price | $44 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 37m Average total duration 2h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to Cambridge station (CBG):
A bus is $53 (€42) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to Cambridge station (CBG) costing on average $75 (€59).
Other travel options to Cambridge station (CBG) take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 7m.
Tickets start at around $21 (€17) compared to roughly $44 (€35) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $23 (€18). The journey takes 2h 7m versus 1h 42m 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.
Direct services are operated by National Express, FlixBus.
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.
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to Cambridge station (CBG) Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35AM | Arrival Time 01:35AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:20AM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 02:35AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $66 |
Live departures
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to Cambridge station (CBG) bus times
The table below shows live departures for Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to Cambridge station (CBG) buses for today, Wednesday, May 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:30 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 3h55 | 10:25 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:20 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2h20 | 9:40 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:20 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1h15 | 11:35 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:30 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 3h15 | 1:45 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, May 7 | |||||
FlixBus | 12:35 AM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 1h00 | 1:35 AM Cambridge, Trumpington Park and Ride | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:35 AM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 1h15 | 1:50 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA2 · NX786 | Delayed 3:00 AM 2:20 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 3h25 | 5:45 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX777 | Delayed 6:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h15 | 6:10 PM 6:10 PMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 transfer | |
NXA31 · NX786 | Delayed 2:10 PM 7:00 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 3h25 | 10:25 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX728 | On time 8:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h35 | 11:35 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX727 | On time 9:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h55 | 1:25 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 transfer | |
NXA31 · NX786 | Delayed 2:10 PM 10:00 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 4h00 | 2:00 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:40 AM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 1h05 | 11:45 AM Cambridge, Trumpington Park and Ride | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:40 AM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 1h20 | 12:00 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:45 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 2h05 | 12:50 PM Cambridge, Trumpington Park and Ride | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:45 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 2h25 | 1:10 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX727 | 11:05 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 2h20 | 1:25 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA8 · NX727 | On time 11:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h00 | 3:30 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 12:35 PM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 1h20 | 1:55 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:35 PM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 1h05 | 1:40 PM Cambridge, Trumpington Park and Ride | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX727 | 1:05 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 2h25 | 3:30 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:10 PM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 1h40 | 3:50 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:10 PM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 1h15 | 3:25 PM Cambridge, Trumpington Park and Ride | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX727 | 2:30 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 2h55 | 5:25 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230 · NX786 | 3:00 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 3h55 | 6:55 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 transfer | |
NX491 | 3:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h05 | 5:05 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA8 · NX727 | On time 4:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h00 | 8:00 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX727 | On time 6:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h35 | 9:35 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 transfer | |
NXA1 · NX786 | On time 6:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h55 | 10:25 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX727 | On time 8:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h35 | 11:35 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX777 | On time 10:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h15 | 1:45 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX727 | On time 10:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h15 | 1:45 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 transfer | |
NXA2 · NX786 | On time 11:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3h35 | 2:35 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 transfer | |
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Why should you book Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to Cambridge station (CBG) buses with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs National Express?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for National Express, but also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus to find the best option for your trip from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to Cambridge station (CBG).
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus to find the best option for your trip from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to Cambridge station (CBG).
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to Cambridge station (CBG)
Buses from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to Cambridge station (CBG) run on average 33 times per day, taking around 2h 7m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 15 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:35, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 55 miles (90 km) distance in 1h 0m.
Distance 55 miles (90 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Buses per day 33 |
Direct buses 15 |
Fastest bus 1h 0m |
First bus 12:35 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to Cambridge station (CBG)You can travel by bus between Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to Cambridge station (CBG) with National Express, FlixBus for as low as $9 (€7). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to Cambridge station (CBG)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to Cambridge station (CBG) 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 station (CBG), 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.


