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The cheapest and fastest buses from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cambridge

Showing times and prices for Jun 14

Cheapest price

$76

Average price

$87

Fastest journey

3 h 45 m

Average duration

4 h 2 m

Buses per day

22

Distance

117 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cambridge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cambridge will cost around $87 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $76.

Fast buses

It's difficult to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cambridge without transferring at least once.

National ExpressNX230 · NX786
01:20PM5h25
London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
06:45PMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
$761One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX230 · NX786
01:35PM5h10
London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
06:45PMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
$761One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX210 · NX727
12:30PM4h25
London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
04:55PMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
$831One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX025 · NX727
10:55AM4h30
London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
03:25PMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
$831One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX025 · NX728
04:55AM5h00
London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
09:55AMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
$831One-way
1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cambridge

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 19m.

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Train

€71

Average price

€46

Average price

Cheapest

5h 28m

Average duration

4h 58m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 49m

Average duration

Fastest

2h 19m

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Live departures

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cambridge bus times

Showing buses for today, Friday, June 13
Last updated at 5:25 PM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
national_expressNX205 · NX727
On time
6:35 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
4h00
10:35 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
1 transfer
national_expressNX205 · NX727
On time
6:50 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
3h45
10:35 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
1 transfer
Saturday, June 14
national_expressNX025 · NX728
On time
3:55 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
5h00
8:55 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
1 transfer
national_expressNX025 · NX7284:10 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
4h45
8:55 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)1 transfer
national_expressNX205 · NX7286:10 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
4h25
10:35 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)1 transfer
national_expressNX205 · NX7286:25 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
4h10
10:35 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)1 transfer
national_expressNX025 · NX727
On time
7:55 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
4h30
12:25 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
1 transfer
national_expressNX230 · NX786
On time
8:10 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
4h50
1:00 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
1 transfer
national_expressNX025 · NX727
On time
8:10 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
4h15
12:25 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
1 transfer
national_expressNX230 · NX786
Delayed
9:40 AM 8:25 AMLondon, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
4h35
1:00 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
1 transfer
national_expressNX025 · NX727
On time
9:55 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
4h30
2:25 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
1 transfer
national_expressNX025 · NX727
On time
10:10 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
4h15
2:25 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
1 transfer
national_expressNX210 · NX727
On time
11:20 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
4h35
3:55 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
1 transfer
national_expressNX210 · NX727
On time
11:30 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
4h25
3:55 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
1 transfer
national_expressNX230 · NX786
On time
12:20 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
5h25
5:45 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
1 transfer
national_expressNX230 · NX786
On time
12:35 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
5h10
5:45 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
1 transfer
national_expressNX210 · NX727
On time
2:10 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
4h25
6:35 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
1 transfer
national_expressNX210 · NX727
On time
2:20 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
4h15
6:35 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
1 transfer
national_expressNX205 · NX727
On time
4:00 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
4h40
8:40 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
1 transfer
national_expressNX205 · NX727
On time
4:15 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
4h25
8:40 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
1 transfer
national_expressNX025 · NX727
On time
8:30 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
4h15
12:45 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cambridge

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Buses from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cambridge run on average 24 times per day, taking around 4h 58m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $46 (€37) but you can travel from only $30 (€24) by train.
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $30 (€24)
Distance
72 miles (117 km)
Average bus duration
4h 58m
Cheapest ticket price
$46 (€37)
Buses per day
24
Fastest bus
3h 45m
First bus
05:40
Last bus
21:45
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $30 (€24)

Bus companies: National Express from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cambridge

Buy your official National Express bus tickets to Cambridge from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) from $52 (€42) with Omio. Find bus times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most affordable trip.

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance bus company operating over 550 buses per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates bus services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express buses have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most buses come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your bus from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cambridge, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

National Express from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cambridge bus information:

  • Average Duration: 3 h 35 min
  • Cheapest Price: $52

FAQs: Bus from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cambridge

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