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Cheap bus tickets from London to Cambridge

Showing times and prices for Sep 22

Cheapest

€23

Average

€40

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

10:00PM2h20

London

12:20AMCambridge

€231One-way

0 transfers

06:40AM3h10

London

09:50AMCambridge

€391One-way

1 transfer

08:00PM3h35

London

11:35PMCambridge

€461One-way

1 transfer

06:00PM3h40

London

09:40PMCambridge

€461One-way

1 transfer

04:30PM3h30

London

08:00PMCambridge

€461One-way

1 transfer

Bus schedule from London to Cambridge

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06:40AM3h10

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09:50AMCambridge

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07:00AM3h20

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10:20AMCambridge

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08:30AM3h05

London

11:35AMCambridge

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10:00AM3h25

London

01:25PMCambridge

1 transfer

12:00PM3h25

London

03:25PMCambridge

1 transfer

01:30PM3h45

London

05:15PMCambridge

1 transfer

04:30PM3h30

London

08:00PMCambridge

1 transfer

04:30PM3h30

London

08:00PMCambridge

1 transfer

05:00PM3h50

London

08:50PMCambridge

1 transfer

06:00PM3h40

London

09:40PMCambridge

1 transfer

08:00PM3h35

London

11:35PMCambridge

1 transfer

10:00PM2h20

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12:20AMCambridge

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10:30PM3h15

London

01:45AMCambridge

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Bus times from London to Cambridge

Showing times and prices for Sep 22

Fastest Journey

2 h 20 m

Average

2 h 20 m

Buses per day

Distance

79 km

Of the 1 buses that leave London for Cambridge every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

10:00PM2h20

London

12:20AMCambridge

€211One-way

0 transfers

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Overview: Bus from London to Cambridge

	Distance	48 miles (78 km)
	Average bus duration	1 h 50 min
	Average bus ticket price	$5 (€5)
	Direct bus	Yes
	Bus companies	Greater Anglia, National Express, Flixbus or Great Northern

Buses from London to Cambridge cover the 48 miles (78 km) long route taking on average 1 h 50 min with our travel partners like Greater Anglia, National Express, Flixbus or Great Northern. There are direct bus services available. While the average ticket price for this route costs around $5 (€5), you can find the cheapest bus ticket for as low as $5 (€4).

Bus providers: Abellio Greater Anglia, National Express and FlixBus from London to Cambridge

For as little as $5 (€4) you can travel by bus to Cambridge from London with Abellio Greater Anglia, National Express and FlixBus. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this route.

National Express is the leading bus company for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 buses a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveler in mind. All National Express buses are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most buses are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the London - Cambridge bus: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

Great Northern is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It offers a wide range of services, including high-speed trains, regional trains, and sleeper services. The high-speed trains are called InterCity Express Trains and they offer a fast and comfortable journey between major cities. The regional trains are called Regional Express Trains and they provide a slower but more frequent service to smaller towns and villages. The sleeper services are called Caledonian Sleeper Trains and they offer overnight journeys with comfortable sleeping compartments. Great Northern offers a variety of ticket types, including single, return, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. The most popular routes for Great Northern are London to Cambridge, London to Peterborough, and London to Norwich. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance bus services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

Cheapest Price: $5

Greater Anglia is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from commuter trains to intercity services. The commuter trains run at regular intervals throughout the day, while the intercity services run at peak times. The train types include the InterCity 125, InterCity 225, Class 90, Class 91, Class 360 and Class 379. The ticket types available are Standard, First Class and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and refreshment trolleys. The most popular routes for Greater Anglia are London Liverpool Street to Norwich, London Liverpool Street to Cambridge and London Liverpool Street to Ipswich.

Buses from London to Cambridge

Cambridge is a famous university city in East Anglia, located in tranquil Fenland country, but also the base for some of the most groundbreaking technological and medical innovation on the planet. With a sizable student population, it's no surprise that there is a frequent London to Cambridge bus service, offering an economical alternative to the train for travel from the capital. There are frequent direct bus services from London Victoria Coach Station seven days a week, with journey times to Cambridge averaging around two hours and 20 minutes. Departure times range from early morning to late at night.

Which bus companies travel from London to Cambridge?

London to Cambridge bus services are provided by National Express, the UK's national bus company. In addition to frequent direct buses to Cambridge, National Express provides some indirect connections from London, requiring one change en route, at Stansted Airport.

How long is the bus from London to Cambridge?

The fastest National Express service on the 49 mile road route north-east to Cambridge is the late night service, taking one hour and 55 minutes to reach the university city. Most direct journeys on this route take from five to 55 minutes longer, depending on departure times. Indirect connections via Stansted Airport take three hours and 20 minutes.

How many buses are there from London to Cambridge?

The National Express London to Cambridge bus timetable has 11 daily direct departures and three or four indirect services via Stansted. The first service is an indirect connection leaving at 5:30 a.m. with departures roughly every 90 minutes throughout the day and evening until the final bus leaves London just before midnight.

What are the departure and arrival stations for buses from London to Cambridge?

Departure Bus Station: London Victoria Coach Station is located south-west of the city center, with local transport connections provided by Underground trains on three lines from the nearby Tube station, and by city buses stopping on Buckingham Palace Road. Facilities at the station include a left luggage office, ATMs, bakery, coffee kiosk, cafe and taxi stands.

Arrival Bus Station: Cambridge Parkside National Express bus stands are located close to the city center, served by local buses and Guided Busway services. The bus stands are close to bars, food supermarkets, restaurants, coffee shops and bakeries, with free public WiFi available.

FAQs: Bus from London to Cambridge

FAQs: Take the bus from London to Cambridge with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Cambridge.

Cheap bus tickets from London to Cambridge can start from as little as $5 (€4) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for London to Cambridge is $5 (€5); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The bus time to Cambridge from London is on average 1 h 50 min for the 48 mile (78 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go from London to Cambridge by bus can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first bus from London to Cambridge leaves at 12: 30 PM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last bus from London to Cambridge leaves at 6: 35 PM.

Take the London to Cambridge bus with Greater Anglia, National Express, Flixbus or Great Northern. However, it's always good to check out all possible bus providers for the journey from London to Cambridge as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

A day trip to Cambridge from London is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 50 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from London to Cambridge by bus is April.

Yes, you can take a bus to Cambridge from London.

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