Oxford to Cambridge bus
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Bus times from Oxford to Cambridge
Fastest Journey
5 h 10 m
Average
6 h 1 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
106 km
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Overview: Bus from Oxford to Cambridge
 | Distance | 66 miles (106 km) |
 | Average bus duration | 5 h 10 min |
 | Average bus ticket price | $38 (€34) |
 | Direct bus | No |
 | Bus providers | Megabus or National Express |
Buses from Oxford to Cambridge cover the 66 miles (106 km) long journey taking on average 5 h 10 min with our travel partners like Megabus or National Express. There are direct bus services available. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this journey for as low as $29 (€26), but the average price of bus tickets is $38 (€34). Travelers depart most frequently from Oxford and arrive in Cambridge, Railway Station (stop 9).
Bus providers: National Express from Oxford to Cambridge
Find the best buses to Cambridge from Oxford with Omio's travel partners National Express from $29 (€26). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best 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 to Cambridge from Oxford, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.
- Average Price: $29
Buses from Oxford to Cambridge
National Express Coach Services operate buses from Oxford to Cambridge. The direct service departs every half hour between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. with a journey time of just over 3.5 hours. The service is slightly reduced on Sundays.
What are the departure and arrival points for buses from Oxford to Cambridge?
Departure Station:Buses from Oxford to Cambridge depart from the Gloucester Green Bus Station. This is five minutes walk from the city center. The station has a taxi rank along with limited parking and bicycle storage facilities.
Arrival Station:Buses from Oxford to Cambridge arrive at Parkside which is approximately half a mile from the city center. Taxis wait near the coach stop while stops for local bus services are located nearby.
Travel Tips: Bus to Cambridge from Oxford
There are a few bus stations in Oxford to start your trip from including Oxford, St Aldate's, Oxford, Thornhill Park and Ride and Oxford, Railway Station (Stop R4). In Cambridge you have a few bus station options to choose from for your arrival including Cambridge, Railway Station (stop 9), Cambridge, Fair Street / Maids Causeway and Cambridge, Jesus College.
Omio customers traveling this route depart most frequently from Oxford and arrive in Cambridge, Railway Station (stop 9).
You can find the most popular departure bus station for this trip, Oxford, located approximately 1.2 miles (1.9 km) from the city center of Oxford. The most popular arrival bus station in Cambridge, called Cambridge, Railway Station (stop 9), is located around 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away from its city center.
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