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The cheapest and fastest buses from Oxford to Cambridge

Showing times and prices for Jul 16

Cheapest price

$73

Average price

$75

Fastest journey

4 h 15 m

Average duration

5 h 7 m

Buses per day

9

Distance

106 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Oxford to Cambridge will cost around $75 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $73.

Fast buses

It's difficult to get from Oxford to Cambridge without transferring at least once.

National ExpressNX737 · NX786
12:50AM4h55
Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
05:45AMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
$731One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX737 · NX786
04:25PM5h55
Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
10:20PMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
$731One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX737 · NX786
06:05AM4h15
Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
10:20AMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
$731One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX737 · NX786
08:00AM6h00
Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
02:00PMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
$731One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX737 · NX786
01:45PM5h10
Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
06:55PMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
$731One-way
1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Oxford to Cambridge

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oxford to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €39. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €39, and a train costs an average of €37.

Distance: 65 miles (106 km)

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Train

€55

Average price

Cheapest

€84

Average price

4h 27m

Average total duration

3h 57m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 51m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 21m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Oxford to Cambridge bus times

Showing buses for today, Tuesday, July 15
Last updated at 4:51 PM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
national_expressNX737 · NX786
Delayed
3:05 AM 11:50 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
4h55
4:45 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
1 transfer
Wednesday, July 16
national_expressNX737 · NX7773:05 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
5h40
8:45 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)1 transfer
national_expressNX737 · NX786
On time
5:05 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
4h15
9:20 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
1 transfer
national_expressNX737 · NX786
On time
7:00 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
6h00
1:00 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
1 transfer
national_expressNX737 · NX72710:40 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
5h35
4:15 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)1 transfer
national_expressNX737 · NX786
On time
12:45 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
5h10
5:55 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
1 transfer
national_expressNX737 · NX786
On time
3:25 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
5h55
9:20 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Oxford to Cambridge

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Buses from Oxford to Cambridge run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 57m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $49 (€39) but you can travel from only $46 (€37) 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 $46 (€37)
Distance
65 miles (106 km)
Average bus duration
3h 57m
Cheapest ticket price
$49 (€39)
Buses per day
8
Fastest bus
5h 5m
First bus
00:05
Last bus
23:50
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 $46 (€37)

Bus providers: Megabus and National Express from Oxford to Cambridge

Travel from Oxford to Cambridge from $37 (€30) with Omio’s bus partners Megabus and National Express! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular journey for you.

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 Oxford - 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.

Bus information from Oxford to Cambridge with National Express:

  • Average Duration: 4 h 10 min
  • Cheapest Price: $46
  • National Express frequency: 3 a day

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.

FAQs: Bus from Oxford to Cambridge

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popular bus stations

Popular bus stations from Oxford to Cambridge

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The major bus station for departures in Oxford is Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station for your trip from Oxford to Cambridge.
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Amenities at bus station
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information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-22:00
carConnection
Car connection
George Street
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Café Nero (in the station)
  • The Four Candles (0.2 km)
  • The White Rabbit (0.3 km).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available near the waiting area.
Public transit options for Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
  • Bus: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 27, 28, 31, 35, 36, 40, 41, 44, 46, 63, 66, 70, 77, 100, 280, 500, S1, S2, S3, S5, S8, S9, X3, X13, X32, X39, X40, X90
The major bus station for arrivals in Cambridge is Cambridge, Fair Street / Maids Causeway. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Cambridge, Fair Street / Maids Causeway for your trip to Cambridge from Oxford.
Cambridge, Fair Street / Maids Causeway

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