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Compare bus and train for Saint Neots to Cambridge
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Saint Neots to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $4, and a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 16 miles (26 km)
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$4 Average price Cheapest | $18 Average price |
1h 19m Average total duration Fastest 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 35m Average total duration 1h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
The cheapest way to travel from Saint Neots to Cambridge is a bus with an average price of $4 (€3).
This is compared to other travel options from Saint Neots to Cambridge:
A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saint Neots to Cambridge costing on average $18 (€14).
The fastest way to travel from Saint Neots to Cambridge is by bus with an average journey time of 49m.
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 5m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Saint Neots and Cambridge including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Saint Neots to Cambridge among Omio's users.
Saint Neots to Cambridge Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Stagecoach East | Departure Time 05:33AM | Arrival Time 06:04AM | Duration 0h31 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach East | Departure Time 06:33AM | Arrival Time 07:04AM | Duration 0h31 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Whippet Coaches | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 07:56AM | Duration 1h21 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Whippet Coaches | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach East | Departure Time 07:33AM | Arrival Time 08:27AM | Duration 0h54 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach East | Departure Time 08:03AM | Arrival Time 08:57AM | Duration 0h54 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Whippet Coaches | Departure Time 08:29AM | Arrival Time 09:46AM | Duration 1h17 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach East | Departure Time 08:33AM | Arrival Time 09:27AM | Duration 0h54 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach East | Departure Time 09:18AM | Arrival Time 09:58AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Whippet Coaches | Departure Time 09:28AM | Arrival Time 10:42AM | Duration 1h14 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach East | Departure Time 09:33AM | Arrival Time 10:04AM | Duration 0h31 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach East | Departure Time 10:18AM | Arrival Time 10:58AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Whippet Coaches | Departure Time 10:28AM | Arrival Time 11:42AM | Duration 1h14 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach East | Departure Time 10:28AM | Arrival Time 11:03AM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach East | Departure Time 10:58AM | Arrival Time 11:33AM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach East | Departure Time 11:18AM | Arrival Time 11:58AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Whippet Coaches | Departure Time 11:28AM | Arrival Time 12:42PM | Duration 1h14 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach East | Departure Time 11:28AM | Arrival Time 12:03PM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach East | Departure Time 11:58AM | Arrival Time 12:33PM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach East | Departure Time 12:18PM | Arrival Time 12:58PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach East | Departure Time 12:28PM | Arrival Time 01:03PM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Whippet Coaches | Departure Time 12:28PM | Arrival Time 01:42PM | Duration 1h14 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach East | Departure Time 12:58PM | Arrival Time 01:33PM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach East | Departure Time 01:18PM | Arrival Time 01:58PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach East | Departure Time 01:28PM | Arrival Time 02:03PM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Whippet Coaches | Departure Time 01:28PM | Arrival Time 02:42PM | Duration 1h14 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach East | Departure Time 01:58PM | Arrival Time 02:33PM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach East | Departure Time 02:13PM | Arrival Time 02:53PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Whippet Coaches | Departure Time 02:28PM | Arrival Time 03:42PM | Duration 1h14 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach East | Departure Time 02:28PM | Arrival Time 03:03PM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Whippet Coaches | Departure Time 02:31PM | Arrival Time 03:44PM | Duration 1h13 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach East | Departure Time 02:43PM | Arrival Time 03:23PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach East | Departure Time 02:58PM | Arrival Time 03:33PM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach East | Departure Time 03:13PM | Arrival Time 03:53PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach East | Departure Time 03:28PM | Arrival Time 04:03PM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Whippet Coaches | Departure Time 03:28PM | Arrival Time 04:48PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Whippet Coaches | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 04:48PM | Duration 1h13 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach East | Departure Time 03:43PM | Arrival Time 04:28PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach East | Departure Time 04:13PM | Arrival Time 04:58PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Whippet Coaches | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 05:48PM | Duration 1h13 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach East | Departure Time 04:58PM | Arrival Time 05:43PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Whippet Coaches | Departure Time 05:38PM | Arrival Time 06:48PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach East | Departure Time 05:58PM | Arrival Time 06:43PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach East | Departure Time 06:58PM | Arrival Time 07:33PM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach East | Departure Time 07:43PM | Arrival Time 08:14PM | Duration 0h31 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach East | Departure Time 08:33PM | Arrival Time 09:04PM | Duration 0h31 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach East | Departure Time 09:33PM | Arrival Time 10:04PM | Duration 0h31 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach East | Departure Time 10:33PM | Arrival Time 11:04PM | Duration 0h31 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
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Overview: Bus from Saint Neots to Cambridge
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Buses from Saint Neots to Cambridge run on average 3 times per day, taking around 49m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $4 (€3) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:01, the last at 23:53. The fastest bus covers the 16 miles (26 km) distance in 31m.
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
Distance 16 miles (26 km) |
Average bus duration 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 (€3) |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 31m |
First bus 12:01 AM |
Last bus 11:53 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 28 days |
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
Bus providers: Stagecoach East, Whippet Coaches from Saint Neots to CambridgeYou can travel by bus between Saint Neots to Cambridge with Stagecoach East, Whippet Coaches for as low as $4 (€3). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Stagecoach East
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
31m
Cheapest Price
$4 (€3)
Stagecoach East frequency
18 a day
Whippet Coaches
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 10m
Whippet Coaches frequency
7 a day
Complete guide to Cambridge
Things to do in Cambridge
Discover the best of Cambridge — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Cambridge trip today.
- Must visit
Kettle's Yard
A celebrated house museum and modern art gallery with a distinctive domestic setting and contemporary exhibitions. One of Cambridge’s most stylish and photogenic cultural stops.
- Recommended
Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
Compact but highly regarded university museum with world cultures, archaeology, and ethnographic collections. Especially good for thoughtful, lesser-known visits in central Cambridge.
- Must visit
King's Parade
One of Cambridge’s signature streets, lined with famous college views and always busy with visitors. It is among the most recognizable and photogenic stretches in the city.
- Must visit
Grantchester Meadows
Scenic walking area along the river leading out from Cambridge toward Grantchester. Very popular for peaceful walks, picnics, and social-media-friendly countryside views.
- Recommended
Market Square
Historic central square with daily market activity, surrounded by university landmarks and city shopping streets. A practical and lively starting point for exploring Cambridge.
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
Cambridge Burnt Cream
Cambridge’s version of crème brûlée, linked to Trinity College and traditionally topped with a caramelised sugar crust branded with the college crest.
- Vegetarian
Chelsea Bun
A sticky spiced currant bun long associated with Fitzbillies in Cambridge, famous locally as a classic sweet treat with tea or coffee.
Afternoon Tea
A classic English ritual of tea served with finger sandwiches, scones, and cakes, widely enjoyed in Cambridge tearooms and hotels.
Midsummer House
Refined riverside restaurant known for modern British fine dining, tasting menus, and polished service in an elegant setting.
The Eagle
Historic Cambridge pub famous for classic British dishes, real ale, and its strong links to the city’s academic and wartime history.
Fitzbillies
Iconic Cambridge café and bakery best known for Chelsea buns, brunch, cakes, and a long-standing local reputation.
Pound Sterling
Cambridge is pricier than many UK cities, with high hotel and dining costs, but casual meals and buses are manageable.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- GBP 8-15 for takeaway or a simple meal.
- Mid-range
- GBP 18-35 per person at a mid-range restaurant.
- Fine dining
- GBP 60+ per person at upscale restaurants.
- Coffee
- GBP 3-4.50 for a regular coffee.
Tipping culture
Service is sometimes included; if not, tip 10-12.5% in restaurants for good service. Round up in taxis. No tip needed for pubs, cafés, or counter service.
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Prices
- Single ticket
- GBP 2.00
- Day pass
- GBP 5.00
To the city center
Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) -> Cambridge Railway Station
- Distance
- 1.6 km
- Travel time
- 7 min
- Contactless card payment is accepted on many local buses in Cambridge, but check the operator before boarding.
- A day ticket is usually better value if you plan to make more than two bus journeys in one day.
FAQs: Bus from Saint Neots to Cambridge
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Saint Neots to Cambridge 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap bus tickets from Saint Neots to Cambridge can start from as little as $4 (€3) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Saint Neots to Cambridge is $4 (€3) ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by bus from Saint Neots to Cambridge is 31m to travel the 16 miles (26 km) long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest bus from Saint Neots to Cambridge leaves at 12:01 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Saint Neots to Cambridge leaves at 11:53 PM.
There are 3 buses a day from Saint Neots to Cambridge which require at least one change with Stagecoach East, Whippet Coaches. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer buses.
When taking a bus from Saint Neots to Cambridge, you can count on Stagecoach East, Whippet Coaches for the best way to get you to Cambridge. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Saint Neots and Cambridge and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
A day trip to Cambridge from Saint Neots is worth doing with a journey time of 31m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a bus from Saint Neots to Cambridge is June.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Saint Neots and Cambridge including taking a bus and train.
No, the bus from Saint Neots to Cambridge has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the bus from Saint Neots to Cambridge.
Some of the most interesting sights to explore in Cambridge are:
- King's College Chapel, a stunning example of Gothic architecture known for its impressive fan vault and beautiful stained glass windows
- The Fitzwilliam Museum, a renowned museum housing a vast collection of art and antiquities from around the world
- The Backs, a picturesque area along the River Cam offering scenic views of the colleges and lush gardens
- Trinity College, one of the largest and wealthiest colleges in Cambridge, famous for its historic Great Court and library
- Cambridge University Botanic Garden, a 40-acre garden showcasing a diverse range of plant species and offering a tranquil escape from the city.
The best things to do in Cambridge include:
- Punting on the River Cam, a traditional Cambridge activity offering scenic views of the colleges and bridges
- Visit the Cambridge Science Centre, an interactive museum perfect for families and science enthusiasts
- Explore the historic Market Square, where you can find local produce, crafts, and street food
- Attend a performance at the Cambridge Arts Theatre, featuring a variety of shows from drama to comedy
- Take a guided walking tour to discover the rich history and hidden gems of Cambridge.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the bus from Saint Neots to Cambridge.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the bus from Saint Neots to Cambridge.
No, luggage for the bus from Saint Neots to Cambridge needs to be booked in addition.
No, there are no additional luggage options for the bus from Saint Neots to Cambridge.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from Saint Neots to Cambridge.
No, there are no USB plugs on board the bus from Saint Neots to Cambridge.
No, there is no WiFi on board the bus from Saint Neots to Cambridge.
Since neither Saint Neots nor Cambridge are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United Kingdom and United Kingdom. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Saint Neots to Cambridge among Omio's users.
The currency used in the United Kingdom is the British Pound Sterling (GBP). For travelers, using a card is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially in cities and for transportation tickets, though carrying some cash can be useful for small purchases or in rural areas.
In Cambridge, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas such as market squares and public transport. Common scams include overcharging by taxi drivers and unofficial tour guides offering services at inflated prices. It's advisable to use licensed taxis and official tour operators. Additionally, travelers should be wary of distraction scams near popular landmarks. Staying alert and securing personal belongings can help ensure a safe visit.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.
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