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Cheap bus tickets from Southampton to Cambridge

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Cheapest

$47

Average

$47

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

05:20PM7h25

Southampton

12:45AMCambridge

$471One-way

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Bus schedule from Southampton to Cambridge

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National Express

05:20PM7h25

Southampton

12:45AMCambridge

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Bus times from Southampton to Cambridge

Showing times and prices for Sep 12

Fastest Journey

7 h 25 m

Average

7 h 25 m

Buses per day

Distance

178 km

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

05:20PM7h25

Southampton

12:45AMCambridge

$471One-way

0 transfers

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Overview: Bus from Southampton to Cambridge

Distance	110 miles (178 km)
Average bus duration	5 h 5 min
Average bus ticket price	$54 (€46)
Direct bus	No
Bus companies	National Express

Buses from Southampton to Cambridge cover the 110 miles (178 km) long route taking on average 5 h 5 min with our travel partners like National Express. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this route for as low as $41 (€35), but the average price of bus tickets is $54 (€46).

Bus providers: National Express from Southampton to Cambridge

Find the best buses to Cambridge from Southampton with Omio's travel partners National Express from $30 (€26). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best trip.

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 Southampton - 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.

National Express from Southampton to Cambridge bus information:

Average Duration: 6 h 5 min
Cheapest Price: $30
National Express frequency: 7 a day

FAQs: Bus from Southampton to Cambridge

FAQs: Take the bus from Southampton 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 Southampton to Cambridge.

Cheap bus tickets from Southampton to Cambridge can start from as little as $41 (€35) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Southampton to Cambridge is $54 (€46); 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 Southampton is on average 5 h 5 min for the 110 mile (178 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go between Southampton and Cambridge by bus can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first bus from Southampton to Cambridge leaves at 1: 10 PM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last bus from Southampton to Cambridge leaves at 6: 20 PM.

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

The cheapest month for a bus from Southampton to Cambridge is November.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel from Southampton to Cambridge including taking a train or bus.