- Must visit
The Fitzwilliam Museum
The University of Cambridge’s flagship museum, known for major collections of art, antiquities, and manuscripts. A top cultural stop with free permanent galleries.
Cheapest price
$10
Average price
$11
Fastest journey
1 h 15 m
Average duration
1 h 25 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
73 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Stratford to Cambridge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stratford to Cambridge will cost around $11 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $10.
Of the 5 buses that leave Stratford for Cambridge on Mon, Jun 22, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 22 the direct buses cover the 73 km distance in an average of 1 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
On Mon, Jun 22 the slowest buses will take 1 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stratford to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $13.
Distance: 45 miles (73 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$12 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price | $38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 3m Average total duration 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Stratford to Cambridge:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stratford to Cambridge costing on average $28 (€23).
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 33m.
Tickets start at around $12 (€10) compared to roughly $38 (€31) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $26 (€21). The journey takes 1h 33m versus 1h 8m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:25AM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
The table below shows live departures for Stratford to Cambridge buses for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NXA9 · NX777 | On time 7:35 AM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 2h10 | 9:45 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 transfer | |
NXA9 · NX728 | On time 9:15 AM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 2h20 | 11:35 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:45 AM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 1h25 | 12:10 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA9 · NX727 | On time 11:15 AM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 2h10 | 1:25 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 transfer | |
NXA9 · NX727 | On time 1:15 PM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 2h10 | 3:25 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 2:20 PM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 1h35 | 3:55 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA9 · NX727 | On time 2:35 PM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 2h20 | 4:55 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 4:20 PM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 1h45 | 6:05 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA9 · NX727 | On time 5:15 PM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 2h20 | 7:35 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 6:20 PM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 1h25 | 7:45 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA9 · NX727 | On time 7:15 PM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 2h20 | 9:35 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:35 PM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 1h20 | 9:55 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA9 · NX727 | On time 9:15 PM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 2h20 | 11:35 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:40 PM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 1h15 | 11:55 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA9 · NX727 | On time 11:35 PM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 2h10 | 1:45 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 transfer | |
NXA9 · NX777 | On time 11:35 PM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 2h10 | 1:45 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Stratford to Cambridge run on average 15 times per day, taking around 1h 33m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 45 miles (73 km) distance in 1h 15m.
Distance 45 miles (73 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 1h 15m |
First bus 12:20 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Cambridge — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Cambridge trip today.
The University of Cambridge’s flagship museum, known for major collections of art, antiquities, and manuscripts. A top cultural stop with free permanent galleries.
A renowned modern and contemporary art house museum with intimate displays and a distinctive domestic setting. One of Cambridge’s most characterful art venues.
University museum with important world archaeology and anthropology collections, including Pacific, African, and British material. Excellent for a deeper academic side of Cambridge.
The city’s most famous street, lined with historic college architecture and classic views of King’s College Chapel. Essential for first-time visitors.
A celebrated walking area with riverside paths and some of the city’s most iconic college views. Especially beautiful in spring and autumn.
The busy historic center of Cambridge, surrounded by major sights and a long-running market tradition. Good for atmosphere and people-watching.
A sticky spiced currant bun strongly associated with Cambridge through Fitzbillies, a long-standing local bakery and tea room.
Traditional local pork sausages, often served with mash or in breakfast plates, reflecting the county’s farming heritage.
A classic English Sunday roast commonly enjoyed in Cambridge pubs, with roasted beef, gravy, vegetables, and Yorkshire pudding.
A celebrated fine dining restaurant on the River Cam, known for refined modern British tasting menus and polished service.
A well-regarded independent restaurant serving seasonal modern British cuisine in an intimate, elegant townhouse setting.
A historic Cambridge pub famous for classic British food, ales, and its longstanding connection to the city’s academic history.
Costs are high by UK standards, especially for hotels and dining in the centre, though markets and pubs offer cheaper options.
Service charge may be added in restaurants; if not, tip 10-12.5% for good service. Round up in taxis. Tipping is not expected for counter service, though small change is appreciated.
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