How much is the bus ticket from London to Cambridge?

The cheapest bus tickets from London to Cambridge start from $15. The average price for this route is around $19. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from London to Cambridge?

The average bus travel time from London to Cambridge is 2h 40m, covering a distance of 119 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1h and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the London to Cambridge route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 60 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , National Express .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from London to Cambridge?

The earliest bus departs from London to Cambridge at 12:20am. And the latest bus departs at 11:40pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from London to Cambridge?

A bus trip from London to Cambridge generates an estimated 3 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from London to Cambridge?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is National Express , with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 29733 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from London to Cambridge?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company National Express has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from London to Cambridge?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is National Express , with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from London to Cambridge?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is National Express , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Bus London to Cambridge from $12 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for London to Cambridge on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:55am	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	2h 50m	11:45am	Cambridge (Trumpington Park and Ride)	Cheapest
Bus	8:35pm	London Stratford City Bus Station	1h	9:35pm	Cambridge (Trumpington Park and Ride)	Fastest
Bus	2:20am	Victoria Coach Station	3h 25m	5:45am	City Centre	No tags
Bus	10:50am	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	2h 50m	1:40pm	Cambridge (Trumpington Park and Ride)	No tags
Bus	2:20am	Victoria Coach Station	3h 25m	5:45am	City Centre	No tags

Next departures for London to Cambridge on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:50pm	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	2h 30m	11:20pm	Cambridge (Trumpington Park and Ride)	Cheapest
Bus	8:35pm	London Stratford City Bus Station	1h	9:35pm	Cambridge (Trumpington Park and Ride)	Fastest
Bus	2:20am	Victoria Coach Station	3h 25m	5:45am	City Centre	No tags
Bus	8:55am	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	2h 50m	11:45am	Cambridge (Trumpington Park and Ride)	No tags
Bus	2:20am	Victoria Coach Station	3h 25m	5:45am	City Centre	No tags

Next departures for London to Cambridge on December 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:35pm	London Stratford City Bus Station	1h 5m	1:40pm	Cambridge (Trumpington Park and Ride)	Cheapest
Bus	12:20am	London Stratford City Bus Station	1h	1:20am	Cambridge (Trumpington Park and Ride)	Fastest
Bus	2:20am	Victoria Coach Station	3h 25m	5:45am	City Centre	No tags
Bus	8:55am	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	2h 50m	11:45am	Cambridge (Trumpington Park and Ride)	No tags
Bus	2:20am	Victoria Coach Station	3h 25m	5:45am	City Centre	No tags

Next departures for London to Cambridge on December 3
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:40am	London Stratford City Bus Station	1h 5m	11:45am	Cambridge (Trumpington Park and Ride)	Cheapest
Bus	12:20am	London Stratford City Bus Station	1h	1:20am	Cambridge (Trumpington Park and Ride)	Fastest
Bus	2:20am	Victoria Coach Station	3h 25m	5:45am	City Centre	No tags
Bus	8:55am	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	2h 50m	11:45am	Cambridge (Trumpington Park and Ride)	No tags
Bus	2:20am	Victoria Coach Station	3h 25m	5:45am	City Centre	No tags

Next departures for London to Cambridge on December 4
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:35pm	London Stratford City Bus Station	1h 5m	1:40pm	Cambridge (Trumpington Park and Ride)	Cheapest
Bus	12:20am	London Stratford City Bus Station	1h	1:20am	Cambridge (Trumpington Park and Ride)	Fastest
Bus	2:20am	Victoria Coach Station	3h 25m	5:45am	City Centre	No tags
Bus	8:55am	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	2h 50m	11:45am	Cambridge (Trumpington Park and Ride)	No tags
Bus	2:20am	Victoria Coach Station	3h 25m	5:45am	City Centre	No tags

Next departures for London to Cambridge on December 5
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:05pm	London Finchley Road (Stop CL)	2h 5m	2:10pm	Cambridge (Trumpington Park and Ride)	Cheapest
Bus	12:45am	London Stratford City Bus Station	1h	1:45am	Cambridge (Trumpington Park and Ride)	Fastest
Bus	2:20am	Victoria Coach Station	3h 25m	5:45am	City Centre	No tags
Bus	10:50am	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	2h 55m	1:45pm	Cambridge (Trumpington Park and Ride)	No tags
Bus	2:20am	Victoria Coach Station	3h 25m	5:45am	City Centre	No tags

Next departures for London to Cambridge on December 6
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:30pm	London Stratford City Bus Station	1h 10m	3:40pm	Cambridge (Trumpington Park and Ride)	Cheapest
Bus	12:20am	London Stratford City Bus Station	1h	1:20am	Cambridge (Trumpington Park and Ride)	Fastest
Bus	2:20am	Victoria Coach Station	3h 25m	5:45am	City Centre	No tags
Bus	8:55am	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	2h 50m	11:45am	Cambridge (Trumpington Park and Ride)	No tags
Bus	2:20am	Victoria Coach Station	3h 25m	5:45am	City Centre	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from London to Cambridge

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Cambridge. The journey takes about 1 hour 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 20mAverage Duration

125 kmDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$15 - $98	Average Duration2h 40m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$16 - $104	Average Duration1h 9m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$12 - $20	Average Duration1h 20m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in London and Cambridge?

Stops in London

A
Victoria Coach Station
164 Buckingham Palace Rd, Belgravia, London SW1W 9TP, UK
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B
Finchley Road
235 Finchley Rd, London NW3, UK
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C
Stop SC - Hammersmith Bridge Rd.
Hammersmith, Stop SC, London W6 9PJ, UK
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D
Earl's Court
76-77 A4, Kensington, London SW5, UK
E
London Elephant & Castle
26 New Kent Rd, London SE1 6TJ, UK
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F
Old Kent Rd
The Old Fire Station, Old Kent Rd, London SE1 5UE, UK
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Stops in Cambridge

A
City Centre
37 Parkside, Cambridge CB1 1PN, UK
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B
Drummer St
19305 Parker St, Cambridge CB1 1NQ, UK
C
Cambridge Bus Stop Queen's Road
Granta Pl, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB2 1RS, UK
D
Cambridge Parkside
Gonville Pl, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB1 1NA, UK

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,474 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

National Express

4/529,741 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

According to customer reviews, the bus service is praised for being smooth and punctual. Customers appreciate the helpfulness of staff, as well as the comfort and cleanliness of the buses. However, some customers mention long travel times and chaotic stations that need improvement.

National Express London Cambridge recent customer reviews

Bus was changed to a non- national express coach. The bus driver didn’t seem familiar with where to drop people off and wrongfully announced ‘parkside’ at a stop that was around 15 mins before the actual place where we were supposed to be dropped off. As such, had to get another bus to get into the city centre. A dissapointing service from national express.

Nazia K.

September 25, 2023

The bus trip was good, but the overall travelling time was very long, with a 40 minute wait at Stansted... the driver was very friendly and the seat very comfortable it was almost impossible to find where the bus was. Almost missed the connection. No signs of buses other than local anywhere. Let alone, just a national express bus. Not good. Kind staff though.

Helena Johanna S.

January 5, 2023

Very helpful, comfortable and clean. Easy journey, quiet with convenient charging port.

Esther S.

January 29, 2022

GB Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, National Express

Frequently asked questions about travelling from London to Cambridge by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from London to Cambridge?
The cheapest bus tickets from London to Cambridge start from $15. The average price for this route is around $19. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from London to Cambridge?
The average bus travel time from London to Cambridge is 2h 40m, covering a distance of 119 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1h and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the London to Cambridge route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 60 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, National Express.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from London to Cambridge?
The earliest bus departs from London to Cambridge at 12:20am. And the latest bus departs at 11:40pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from London to Cambridge?
A bus trip from London to Cambridge generates an estimated 3 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from London to Cambridge?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is National Express, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 29733 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from London to Cambridge?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company National Express has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from London to Cambridge?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is National Express, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from London to Cambridge?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is National Express, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-27

$15

11-28

$18

Today

$17

11-30

$18

12-01

$13

12-02

$12

12-03

$12

12-04

$12

The cheapest trip from London to Cambridge was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $12

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from London to Cambridge, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $12 to $86 for a bus ticket from London to Cambridge based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $12 which is on 2025-12-02.

Usually National Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.