Bus Tickets from Leicester to Cambridge

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TodayJul 20
TomorrowJul 21
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ThuJul 24
from $27
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SatJul 26
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SunJul 27
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 21 at
    Departure city: Leicester
    Departure location: Leicester (Fosse Park)
    Arrival time: July 21 at
    Destination city: Cambridge
    Destination location: Cambridge (Trumpington Park and Ride)
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: July 21 at
    Departure city: Leicester
    Departure location: St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station
    Arrival time: July 21 at
    Destination city: Cambridge
    Destination location: City Centre
    Operated by: National ExpressNational Express
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 21 at
    Departure city: Leicester
    Departure location: St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station
    Arrival time: July 21 at
    Destination city: Cambridge
    Destination location: City Centre
    Operated by: National ExpressNational Express
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 21 at
    Departure city: Leicester
    Departure location: Leicester (Fosse Park)
    Arrival time: July 21 at
    Destination city: Cambridge
    Destination location: Cambridge (Trumpington Park and Ride)
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 21 at
    Departure city: Leicester
    Departure location: St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station
    Arrival time: July 21 at
    Destination city: Cambridge
    Destination location: City Centre
    Operated by: National ExpressNational Express
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Leicester to Cambridge.

Average Price$10 - $73Average Duration6h
2kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$27 - $106Average Duration1h 54m
2kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average Price$17 - $17Average Duration2h 10m
4kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Leicester to Cambridge

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Cambridge. The journey takes about 2 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
2h 10mAverage Duration
$17Cheapest ticket
4kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Leicester to Cambridge: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$26
Average bus trip duration6h
Number of daily buses17
Earliest bus departure1:45am
Distance62 miles (99 km)
Latest bus departure8:25pm

Leicester to Cambridge Bus

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Leicester to Cambridge, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
07/18
$29
07/19
$24
Today
$27
07/21
$27
07/22
$30
07/23
$30
07/24
$24
07/25
$27
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Leicester to Cambridge was searched and found on Jul 24, 2025 with a price of $24

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

You can expect to pay from $24 to $94 for a bus ticket from Leicester to Cambridge based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $24 which is on 2025-07-24.

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.

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Bus Travel Tips

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Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Leicester to Cambridge, get comfy and count the stars.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Leicester to Cambridge that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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Bus from Leicester to Cambridge

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Train from Leicester to Cambridge

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