What's the distance between London and Cambridge by coach?

The distance between London and Cambridge by coach is approximately 49 miles (79 km).

What is the best way to go from London to Cambridge without a car?

The best way to go from London to Cambridge without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Bus London to Cambridge from £7 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from London to Cambridge on 25 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:55	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	2h 50m	11:45	Cambridge (Trumpington Park and Ride)	Cheapest
Bus	20:35	London Stratford City Bus Station	1h	21:35	Cambridge (Trumpington Park and Ride)	Fastest
Bus	08:00	Victoria Coach Station	3h 35m	11:35	City Centre	No tags
Bus	12:50	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	2h 50m	15:40	Cambridge (Trumpington Park and Ride)	No tags
Bus	08:00	Victoria Coach Station	3h 35m	11:35	City Centre	No tags

Next departures from London to Cambridge on 26 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:40	London Stratford City Bus Station	1h 5m	11:45	Cambridge (Trumpington Park and Ride)	Cheapest
Bus	00:20	London Stratford City Bus Station	1h	01:20	Cambridge (Trumpington Park and Ride)	Fastest
Bus	02:20	Victoria Coach Station	3h 25m	05:45	City Centre	No tags
Bus	08:55	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	2h 50m	11:45	Cambridge (Trumpington Park and Ride)	No tags
Bus	02:20	Victoria Coach Station	3h 25m	05:45	City Centre	No tags

Next departures from London to Cambridge on 27 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:50	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	2h 50m	15:40	Cambridge (Trumpington Park and Ride)	Cheapest
Bus	00:20	London Stratford City Bus Station	1h	01:20	Cambridge (Trumpington Park and Ride)	Fastest
Bus	02:20	Victoria Coach Station	3h 25m	05:45	City Centre	No tags
Bus	08:55	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	2h 50m	11:45	Cambridge (Trumpington Park and Ride)	No tags
Bus	02:20	Victoria Coach Station	3h 25m	05:45	City Centre	No tags

Next departures from London to Cambridge on 28 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:55	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	2h 50m	11:45	Cambridge (Trumpington Park and Ride)	Cheapest
Bus	00:20	London Stratford City Bus Station	1h	01:20	Cambridge (Trumpington Park and Ride)	Fastest
Bus	02:20	Victoria Coach Station	3h 25m	05:45	City Centre	No tags
Bus	10:50	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	2h 50m	13:40	Cambridge (Trumpington Park and Ride)	No tags
Bus	02:20	Victoria Coach Station	3h 25m	05:45	City Centre	No tags

Next departures from London to Cambridge on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:35	London Stratford City Bus Station	1h 5m	13:40	Cambridge (Trumpington Park and Ride)	Cheapest
Bus	00:20	London Stratford City Bus Station	1h	01:20	Cambridge (Trumpington Park and Ride)	Fastest
Bus	02:20	Victoria Coach Station	3h 25m	05:45	City Centre	No tags
Bus	08:55	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	2h 50m	11:45	Cambridge (Trumpington Park and Ride)	No tags
Bus	02:20	Victoria Coach Station	3h 25m	05:45	City Centre	No tags

Next departures from London to Cambridge on 30 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:55	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	2h 50m	11:45	Cambridge (Trumpington Park and Ride)	Cheapest
Bus	00:20	London Stratford City Bus Station	1h	01:20	Cambridge (Trumpington Park and Ride)	Fastest
Bus	02:20	Victoria Coach Station	3h 25m	05:45	City Centre	No tags
Bus	10:50	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	2h 50m	13:40	Cambridge (Trumpington Park and Ride)	No tags
Bus	02:20	Victoria Coach Station	3h 25m	05:45	City Centre	No tags

Next departures from London to Cambridge on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:20	London Stratford City Bus Station	1h	01:20	Cambridge (Trumpington Park and Ride)	CheapestFastest
Bus	02:20	Victoria Coach Station	3h 25m	05:45	City Centre	No tags
Bus	08:55	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	2h 50m	11:45	Cambridge (Trumpington Park and Ride)	No tags
Bus	02:20	Victoria Coach Station	3h 25m	05:45	City Centre	No tags
Bus	10:50	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	2h 50m	13:40	Cambridge (Trumpington Park and Ride)	No tags

Next departures from London to Cambridge on 2 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:50	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	2h 50m	15:40	Cambridge (Trumpington Park and Ride)	Cheapest
Bus	00:20	London Stratford City Bus Station	1h	01:20	Cambridge (Trumpington Park and Ride)	Fastest
Bus	02:20	Victoria Coach Station	3h 25m	05:45	City Centre	No tags
Bus	08:55	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	2h 50m	11:45	Cambridge (Trumpington Park and Ride)	No tags
Bus	02:20	Victoria Coach Station	3h 25m	05:45	City Centre	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel 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 £7, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 20mAverage duration

78 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£8 - £54	Average duration2h 40m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£9 - £57	Average duration1h 9m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£7 - £11	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

3.5/511,440 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

National Express

4/529,731 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.

25 September 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.

5 January 2023

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

Esther S.

29 January 2022

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from London to Cambridge

What's the distance between London and Cambridge by coach?
The distance between London and Cambridge by coach is approximately 49 miles (79 km).
What is the best way to go from London to Cambridge without a car?
The best way to go from London to Cambridge without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

23/11

£28

24/11

£8

Today

£7

26/11

£7

27/11

£7

28/11

£8

29/11

£7

30/11

£8

The cheapest trip from London to Cambridge was searched and found on 26 Nov 2025 with a price of £7

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 £7 to £47 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 £7, which is on 2025-11-26.

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.