What is the distance between Leicester and Cambridge?

Leicester and Cambridge are 61 miles (98 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Leicester to Cambridge?

If you're headed to Cambridge from Leicester, chances are that your bus will depart from St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station and arrive at City Centre. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Cambridge?

Once in Cambridge, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Imperial War Museum Duxford, Trinity Great Court, Island Hall, University Of Cambridge and Footlights Performance.

Bus Leicester to Cambridge from $14 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Leicester to Cambridge on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:35am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	6h 20m	10:55am	Cambridge (Trumpington Park and Ride)	Cheapest
Bus	7:55pm	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	1h 40m	9:35pm	City Centre	Fastest
Bus	1:45am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	4h	5:45am	City Centre	No tags
Bus	3:45pm	Leicester (Fosse Park)	5h 55m	9:40pm	Cambridge (Trumpington Park and Ride)	No tags
Bus	1:45am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	4h	5:45am	City Centre	No tags

Next departures for Leicester to Cambridge on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:20pm	Leicester St Margarets bus station	6h 20m	9:40pm	Cambridge (Trumpington Park and Ride)	Cheapest
Bus	7:55pm	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	1h 40m	9:35pm	City Centre	Fastest
Bus	1:45am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	4h	5:45am	City Centre	No tags
Bus	4:35am	Leicester (Fosse Park)	6h 20m	10:55am	Cambridge (Trumpington Park and Ride)	No tags
Bus	1:45am	St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station	4h	5:45am	City Centre	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Leicester to Cambridge

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Cambridge. The journey takes about 6 hours and with fares starting at just $15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day

6hAverage Duration

62 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$15 - $78	Average Duration6h	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$29 - $68	Average Duration1h 54m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$13 - $13	Average Duration1h 30m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Leicester and Cambridge?

Stops in Leicester

A
St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station
St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station, St Margaret's, Leicester LE1 3AG, UK
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B
Leicester
62 Belgrave Gate, Leicester, LE1 3GQ, United Kingdom
C
Leicester Forest East (Service Area), Northbound
M1 Motorway, Northbound, Leicester LE3
D
Leicester - Fosse Park Bus Stop
Fosse Park Avenue, Leicester LE19 1HQ, UK

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

3.5/511,386 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

National Express

4/529,723 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29723 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $28

National Express Leicester Cambridge recent customer reviews

National express were great but united countries were somewhat disorganised and nerve wracking

Benjamin N.

August 10, 2019

It was a very good experience travelling on the national express. Very comfortable and a pleasant journey

Cecile G.

October 20, 2017

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Leicester to Cambridge by bus

What is the distance between Leicester and Cambridge?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Leicester to Cambridge?
What are the best sights and things to do in Cambridge?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/18

$17

11/19

$23

Today

$14

11/21

$28

11/22

$24

11/23

No data

11/24

$15

11/25

$14

The cheapest trip from Leicester to Cambridge was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $14

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 $14 to $92 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 $14 which is on 2025-11-25.

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.