The cheapest and fastest buses from Cambridge to London
Cheapest price
€8
Average price
€40
Fastest journey
1 h 20 m
Average duration
1 h 30 m
Buses per day
39
Distance
79 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cambridge to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cambridge to London will cost around €40 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €8.
Of the 39 buses that leave Cambridge for London on Wed, May 27, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 27 the direct buses cover the 79 km distance in an average of 1 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .
On Wed, May 27 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.
FlixBus4:30 PM1h50Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)6:20 PMLondon, Stratford City Bus Station€81One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:30 AM1h40Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)8:10 AMLondon, Stratford City Bus Station€81One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:50 PM1h30Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)2:20 PMLondon, Stratford City Bus Station€91One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:30 AM1h30Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)12:00 PMLondon, Stratford City Bus Station€91One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:25 AM1h20Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)4:45 AMLondon, Stratford City Bus Station€91One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:25 AM1h20Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)4:45 AMLondon, Stratford City Bus Station€91One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:50 PM1h30Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)2:20 PMLondon, Stratford City Bus Station€91One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:45 PM1h30Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)8:15 PMLondon, Stratford City Bus Station€111One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:30 AM1h30Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)12:00 PMLondon, Stratford City Bus Station€91One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:10 AM1h40Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)9:50 AMLondon, Stratford City Bus Station€91One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Cambridge to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cambridge to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €7, and a bus costs an average of €8.
Distance: 79 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
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€34 Average price | €23 Average price Cheapest |
3h 7m Average total duration 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Cambridge to London bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cambridge to London buses for tomorrow, Wednesday, May 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX727 · NX030 | Delayed 2:40 PM 1:35 AMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 4h15 | 5:50 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX727 · NX444 | Delayed 2:40 PM 1:35 AMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 4h15 | 2:50 PM 2:50 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX727 · NX444 | Delayed 2:40 PM 1:35 AMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 3h55 | 5:30 AM London, Earl's Court | 1 transfer | |
NX727 · NX030 | Delayed 2:40 PM 1:35 AMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 3h55 | 5:30 AM London, Earl's Court | 1 transfer | |
NX786 · NXA31 | Delayed 2:50 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 3h25 | 2:10 PM 2:10 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 3:25 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1h20 | 4:45 AM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX727 · NXA8 | Delayed 2:40 PM 3:50 AMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 3h30 | 12:00 PM 12:00 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX727 · NX025 | Delayed 2:40 PM 3:50 AMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 3h50 | 7:40 AM London, Earl's Court | 1 transfer | |
NX727 · NX032 | Delayed 2:40 PM 5:45 AMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 5h30 | 11:15 AM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 1 transfer | |
NX727 · NX032 | Delayed 2:40 PM 5:45 AMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 4h10 | 4:55 PM 4:55 PMLondon, Earl's Court | 1 transfer | |
NX786 · NXA31 | Delayed 6:00 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 3h45 | 2:10 PM 2:10 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 6:30 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1h40 | 8:10 AM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX727 · NXA8 | Delayed 2:40 PM 7:55 AMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 3h55 | 12:00 PM 12:00 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX727 · NX502 | Delayed 2:40 PM 7:55 AMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 4h00 | 11:55 AM London, Earl's Court | 1 transfer | |
NX727 · NX030 | Delayed 2:40 PM 7:55 AMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 4h00 | 11:55 AM London, Earl's Court | 1 transfer | |
NX727 · NX032 | Delayed 2:40 PM 7:55 AMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 4h40 | 12:35 PM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:10 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1h40 | 9:50 AM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX727 · NXA8 | Delayed 2:40 PM 9:20 AMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 3h30 | 12:00 PM 12:00 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX727 · NX401 | Delayed 2:40 PM 9:20 AMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 3h35 | 12:55 PM London, Earl's Court | 1 transfer | |
NX727 · NX032 | Delayed 2:40 PM 9:20 AMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 5h25 | 2:45 PM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:30 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1h30 | 12:00 PM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX491 | 11:50 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 2h00 | 1:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX727 · NXA8 | Delayed 2:40 PM 12:15 PMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 3h35 | 3:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX727 · NX032 | Delayed 2:40 PM 12:15 PMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 4h10 | 4:55 PM 4:55 PMLondon, Earl's Court | 1 transfer | |
NX727 · NX035 | Delayed 2:40 PM 12:15 PMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 4h10 | 4:25 PM London, Earl's Court | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 12:50 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1h30 | 2:20 PM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX727 · NXA8 | Delayed 2:40 PM 1:55 PMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 3h25 | 5:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX727 · NX444 | Delayed 2:40 PM 1:55 PMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 3h55 | 5:50 PM London, Earl's Court | 1 transfer | |
NX786 · NXA1 | On time 2:15 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 3h37 | 5:52 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX728 · NXA8 | On time 4:00 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 3h50 | 7:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX728 · NX403 | 4:00 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 4h25 | 8:25 PM London, Earl's Court | 1 transfer | |
NX728 · NX035 | On time 4:00 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 4h25 | 8:25 PM London, Earl's Court | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 4:30 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1h50 | 6:20 PM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX728 · NXA8 | On time 6:15 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 3h35 | 9:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX728 · NX030 | 6:15 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 4h15 | 10:30 PM London, Earl's Court | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 6:45 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1h30 | 8:15 PM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX777 · NXA8 | On time 7:15 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 3h05 | 10:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX777 · NXA8 | On time 9:40 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 3h00 | 12:40 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX786 · NXA2 | On time 10:40 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 3h20 | 2:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cambridge to London
Buses from Cambridge to London run on average 18 times per day, taking around 2h 37m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €8 but you can travel from only €7 by train.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest bus covers the 79 km distance in 2h 0m.
Distance 79 km |
Average bus duration 2h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price €8 |
Buses per day 18 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 2h 0m |
First bus 12:01 AM |
Last bus 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 21 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, National Express, Megabus from Cambridge to LondonYou can travel by bus between Cambridge to London with FlixBus, National Express, Megabus for as low as €7. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Cambridge to London
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cambridge to London by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Cambridge to London
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
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