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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Oxford to Cambridge
Cheapest price
€51
Average price
€55
Fastest journey
5 h 5 m
Average duration
5 h 50 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
106 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Oxford to Cambridge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Oxford to Cambridge will cost around €55 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €51.
Of the 3 buses that leave Oxford for Cambridge on Sun, Jan 04, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jan 04 the direct buses cover the 106 km distance in an average of 5 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 5 m .
On Sun, Jan 04 the slowest buses will take 6 h 55 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.
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Compare train and bus for Oxford to Cambridge
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oxford to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €38. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 21m. 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 bus costs an average of €38, and a train costs an average of €40.
Distance: 106 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
€55 Average price Cheapest | €78 Average price |
4h 24m Average total duration 3h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 51m Average total duration Fastest 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Oxford to Cambridge bus times
The table below shows live departures for Oxford to Cambridge buses for today, Saturday, January 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:30 AM Oxford | 5h30 | 1:00 PM Cambridge | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:40 AM Oxford | 5h15 | 3:55 PM Cambridge | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5:50 PM Oxford | 6h55 | 12:45 AM Cambridge | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, January 4 | |||||
| 5:30 AM Oxford | 5h05 | 10:35 AM Cambridge | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Oxford to Cambridge
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Buses from Oxford to Cambridge run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 54m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €38 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 106 km distance in 4h 40m.
Distance 106 km |
Average bus duration 3h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price €38 |
Buses per day 9 |
Fastest bus 4h 40m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: Megabus, National Express from Oxford to CambridgeYou can travel by bus between Oxford to Cambridge with Megabus, National Express for as low as €38. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Oxford to Cambridge
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Oxford to Cambridge
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Nero (in the station)
- The Four Candles (0.2 km)
- The White Rabbit (0.3 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the waiting area.
- Bus: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 27, 28, 31, 35, 36, 40, 41, 44, 46, 63, 66, 70, 77, 100, 280, 500, S1, S2, S3, S5, S8, S9, X3, X13, X32, X39, X40, X90
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