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Which bus from Bristol to Cambridge is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Bristol to Cambridge. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like National Express or FlixBus. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today
from £9
tomorrow
from £11
Friday
from £9
Saturday
from £8
Sunday
from £23
Monday
from £23
Tuesday
from £22

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    8h 35m
    0
    08:00
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    16:35
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £9
  • FlixBus
    6h 45m
    0
    10:20
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    17:05
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £9
  • FlixBus
    7h 10m
    0
    18:50
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    02:00
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £9
  • National Express
    7h 20m
    0
    11:50
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    19:10
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £29
  • National Express
    5h 35m
    0
    18:00
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    23:35
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £56

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    8h 25m
    0
    13:40
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    22:05
    Cambridge
    Trumpington Park and Ride
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £11
  • National Express
    7h 20m
    0
    11:50
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    19:10
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £25
  • National Express
    5h 5m
    0
    04:50
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    09:55
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £50
  • National Express
    5h 45m
    0
    05:50
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    11:35
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £50

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    7h 0m
    0
    17:30
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    00:30
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £9
  • FlixBus
    7h 10m
    0
    18:50
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    02:00
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £9
  • FlixBus
    6h 45m
    0
    17:45
    Bristol
    Coldharbour Lane
    00:30
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £9
  • National Express
    7h 20m
    0
    11:50
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    19:10
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £28
  • National Express
    5h 45m
    0
    05:50
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    11:35
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £50

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    7h 0m
    0
    17:30
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    00:30
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £8
  • FlixBus
    7h 10m
    0
    18:50
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    02:00
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £8
  • FlixBus
    6h 45m
    0
    17:45
    Bristol
    Coldharbour Lane
    00:30
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £8
  • National Express
    7h 0m
    0
    11:50
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    18:50
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £25
  • National Express
    4h 55m
    0
    05:00
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    09:55
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £50

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    8h 25m
    0
    13:40
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    22:05
    Cambridge
    Trumpington Park and Ride
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £23
  • National Express
    7h 0m
    0
    11:50
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    18:50
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £29
  • National Express
    4h 55m
    0
    05:00
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    09:55
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £50
  • National Express
    5h 35m
    0
    06:00
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    11:35
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £50

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    7h 20m
    0
    11:50
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    19:10
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £23
  • National Express
    5h 35m
    0
    18:00
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    23:35
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £46
  • National Express
    5h 20m
    0
    18:00
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    23:20
    Cambridge
    Trumpington Park and Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £46
  • National Express
    5h 5m
    0
    04:50
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    09:55
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £50
  • National Express
    5h 45m
    0
    05:50
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    11:35
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £50

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    7h 20m
    0
    11:50
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    19:10
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £22
  • National Express
    4h 50m
    0
    04:50
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    09:40
    Cambridge
    Trumpington Park and Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £50
  • National Express
    5h 5m
    0
    04:50
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    09:55
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £50
  • National Express
    5h 10m
    0
    08:00
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    13:10
    Cambridge
    Trumpington Park and Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £51
  • National Express
    5h 10m
    0
    10:00
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    15:10
    Cambridge
    Trumpington Park and Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £51

What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Bristol and Cambridge?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Bristol to Cambridge. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.
Friday is the busiest day, with more than 37 daily coaches from Bristol to Cambridge. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 17 daily coaches between Bristol and Cambridge.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 74 coaches from Bristol to Cambridge, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Bristol and Cambridge, with 24 offers.

All facts for Bristol to Cambridge bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like National Express and FlixBus that travel daily 24 times by bus from Bristol to Cambridge in one click. Book your Bristol to Cambridge bus ticket starting from £8!

Cheapest Bus £8
Fastest Bus 4h 40m
Earliest Coach 04:50
Latest Coach 18:00
Daily Bus Connections 24 Ø
Distance 204.0 km
Coach Companies National Express and FlixBus

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Bristol to Cambridge?

Every day, 24 buses from 2 coach companies leave Bristol for Cambridge. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 23/04/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 21/04
Tuesday 22/04
Wednesday 23/04
£29
Thursday 24/04
£25
Friday 25/04
£28
Saturday 26/04
£25
Sunday 27/04
£23
Monday 28/04
£23
Tuesday 29/04
£22
Wednesday 30/04
£22
Thursday 01/05
£22
Friday 02/05
£25
Saturday 03/05
Sunday 04/05
£25
Monday 05/05
£26
Tuesday 06/05
Wednesday 07/05
£10
Thursday 08/05
£22
Friday 09/05
£23
Saturday 10/05
£23
Sunday 11/05
£22
Monday 12/05
£22
Tuesday 13/05
£22
Wednesday 14/05
Thursday 15/05
£41
Friday 16/05
£37
Saturday 17/05
£26
Sunday 18/05

The cheapest time to travel from Bristol to Cambridge

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Bristol to Cambridge, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £8, Saturday is the cheapest day for a coach from Bristol to Cambridge. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £23.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Bristol to Cambridge, with £8. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £13.

How to save money travelling from Bristol to Cambridge

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Bristol to Cambridge in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Bristol to Cambridge, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Bristol to Cambridge are also emptier.

Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.

What are the most popular bus companies from Bristol to Cambridge?

These are the most booked bus companies by our users on the Bristol to Cambridge timetable.

National Express from Bristol to Cambridge

National Express

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Bristol to Cambridge:

Cheapest Price £22
Fastest Coach 4h 40m
Earliest Coach 04:50
Last Coach 18:00
Daily Connections 17 Ø
Found on 22/04/2025

FlixBus from Bristol to Cambridge

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Bristol to Cambridge:

Cheapest Price £8
Fastest Coach 6h 10m
Earliest Coach 08:00
Last Coach 13:40
Daily Connections 10 Ø
Found on 19/04/2025
In total 2 operators offer buses for this route. Find all bus timetables for them. Each coach company has a dedicated cancellation policy and possibilities for transport luggage on the bus. Check also special conditions to travel with kids or coach cards with rebates.

All bus stations and stops in Bristol and Cambridge

Here is a map with all coach stations in Bristol and Cambridge. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Bristol to Cambridge? Compare all modes of transports from Bristol to Cambridge.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Bristol to Cambridge

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Bristol to Cambridge. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Bristol to Cambridge bus

How much does a Bristol Cambridge coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Bristol Cambridge bus trip is available from £8 and takes 7h 0m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Bristol to Cambridge?

This connection is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £8 to £65. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Cambridge.

How many connections are available for the Bristol Cambridge route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Bristol to Cambridge is offered by roughly 24 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Cambridge from Bristol take?

The quickest coach from Bristol to Cambridge is provided by National Express and takes 4h 40m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £50. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Bristol to Cambridge?

The earliest bus to Cambridge departs from Bristol at 04:50. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Bristol to Cambridge?

The latest bus to Cambridge departs from Bristol at 18:00. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Bristol Cambridge route?

Passengers looking to travel from Bristol to Cambridge can travel with National Express and FlixBus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Cambridge?

You can check all the direct connections between Bristol and Cambridge by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the bus to Cambridge from Bristol?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Bristol Cambridge bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Bristol Cambridge bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Bristol to Cambridge on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Bristol to Cambridge

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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