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Compare all timetables for the bus from Bristol to Cambridge

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Bristol to Cambridge from various bus operators like National Express or FlixBus for the next days.

today
$17
tomorrow
$18
Wednesday
$30
Thursday
$30
Friday
$20
Saturday
$20
Sunday
$19

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 7h 45m 6:10 AM Bristol Coach Station 1:55 PM Cambridge Parkside  Economy $17
FlixBus 7h 40m 2:10 PM Bristol Coach Station 9:50 PM Cambridge Parkside  Economy $17
FlixBus 6h 35m 3:25 PM Bristol Coach Station 10:00 PM Cambridge Parkside  Economy $17
National Express 5h 35m 11:30 AM Bristol Coach Station 5:05 PM Cambridge Parkside  Economy $35
National Express 7h 10m 12:00 PM Bristol Coach Station 7:10 PM Cambridge Parkside  Economy $53

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 7h 45m 6:10 AM Bristol Coach Station 1:55 PM Cambridge Parkside  Economy $18
FlixBus 7h 30m 6:20 PM Bristol Coach Station 1:50 AM Cambridge Parkside  Economy $18
FlixBus 6h 20m 4:35 AM Bristol Coach Station 10:55 AM Cambridge Trumpington Park and Ride  Economy $18
National Express 5h 45m 11:20 AM Bristol Coach Station 5:05 PM Cambridge Parkside  Economy $28
National Express 6h 40m 12:30 PM Bristol Coach Station 7:10 PM Cambridge Parkside  Economy $30

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 40m 12:30 PM Bristol Coach Station 7:10 PM Cambridge Parkside  Economy $30
National Express 5h 45m 11:20 AM Bristol Coach Station 5:05 PM Cambridge Parkside  Economy $33
National Express 5h 45m 5:50 AM Bristol Coach Station 11:35 AM Cambridge Parkside  Economy $46
National Express 6h 20m 3:15 PM Bristol Coach Station 9:35 PM Cambridge Parkside  Economy $46
National Express 5h 30m 5:50 AM Bristol Coach Station 11:20 AM Cambridge Trumpington Park and Ride  Economy $46
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bristol to Cambridge via Luton Airport, you can save more than $4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      6h 15m
      0
      3:25 PM
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      8:35 PM
      Luton Airport
      Luton Airport Parkway Train Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $14
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      1h 0m
      0
      8:40 PM
      Luton Airport
      Luton Airport Parkway Train Station
      9:40 PM
      Cambridge
      Trumpington Park and Ride
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $13
    Travel time is 0h 45m longer, but you will save $4

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 40m 12:30 PM Bristol Coach Station 7:10 PM Cambridge Parkside  Economy $30
National Express 6h 58m 10:07 AM Bristol Black Boy Hill 5:05 PM Cambridge Parkside  Economy $33
National Express 5h 45m 11:20 AM Bristol Coach Station 5:05 PM Cambridge Parkside  Economy $35
National Express 5h 45m 5:50 AM Bristol Coach Station 11:35 AM Cambridge Parkside  Economy $36
National Express 6h 20m 3:15 PM Bristol Coach Station 9:35 PM Cambridge Parkside  Economy $36
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bristol to Cambridge via Luton Airport, you can save more than $4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      6h 15m
      0
      3:25 PM
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      8:35 PM
      Luton Airport
      Luton Airport Parkway Train Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $14
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      1h 0m
      0
      8:40 PM
      Luton Airport
      Luton Airport Parkway Train Station
      9:40 PM
      Cambridge
      Trumpington Park and Ride
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $13
    Travel time is 0h 30m longer, but you will save $4

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 6h 40m 4:35 AM Bristol Coach Station 11:15 AM Cambridge Parkside  Economy $20
FlixBus 7h 45m 6:10 AM Bristol Coach Station 1:55 PM Cambridge Parkside  Economy $20
FlixBus 7h 40m 2:10 PM Bristol Coach Station 9:50 PM Cambridge Parkside  Economy $20
National Express 7h 10m 12:00 PM Bristol Coach Station 7:10 PM Cambridge Parkside  Economy $32
National Express 5h 35m 11:30 AM Bristol Coach Station 5:05 PM Cambridge Parkside  Economy $33

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 6h 40m 4:35 AM Bristol Coach Station 11:15 AM Cambridge Parkside  Economy $20
FlixBus 7h 40m 2:10 PM Bristol Coach Station 9:50 PM Cambridge Parkside  Economy $20
FlixBus 7h 30m 6:20 PM Bristol Coach Station 1:50 AM Cambridge Parkside  Economy $20
National Express 5h 25m 11:30 AM Bristol Coach Station 4:55 PM Cambridge Parkside  Economy $35
National Express 6h 50m 12:00 PM Bristol Coach Station 6:50 PM Cambridge Parkside  Economy $39

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 6h 40m 4:35 AM Bristol Coach Station 11:15 AM Cambridge Parkside  Economy $19
FlixBus 7h 25m 8:25 AM Bristol Coach Station 3:50 PM Cambridge Parkside  Economy $19
FlixBus 5h 40m 4:20 PM Bristol Coach Station 10:00 PM Cambridge Parkside  Economy $19
National Express 6h 28m 10:27 AM Bristol Black Boy Hill 4:55 PM Cambridge Parkside  Economy $32
National Express 5h 25m 11:30 AM Bristol Coach Station 4:55 PM Cambridge Parkside  Economy $34

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Bristol to Cambridge is $16 on 3/26/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Bristol and Cambridge

See here how frequent the connections between Bristol and Cambridge are, during different times and days of the week.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 32 daily buses from Bristol to Cambridge. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 19 daily coaches between Bristol and Cambridge.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 62 buses from Bristol to Cambridge, while Night sees the fewest connections between Bristol and Cambridge, with 34 offers.

Facts about the bus from Bristol to Cambridge

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 26 times every day by bus from Bristol to Cambridge in one click! Book your bus ticket from Bristol to Cambridge starting from $16!

Cheapest Bus $16
Fastest Bus 4h 40m
Earliest Bus 4:35 AM
Latest Bus 7:50 PM
Daily Bus Routes 26 Ø
Distance 126.8 miles
Bus Companies National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Bristol to Cambridge

Every day, 26 buses from 2 bus companies leave Bristol for Cambridge: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 03/16/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 03/15
Monday 03/16
$35
Tuesday 03/17
$18
Wednesday 03/18
$30
Thursday 03/19
$36
Friday 03/20
$21
Saturday 03/21
$21
Sunday 03/22
$19
Monday 03/23
Tuesday 03/24
Wednesday 03/25
$30
Thursday 03/26
$16
Friday 03/27
$33
Saturday 03/28
$24
Sunday 03/29
$21
Monday 03/30
$25
Tuesday 03/31
$28
Wednesday 04/01
$19
Thursday 04/02
$21
Friday 04/03
$22
Saturday 04/04
$46
Sunday 04/05
$24
Monday 04/06
Tuesday 04/07
Wednesday 04/08
Thursday 04/09
$21
Friday 04/10
Saturday 04/11

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 $16, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Bristol to Cambridge. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $20.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Bristol to Cambridge, with $16. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $17.

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 a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

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 bus 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 buses from Bristol to Cambridge are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Bristol and Cambridge

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Bristol and Cambridge.

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.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Bristol to Cambridge

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Bristol to Cambridge? Or which bus companies serve the route Bristol to Cambridge? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Bristol to Cambridge bus

How much does a Bristol Cambridge bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $16 and takes 7h 45m to reach Cambridge. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $16 and $89. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Cambridge.

On average, how many connections are available from Bristol to Cambridge each day?

Every day, the Bristol to Cambridge bus route is served by approximately 26 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Bristol to Cambridge take?

The fastest bus from Bristol to Cambridge is offered by National Express and takes 4h 40m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $66. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Bristol to Cambridge?

The earliest bus arriving in Cambridge from Bristol starts at 4:35 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Bristol to Cambridge?

The latest bus trip departing from Bristol for Cambridge starts at 7:50 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Bristol Cambridge route?

When traveling by bus from Bristol to Cambridge, passengers can travel with National Express and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works 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 Bristol to Cambridge bus route?

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 Bristol Cambridge bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus 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 traveling 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.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Bristol to Cambridge?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 26 daily trips between Bristol and Cambridge. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Bristol to Cambridge?

Prices and availability for 26 trips between Bristol and Cambridge change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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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