Bus Cheltenham to Cambridge: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Cheltenham to Cambridge

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

today

$33

tomorrow

$45

Saturday

$22

Sunday

Monday

$42

Tuesday

Wednesday

$31

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	5h 10m	4:30 PM	Cheltenham	Royal Well Bus Station	9:40 PM	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	$33	A Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Bus Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 12/4/2025 4:30:00 PM to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/4/2025 9:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
National Express	5h 15m	6:20 AM	Cheltenham	Royal Well Bus Station	11:35 AM	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	$42	A Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Bus Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 12/4/2025 6:20:00 AM to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/4/2025 11:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
National Express	6h 45m	7:00 PM	Cheltenham	Royal Well Bus Station	1:45 AM	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	$43	A Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Bus Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 12/4/2025 7:00:00 PM to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 1:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
National Express	7h 25m	12:35 PM	Cheltenham	Royal Well Bus Station	8:00 PM	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	$51	A Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Bus Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 12/4/2025 12:35:00 PM to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/4/2025 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
National Express	6h 55m	3:00 AM	Cheltenham	Royal Well Bus Station	9:55 AM	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	$68	A Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Bus Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 12/4/2025 3:00:00 AM to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/4/2025 9:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $68 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 45m	6:00 PM	Cheltenham	Royal Well Bus Station	1:45 AM	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	$45	A Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Bus Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 6:00:00 PM to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 1:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
National Express	5h 50m	5:45 AM	Cheltenham	Royal Well Bus Station	11:35 AM	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	$49	A Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Bus Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 5:45:00 AM to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 11:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
National Express	6h 5m	3:35 PM	Cheltenham	Royal Well Bus Station	9:40 PM	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	$51	A Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Bus Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 3:35:00 PM to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 9:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
National Express	5h 45m	2:15 PM	Cheltenham	Royal Well Bus Station	8:00 PM	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	$68	A Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Bus Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 2:15:00 PM to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $68 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
National Express	6h 55m	3:00 AM	Cheltenham	Royal Well Bus Station	9:55 AM	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	$71	A Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Bus Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 3:00:00 AM to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 9:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m

Did you know that if you travel from Cheltenham to Cambridge via Gloucester, you can save more than $17? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  Save more than 38%
  
  6h 30m
  
  Cheltenham
  
  7 mi
  
  3:10 PM
  
  Gloucester
  Transport Hub
  
  9:40 PM
  
  Cambridge
  Trumpington Park and Ride
  
  0 mi
  
  Economy
  
  $28
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Transport Hub, Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 3:10:00 PM to Trumpington Park and Ride, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 9:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	6h 20m	3:40 PM	Cheltenham	Royal Well Bus Station	10:00 PM	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	$22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Royal Well Bus Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 3:40:00 PM to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 10:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
FlixBus	6h 0m	3:40 PM	Cheltenham	Royal Well Bus Station	9:40 PM	Cambridge	Trumpington Park and Ride	Economy	$22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Royal Well Bus Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 3:40:00 PM to Trumpington Park and Ride, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 9:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
FlixBus	5h 50m	5:25 AM	Cheltenham	Royal Well Bus Station	11:15 AM	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	$26	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Royal Well Bus Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 5:25:00 AM to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 11:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
National Express	5h 55m	3:45 PM	Cheltenham	Royal Well Bus Station	9:40 PM	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	$37	A Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Bus Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 3:45:00 PM to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 9:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
National Express	7h 35m	6:10 PM	Cheltenham	Royal Well Bus Station	1:45 AM	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	$44	A Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Bus Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 6:10:00 PM to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 1:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	5h 50m	5:45 AM	Cheltenham	Royal Well Bus Station	11:35 AM	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	$42	A Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Bus Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 5:45:00 AM to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 11:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
National Express	6h 5m	3:35 PM	Cheltenham	Royal Well Bus Station	9:40 PM	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	$44	A Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Bus Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 3:35:00 PM to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 9:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
National Express	6h 45m	3:00 AM	Cheltenham	Royal Well Bus Station	9:45 AM	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	$45	A Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Bus Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 3:00:00 AM to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 9:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
National Express	7h 45m	6:00 PM	Cheltenham	Royal Well Bus Station	1:45 AM	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	$45	A Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Bus Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 6:00:00 PM to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 1:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
National Express	5h 50m	9:35 AM	Cheltenham	Royal Well Bus Station	3:25 PM	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	$72	A Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Bus Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 9:35:00 AM to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 3:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $72 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m

Did you know that if you travel from Cheltenham to Cambridge via Gloucester, you can save more than $0? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  Save more than 1%
  
  6h 30m
  
  Cheltenham
  
  7 mi
  
  5:05 AM
  
  Gloucester
  Transport Hub
  
  11:35 AM
  
  Cambridge
  Parkside
  
  0 mi
  
  Economy
  
  $42
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Transport Hub, Gloucester (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 5:05:00 AM to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 11:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	5h 10m	4:30 PM	Cheltenham	Royal Well Bus Station	9:40 PM	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	$31	A Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Bus Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 4:30:00 PM to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 9:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
National Express	5h 15m	6:20 AM	Cheltenham	Royal Well Bus Station	11:35 AM	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	$37	A Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Bus Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 6:20:00 AM to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 11:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
National Express	6h 45m	3:00 AM	Cheltenham	Royal Well Bus Station	9:45 AM	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	$45	A Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Bus Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 3:00:00 AM to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 9:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
National Express	6h 45m	7:00 PM	Cheltenham	Royal Well Bus Station	1:45 AM	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	$45	A Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Bus Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 7:00:00 PM to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 1:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
National Express	7h 25m	12:35 PM	Cheltenham	Royal Well Bus Station	8:00 PM	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	$51	A Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Bus Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 12:35:00 PM to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Cheltenham to Cambridge is $19 on 12/11/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Cheltenham and Cambridge

See here how frequent the connections between Cheltenham and Cambridge are, during different times and days of the week.

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 11 daily buses from Cheltenham to Cambridge. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 6 daily coaches between Cheltenham and Cambridge.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 12 buses from Cheltenham to Cambridge, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Cheltenham and Cambridge, with 5 offers.

Facts about the bus from Cheltenham to Cambridge

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 7 times every day by bus from Cheltenham to Cambridge in one click! Book your bus ticket from Cheltenham to Cambridge starting from $19!

Cheapest Bus	$19
Fastest Bus	5h 10m
Earliest Bus	3:00 AM
Latest Bus	7:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	7 Ø
Distance	95.8 miles
Bus Companies	National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Cheltenham to Cambridge

Every day, 7 buses from 2 bus companies leave Cheltenham for Cambridge: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/04/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

$33

Friday 12/05

$45

Saturday 12/06

$22

Sunday 12/07

Monday 12/08

$42

Tuesday 12/09

Wednesday 12/10

$31

Thursday 12/11

$19

Friday 12/12

Saturday 12/13

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

Saturday 12/20

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

$64

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

$91

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Cheltenham to Cambridge

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Cheltenham to Cambridge, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $19, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Cheltenham to Cambridge. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $45.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cheltenham to Cambridge, with $19. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $43.

How to save money travelling from Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham to Cambridge are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Cheltenham and Cambridge

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

Arle Court

A40 Gloucester Rd

Royal Well Bus Station

Royal Well Rd

Racecourse

Evesham Rd

Charlton Kings

Cirencester Rd

GCHQ Bus Station

Parkside

Parkside 36

Trumpington Park and Ride

Hauxton Road

Babraham Crossroads

Cambridge Rd

Jesus College

Victoria Ave

Trumpington

High Street

Service and Comfort on the bus from Cheltenham to Cambridge

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

FAQs about the Cheltenham to Cambridge bus

How much does a Cheltenham Cambridge bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $19 and takes 6h 20m to reach Cambridge. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $19 and $81. 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 Cheltenham to Cambridge each day?

Every day, the Cheltenham to Cambridge bus route is served by approximately 7 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Cheltenham to Cambridge is offered by National Express and takes 5h 10m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $33. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Cheltenham to Cambridge?

The earliest bus arriving in Cambridge from Cheltenham starts at 3:00 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 Cheltenham to Cambridge?

The latest bus trip departing from Cheltenham for Cambridge starts at 7:00 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 Cheltenham Cambridge route?

When traveling by bus from Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham and Cambridge?

You can check all the direct connections between Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham to Cambridge on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Cheltenham and to Cambridge

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Cheltenham and to Cambridge. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!