Bus tickets Bournemouth to Cambridge from £31

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Which bus from Bournemouth to Cambridge is the best?

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

today
tomorrow
from £31
Friday
Saturday
from £35
Sunday
from £35
Monday
Tuesday
from £34

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    7h 40m
    0
    15:55
    Bournemouth
    University
    23:35
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £31
  • National Express
    7h 15m
    0
    18:30
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    01:45
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £34
  • National Express
    7h 10m
    0
    02:35
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    09:45
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £42
  • National Express
    10h 10m
    0
    09:50
    Bournemouth
    University
    20:00
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £42
  • National Express
    6h 35m
    0
    03:20
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    09:55
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £58
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bournemouth to Cambridge via London, you can save more than £22? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      4h 20m
      0
      18:25
      Bournemouth
      Coach Station
      20:30
      London
      Hammersmith
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £4
      • Waiting Time 0h 35m
    • FlixBus
      1h 40m
      0
      21:05
      London
      Finchley Road Station
      22:45
      Cambridge
      Trumpington Park and Ride
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £5
    Travel Time is 2h 15m shorter, and you will save £22

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    7h 25m
    0
    16:10
    Bournemouth
    University
    23:35
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £35
  • National Express
    6h 45m
    0
    04:50
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    11:35
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £37
  • National Express
    6h 30m
    0
    04:50
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    11:20
    Cambridge
    Trumpington Park and Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £37
  • National Express
    7h 20m
    0
    07:05
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    14:25
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £38
  • National Express
    7h 5m
    0
    07:05
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    14:10
    Cambridge
    Trumpington Park and Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £38
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bournemouth to Cambridge via London, you can save more than £26? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      4h 20m
      0
      18:25
      Bournemouth
      Coach Station
      20:30
      London
      Hammersmith
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £4
      • Waiting Time 0h 35m
    • FlixBus
      1h 40m
      0
      21:05
      London
      Finchley Road Station
      22:45
      Cambridge
      Trumpington Park and Ride
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £5
    Travel Time is 2h 10m shorter, and you will save £26

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    6h 45m
    0
    04:50
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    11:35
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £35
  • National Express
    6h 30m
    0
    04:50
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    11:20
    Cambridge
    Trumpington Park and Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £35
  • National Express
    7h 25m
    0
    16:10
    Bournemouth
    University
    23:35
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £35
  • National Express
    7h 20m
    0
    07:05
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    14:25
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £37
  • National Express
    7h 5m
    0
    07:05
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    14:10
    Cambridge
    Trumpington Park and Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £37
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bournemouth to Cambridge via London, you can save more than £26? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      4h 20m
      0
      18:25
      Bournemouth
      Coach Station
      20:30
      London
      Hammersmith
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £4
      • Waiting Time 0h 35m
    • FlixBus
      1h 40m
      0
      21:05
      London
      Finchley Road Station
      22:45
      Cambridge
      Trumpington Park and Ride
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £5
    Travel Time is 2h 10m shorter, and you will save £26

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    7h 15m
    0
    18:30
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    01:45
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £34
  • National Express
    7h 0m
    0
    18:30
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    01:30
    Cambridge
    Trumpington Park and Ride
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £34
  • National Express
    7h 40m
    0
    15:55
    Bournemouth
    University
    23:35
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £34
  • National Express
    10h 10m
    0
    09:50
    Bournemouth
    University
    20:00
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £37
  • National Express
    7h 10m
    0
    02:35
    Bournemouth
    Train Station
    09:45
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £40
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bournemouth to Cambridge via London, you can save more than £25? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      4h 20m
      0
      18:25
      Bournemouth
      Coach Station
      20:30
      London
      Hammersmith
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £4
      • Waiting Time 0h 35m
    • FlixBus
      1h 40m
      0
      21:05
      London
      Finchley Road Station
      22:45
      Cambridge
      Trumpington Park and Ride
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £5
    Travel Time is 2h 40m shorter, and you will save £25

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

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Bournemouth 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.
Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 24 daily coaches from Bournemouth to Cambridge. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 12 daily coaches between Bournemouth and Cambridge.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 31 coaches from Bournemouth to Cambridge, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Bournemouth and Cambridge, with 7 offers.

All facts for Bournemouth to Cambridge bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like National Express that travel daily 20 times by bus from Bournemouth to Cambridge in one click. Book your Bournemouth to Cambridge bus ticket starting from £31!

Cheapest Bus £31
Fastest Bus 5h 35m
Earliest Coach 02:35
Latest Coach 18:30
Daily Bus Connections 20 Ø
Distance 215.6 km
Coach Companies National Express

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Bournemouth to Cambridge?

Every day, 20 buses from 1 coach companies leave Bournemouth for Cambridge. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 22/05/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 19/05
Tuesday 20/05
Wednesday 21/05
Thursday 22/05
£31
Friday 23/05
Saturday 24/05
£35
Sunday 25/05
£35
Monday 26/05
Tuesday 27/05
£34
Wednesday 28/05
Thursday 29/05
£34
Friday 30/05
Saturday 31/05
Sunday 01/06
Monday 02/06
£27
Tuesday 03/06
Wednesday 04/06
£27
Thursday 05/06
Friday 06/06
Saturday 07/06
£30
Sunday 08/06
Monday 09/06
Tuesday 10/06
Wednesday 11/06
Thursday 12/06
£27
Friday 13/06
£27
Saturday 14/06
Sunday 15/06

The cheapest time to travel from Bournemouth to Cambridge

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Bournemouth to Cambridge, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £31, Thursday is the cheapest day for a coach from Bournemouth to Cambridge. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £35.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Bournemouth to Cambridge, with £31. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £37.

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

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

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

National Express from Bournemouth to Cambridge

National Express

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

Cheapest Price £31
Fastest Coach 5h 35m
Earliest Coach 02:35
Last Coach 18:30
Daily Connections 20 Ø
Found on 19/05/2025
In total 1 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 Bournemouth and Cambridge

Here is a map with all coach stations in Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth to Cambridge? Compare all modes of transports from Bournemouth to Cambridge.

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

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth to Cambridge bus

How much does a Bournemouth Cambridge coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Bournemouth Cambridge bus trip is available from £31 and takes 7h 40m. Compare offers and save money!

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

This connection is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £31 to £63. 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 Bournemouth Cambridge route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Bournemouth to Cambridge is offered by roughly 20 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Cambridge from Bournemouth take?

The quickest coach from Bournemouth to Cambridge is provided by National Express and takes 5h 35m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £58. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Bournemouth to Cambridge?

The earliest bus to Cambridge departs from Bournemouth at 02:35. 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 Bournemouth to Cambridge?

The latest bus to Cambridge departs from Bournemouth at 18:30. 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 Bournemouth Cambridge route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Bournemouth and Cambridge?

You can check all the direct connections between Bournemouth 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.

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

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 Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth to Cambridge on your planned travel date.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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