Bus and Coach from Cambridge to Bristol: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Cambridge to Bristol

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

today

£12

tomorrow

£9

Sunday

£13

Monday

Tuesday

£12

Wednesday

£13

Thursday

£29

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	8h 5m	12:40	Cambridge	Parkside	20:45	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	£12	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 20/03/2026 12:40:00 to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/03/2026 20:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
FlixBus	8h 35m	14:25	Cambridge	Parkside	23:00	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	£12	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 20/03/2026 14:25:00 to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/03/2026 23:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
FlixBus	8h 25m	16:30	Cambridge	Parkside	00:55	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	£12	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 20/03/2026 16:30:00 to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/03/2026 00:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
National Express	5h 30m	12:15	Cambridge	Parkside	17:45	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	£27	A Bus from National Express goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 20/03/2026 12:15:00 to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/03/2026 17:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
National Express	5h 15m	12:30	Cambridge	Trumpington Park and Ride	17:45	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	£27	A Bus from National Express goes from Trumpington Park and Ride, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 20/03/2026 12:30:00 to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/03/2026 17:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 8m	11:50	Cambridge	Parkside	19:58	Bristol	Clifton Down	Economy	£9	A Bus from National Express goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 21/03/2026 11:50:00 to Clifton Down, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/03/2026 19:58:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 8m
FlixBus	7h 29m	16:30	Cambridge	Parkside	23:59	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 21/03/2026 16:30:00 to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/03/2026 23:59:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 29m
FlixBus	7h 4m	16:55	Cambridge	Trumpington Park and Ride	23:59	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Trumpington Park and Ride, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 21/03/2026 16:55:00 to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/03/2026 23:59:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 4m
FlixBus	6h 50m	02:15	Cambridge	Trumpington Park and Ride	09:05	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Trumpington Park and Ride, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 21/03/2026 02:15:00 to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/03/2026 09:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
National Express	5h 30m	11:50	Cambridge	Parkside	17:20	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	£29	A Bus from National Express goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 21/03/2026 11:50:00 to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/03/2026 17:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	7h 5m	02:00	Cambridge	Parkside	09:05	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 22/03/2026 02:00:00 to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/03/2026 09:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
FlixBus	8h 5m	12:40	Cambridge	Parkside	20:45	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 22/03/2026 12:40:00 to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/03/2026 20:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
FlixBus	7h 29m	16:30	Cambridge	Parkside	23:59	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 22/03/2026 16:30:00 to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/03/2026 23:59:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 29m
National Express	5h 30m	11:50	Cambridge	Parkside	17:20	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from National Express goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 22/03/2026 11:50:00 to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/03/2026 17:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
National Express	8h 5m	11:50	Cambridge	Parkside	19:55	Bristol	University Queens Rd	Economy	£23	A Bus from National Express goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 22/03/2026 11:50:00 to University Queens Rd, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/03/2026 19:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	7h 5m	02:00	Cambridge	Parkside	09:05	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	£12	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 24/03/2026 02:00:00 to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/03/2026 09:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
FlixBus	8h 20m	04:40	Cambridge	Parkside	13:00	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	£12	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 24/03/2026 04:40:00 to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/03/2026 13:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
FlixBus	8h 10m	06:30	Cambridge	Parkside	14:40	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	£12	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 24/03/2026 06:30:00 to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/03/2026 14:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
National Express	6h 10m	09:50	Cambridge	Parkside	16:00	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	£23	A Bus from National Express goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 24/03/2026 09:50:00 to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/03/2026 16:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
National Express	5h 40m	11:50	Cambridge	Parkside	17:30	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	£24	A Bus from National Express goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 24/03/2026 11:50:00 to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/03/2026 17:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	7h 5m	02:00	Cambridge	Parkside	09:05	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 25/03/2026 02:00:00 to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/03/2026 09:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
FlixBus	8h 20m	04:40	Cambridge	Parkside	13:00	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 25/03/2026 04:40:00 to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/03/2026 13:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
FlixBus	8h 10m	06:30	Cambridge	Parkside	14:40	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 25/03/2026 06:30:00 to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/03/2026 14:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
National Express	6h 10m	09:50	Cambridge	Parkside	16:00	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	£23	A Bus from National Express goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 25/03/2026 09:50:00 to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/03/2026 16:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
National Express	5h 40m	11:50	Cambridge	Parkside	17:30	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	£24	A Bus from National Express goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 25/03/2026 11:50:00 to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/03/2026 17:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 10m	09:50	Cambridge	Parkside	16:00	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	£29	A Bus from National Express goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 26/03/2026 09:50:00 to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/03/2026 16:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
National Express	5h 40m	11:50	Cambridge	Parkside	17:30	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	£35	A Bus from National Express goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 26/03/2026 11:50:00 to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/03/2026 17:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
National Express	5h 30m	12:15	Cambridge	Parkside	17:45	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	£35	A Bus from National Express goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 26/03/2026 12:15:00 to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/03/2026 17:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
National Express	5h 15m	12:30	Cambridge	Trumpington Park and Ride	17:45	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	£35	A Bus from National Express goes from Trumpington Park and Ride, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 26/03/2026 12:30:00 to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/03/2026 17:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
National Express	5h 40m	03:50	Cambridge	Parkside	09:30	Bristol	Coach Station	Economy	£46	A Bus from National Express goes from Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 26/03/2026 03:50:00 to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/03/2026 09:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m

Did you know that if you travel from Cambridge to Bristol via Luton Airport, you can save more than £9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  6h 0m
  
  0
  
  12:50
  
  Cambridge
  Trumpington Park and Ride
  
  13:55
  
  Luton Airport
  Luton Airport Parkway
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £9
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Trumpington Park and Ride, Cambridge (United Kingdom) at 26/03/2026 12:50:00 to Luton Airport Parkway, Luton Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/03/2026 13:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
- FlixBus
  
  4h 50m
  
  0
  
  14:00
  
  Luton Airport
  Luton Airport Parkway
  
  18:50
  
  Bristol
  Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £10
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Luton Airport Parkway, Luton Airport (United Kingdom) at 26/03/2026 14:00:00 to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/03/2026 18:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m
Travel time is 0h 45m longer, but you will save £9

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Cambridge to Bristol is £9 on 21/03/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Cambridge and Bristol

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

Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 35 daily coaches from Cambridge to Bristol. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 16 daily coaches between Cambridge and Bristol.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 76 coaches from Cambridge to Bristol, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Cambridge and Bristol, with 12 offers.

Facts about coaches from Cambridge to Bristol

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 28 times every day by bus from Cambridge to Bristol in one click! Book your bus ticket from Cambridge to Bristol starting from £9!

Cheapest Bus	£9
Fastest Bus	4h 55m
Earliest Coach	12:15
Latest Coach	18:35
Daily Bus Connections	28 Ø
Distance	204.0 km
Coach Companies	National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Cambridge to Bristol

Every day, 28 buses from 2 coach companies leave Cambridge for Bristol: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 20/03/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 16/03

Tuesday 17/03

Wednesday 18/03

Thursday 19/03

Friday 20/03

£12

Saturday 21/03

£17

Sunday 22/03

£13

Monday 23/03

Tuesday 24/03

£12

Wednesday 25/03

£13

Thursday 26/03

£29

Friday 27/03

£18

Saturday 28/03

£17

Sunday 29/03

£17

Monday 30/03

£14

Tuesday 31/03

£24

Wednesday 01/04

£25

Thursday 02/04

£29

Friday 03/04

£18

Saturday 04/04

£17

Sunday 05/04

Monday 06/04

£70

Tuesday 07/04

£27

Wednesday 08/04

£27

Thursday 09/04

£27

Friday 10/04

£18

Saturday 11/04

£17

Sunday 12/04

The cheapest time to travel from Cambridge to Bristol

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

With a price starting from £9, Saturday is the cheapest day for a coach from Cambridge to Bristol. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £27.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cambridge to Bristol, with £9. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £37.

How to save money travelling from Cambridge to Bristol

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 Cambridge to Bristol 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 Cambridge to Bristol, 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 Cambridge to Bristol are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Cambridge to Bristol

These are the most booked bus companies between Cambridge to Bristol from our users.

National Express from Cambridge to Bristol

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

Cheapest Price	£9
Fastest Coach	4h 55m
Earliest Coach	12:15
Last Coach	18:35
Daily Connections	16 Ø
Found on	20/03/2026

FlixBus from Cambridge to Bristol

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

Cheapest Price	£12
Fastest Coach	6h 0m
Earliest Coach	12:30
Last Coach	16:55
Daily Connections	14 Ø
Found on	20/03/2026

All bus stations and stops in Cambridge and Bristol

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Cambridge and Bristol.

Parkside

Parkside 36

Trumpington Park and Ride

Hauxton Road

Trumpington

High Street

Babraham Crossroads

Cambridge Rd

Jesus College

Victoria Ave

Coach Station

Cannon Street/Whitson St

Bond Street

Bond Street 34

UWE

Coldharbour Lane

Clifton Down

Whiteladies Road 1-3

University Queens Rd

Queens Road

Service and Comfort on the bus from Cambridge to Bristol

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

FAQs about the Cambridge to Bristol bus

How much does a Cambridge - Bristol coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Cambridge - Bristol bus trip is available from £9 and takes 8h 8m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Cambridge to Bristol is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £9 to £78. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

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

Each day, the bus route from Cambridge to Bristol is offered by roughly 28 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Bristol from Cambridge take?

The quickest coach from Cambridge to Bristol is provided by National Express and takes 4h 55m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £75. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Cambridge to Bristol?

The earliest bus to Bristol departs from Cambridge at 12:15. 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 Cambridge to Bristol?

The latest bus to Bristol departs from Cambridge at 18:35. 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 Cambridge - Bristol route?

Passengers looking to travel from Cambridge to Bristol 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 Cambridge and Bristol?

You can check all the direct connections between Cambridge and Bristol 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 Bristol from Cambridge?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Cambridge Bristol 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 Cambridge Bristol 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 Cambridge to Bristol on your planned travel date.

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

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 28 daily trips between Cambridge and Bristol. 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 Cambridge to Bristol?

Prices and availability for 28 trips between Cambridge and Bristol 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 Cambridge to Bristol

Economy

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

More bus routes to Cambridge and to Bristol

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