Bus and Coach from Cheltenham to Cambridge: Compare all prices

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

£18

tomorrow

£26

Saturday

Sunday

£37

Monday

Tuesday

£35

Wednesday

£46

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	6h 20m	15:40	Cheltenham	Royal Well Coach Station	22:00	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	£18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Royal Well Coach Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 15:40:00 to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 22:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
FlixBus	6h 0m	15:40	Cheltenham	Royal Well Coach Station	21:40	Cambridge	Trumpington Park and Ride	Economy	£18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Royal Well Coach Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 15:40:00 to Trumpington Park and Ride, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 21:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
National Express	6h 45m	19:00	Cheltenham	Royal Well Coach Station	01:45	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	£33	A Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Coach Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 19:00:00 to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 01:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
National Express	7h 25m	12:35	Cheltenham	Royal Well Coach Station	20:00	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	£47	A Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Coach Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 12:35:00 to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 20:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £47 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
National Express	5h 10m	16:30	Cheltenham	Royal Well Coach Station	21:40	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	£47	A Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Coach Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 16:30:00 to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 21:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £47 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	6h 20m	15:40	Cheltenham	Royal Well Coach Station	22:00	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	£26	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Royal Well Coach Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 15:40:00 to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 22:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
FlixBus	6h 0m	15:40	Cheltenham	Royal Well Coach Station	21:40	Cambridge	Trumpington Park and Ride	Economy	£26	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Royal Well Coach Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 15:40:00 to Trumpington Park and Ride, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 21:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
National Express	6h 45m	03:00	Cheltenham	Royal Well Coach Station	09:45	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	£37	A Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Coach Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 03:00:00 to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 09:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
National Express	7h 45m	18:00	Cheltenham	Royal Well Coach Station	01:45	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	£37	A Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Coach Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 18:00:00 to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 01:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
National Express	5h 45m	14:15	Cheltenham	Royal Well Coach Station	20:00	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	£59	A Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Coach Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 14:15:00 to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 20:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £59 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 45m	03:00	Cheltenham	Royal Well Coach Station	09:45	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	£37	A Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Coach Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 03:00:00 to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 09:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
National Express	7h 35m	18:10	Cheltenham	Royal Well Coach Station	01:45	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	£37	A Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Coach Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 18:10:00 to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/12/2025 01:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
National Express	5h 35m	06:00	Cheltenham	Royal Well Coach Station	11:35	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	£62	A Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Coach Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 06:00:00 to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 11:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £62 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
National Express	5h 50m	09:35	Cheltenham	Royal Well Coach Station	15:25	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	£62	A Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Coach Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 09:35:00 to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 15:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £62 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
National Express	5h 55m	15:45	Cheltenham	Royal Well Coach Station	21:40	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	£62	A Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Coach Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 15:45:00 to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 21:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £62 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 45m	03:00	Cheltenham	Royal Well Coach Station	09:45	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	£35	A Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Coach Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 23/12/2025 03:00:00 to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/12/2025 09:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
National Express	6h 45m	19:00	Cheltenham	Royal Well Coach Station	01:45	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	£46	A Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Coach Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 23/12/2025 19:00:00 to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 01:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
National Express	5h 15m	06:20	Cheltenham	Royal Well Coach Station	11:35	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	£58	A Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Coach Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 23/12/2025 06:20:00 to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/12/2025 11:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £58 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
National Express	5h 10m	16:30	Cheltenham	Royal Well Coach Station	21:40	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	£58	A Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Coach Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 23/12/2025 16:30:00 to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/12/2025 21:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £58 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
National Express	7h 25m	12:35	Cheltenham	Royal Well Coach Station	20:00	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	£66	A Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Coach Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 23/12/2025 12:35:00 to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/12/2025 20:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £66 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 45m	03:00	Cheltenham	Royal Well Coach Station	09:45	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	£46	A Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Coach Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 24/12/2025 03:00:00 to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 09:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
National Express	5h 15m	06:20	Cheltenham	Royal Well Coach Station	11:35	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	£66	A Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Coach Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 24/12/2025 06:20:00 to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 11:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £66 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
National Express	6h 20m	09:05	Cheltenham	Royal Well Coach Station	15:25	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	£66	A Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Coach Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 24/12/2025 09:05:00 to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 15:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £66 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
National Express	7h 25m	12:35	Cheltenham	Royal Well Coach Station	20:00	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	£66	A Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Coach Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 24/12/2025 12:35:00 to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 20:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £66 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
National Express	5h 10m	16:30	Cheltenham	Royal Well Coach Station	21:40	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	£66	A Bus from National Express goes from Royal Well Coach Station, Cheltenham (United Kingdom) at 24/12/2025 16:30:00 to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 21:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £66 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Cheltenham to Cambridge is £17 on 16/12/2025. Flexible travellers 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.

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 8 daily coaches from Cheltenham to Cambridge. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 5 daily coaches between Cheltenham and Cambridge.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 14 coaches from Cheltenham to Cambridge, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Cheltenham and Cambridge, with 4 offers.

Facts about coaches from Cheltenham to Cambridge

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 6 times every day by bus from Cheltenham to Cambridge in one click! Book your bus ticket from Cheltenham to Cambridge starting from £17!

Cheapest Bus	£17
Fastest Bus	5h 10m
Earliest Coach	09:05
Latest Coach	16:30
Daily Bus Connections	6 Ø
Distance	154.2 km
Coach Companies	National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Cheltenham to Cambridge

Every day, 6 buses from 2 coach companies leave Cheltenham for Cambridge: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 18/12/2025 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 15/12

Tuesday 16/12

Wednesday 17/12

Thursday 18/12

£18

Friday 19/12

£26

Saturday 20/12

Sunday 21/12

£37

Monday 22/12

Tuesday 23/12

£35

Wednesday 24/12

£46

Thursday 25/12

Friday 26/12

£50

Saturday 27/12

Sunday 28/12

Monday 29/12

Tuesday 30/12

£41

Wednesday 31/12

Thursday 01/01

Friday 02/01

Saturday 03/01

Sunday 04/01

Monday 05/01

Tuesday 06/01

Wednesday 07/01

Thursday 08/01

Friday 09/01

Saturday 10/01

Sunday 11/01

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 £18, Thursday is the cheapest day for a coach from Cheltenham to Cambridge. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £46.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cheltenham to Cambridge, with £18. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £58.

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 coaches from Cheltenham to Cambridge are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Cheltenham to Cambridge

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

National Express from Cheltenham to Cambridge

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

Cheapest Price	£33
Fastest Coach	5h 10m
Earliest Coach	09:05
Last Coach	16:30
Daily Connections	5 Ø
Found on	16/12/2025

All bus stations and stops in Cheltenham and Cambridge

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

Arle Court

A40 Gloucester Rd

Royal Well Coach 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 coaches 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 coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Cheltenham - Cambridge bus trip is available from £17 and takes 6h 20m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Cheltenham to Cambridge is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £17 to £75. 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 Cheltenham - Cambridge route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Cheltenham to Cambridge is offered by roughly 6 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Cambridge from Cheltenham take?

The quickest coach from Cheltenham to Cambridge is provided by National Express and takes 5h 10m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £47. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Cheltenham to Cambridge?

The earliest bus to Cambridge departs from Cheltenham at 09:05. 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 Cheltenham to Cambridge?

The latest bus to Cambridge departs from Cheltenham at 16:30. 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 Cheltenham - Cambridge route?

Passengers looking to travel from Cheltenham 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 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 bus to Cambridge from Cheltenham?

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 Cheltenham 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 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 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 Cheltenham to Cambridge on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Cheltenham 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 6 daily trips between Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham to Cambridge?

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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!