🚌 Bus from Cambridge to Heathrow Airport
3 direct routes · about 160 min · first bus 01:35, last bus 01:35 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 727 | National Express | ~160 min | 35 | 01:35 | 01:35 | Parkside (Bay 17) |
| 728 | National Express | ~175 min | 8 | 16:00 | 18:15 | Parkside (Bay 17) |
| UK950 | FlixBus | ~135 min | 7 | 02:25 | 17:05 | Parkside (Bay 18) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Cambridge on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Cambridge to Heathrow Airport?
3 routes run directly from Cambridge to Heathrow Airport: the 727 (National Express), the 728 (National Express), the UK950 (FlixBus).
How long does the bus take from Cambridge to Heathrow Airport?
Around 160 minutes on the 727, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Cambridge to Heathrow Airport?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 727) leaves around 01:35 and the last around 01:35. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Cambridge to Heathrow Airport?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.