Bus from Cambridge (Cambridgeshire) to London
7 direct routes · 80–175 min · first bus 03:40, last bus 01:35 (weekdays); night service UK950 runs 02:25–17:05.
Next buses to London as of 18:15
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Cambridge, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 727 | National Express | ~160 min | 35 | Sat 35 · Sun 35 | 03:50 | 01:35 | Parkside (Bay 17) | Heathrow Central Bus Station (Stops 7 - 17) | Stansted Airport |
| 728 | National Express | ~175 min | 8 | Sat 8 · Sun 8 | 16:00 | 18:15 | Parkside (Bay 17) | Heathrow Central Bus Station (Stops 7 - 17) | Stansted Airport |
| UK066 | FlixBus | ~80 min | 7 | Sat 7 · Sun 7 | 03:40 | 19:05 | Trumpington Park-and-Ride | Stratford City Bus Station (Stop U) | — |
| UK950 | FlixBus | ~140 min | 7 | Sat 7 · Sun 7 | 02:25 | 17:05 | Parkside (Bay 18) | Heathrow Central Bus Station (Stops 7 - 17) | Luton |
| 813 | National Express | ~185 min | 5 | Fridays only | 09:25 | 16:55 | Parkside (Bay 17) | Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) | Stansted Airport |
| 826 | National Express | ~135 min | 4 | Fridays only | 07:40 | 18:25 | Parkside (Bay 17) | Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) | Stansted Airport |
| T29 | National Express | ~215 min | 1 | Saturdays only | 10:05 | 10:05 | Parkside (Bay 17) | Varsity Drive (Stop E) | Stevenage |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 727 bus, 728 bus, 813 bus or 826 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Cambridge to London?
7 routes run directly from Cambridge to London: the 727 (National Express), the 728 (National Express), the UK066 (FlixBus), the UK950 (FlixBus), the 813 (National Express), the 826 (National Express), the T29 (National Express). The most frequent is the 727, 35 times each weekday — board at Parkside (Bay 17) and get off at Heathrow Central Bus Station (Stops 7 - 17), about 160 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Cambridge to London?
Between 80 minutes on the UK066 and 175 on the 728, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Stansted Airport on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Cambridge to London?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 03:40 and the last around 01:35 — and night service UK950 runs 02:25–17:05. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Cambridge to London?
This is a long-distance coach service, so the England £3 bus fare cap does not apply — nor do local bus tickets or passes. Coach operators set their own fares and price by demand, so booking further ahead is usually much cheaper than buying on the day.