Bus from Cambridge (Cambridgeshire) to Newmarket (Suffolk)
5 direct routes · 33–79 min · first bus 06:30, last bus 18:24 (weekdays).
Next buses to Newmarket (Suffolk) as of 18:25
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T4 | Stagecoach East | ~79 min | 12 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 06:30 | 18:10 | Hills Rd 6th Form Col (o/s) | The Guineas Bus Station (Bay 1) | Great Wilbraham, Little Wilbraham, Bottisham, Lode, Swaffham Bulbeck, Swaffham Prior & 3 more |
| 12 | Stephensons of Essex | ~33 min | 12 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 07:19 | 18:24 | Elizabeth Way (near) | The Guineas Bus Station (Bay 1) | Stow cum Quy, Bottisham & Stetchworth |
| 727 | National Express | ~30 min | 7 | Sat 7 · Sun 7 | 13:35 | 01:55 | Parkside (Bay 17) | Horse Racing Museum (opp) | — |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 728, 18
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 728 | National Express | ~30 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 10:05 | 11:45 | Parkside (Bay 17) | Horse Racing Museum (opp) | — |
| 18 | A2B Bus and Coach | ~33 min | 1 | Tuesdays only | 10:12 | 10:12 | Bird Farm Road (opp) | The Guineas Bus Station (Bay 1) | Great Wilbraham, Little Wilbraham & Stetchworth |
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 T4 bus, 12 bus, 727 bus, 728 bus or 18 bus timetable.
Fares from Cambridge to Newmarket
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Cambridge to Newmarket?
5 routes run directly from Cambridge to Newmarket: the T4 (Stagecoach East), the 12 (Stephensons of Essex), the 727 (National Express), the 728 (National Express), the 18 (A2B Bus and Coach). The most frequent is the T4, 12 times each weekday — board at Hills Rd 6th Form Col (o/s) and get off at The Guineas Bus Station (Bay 1), about 79 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Cambridge to Newmarket?
Between 33 minutes on the 12 and 79 on the T4, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Great Wilbraham, Little Wilbraham, Bottisham, Lode and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Cambridge to Newmarket?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:30 and the last around 18:24. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Cambridge to Newmarket?
Adult singles from Cambridge to Newmarket: £3.00 on the T4 (Stagecoach East) and the 12 (Stephensons of Essex). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.