🚌 Bus from Newmarket to Cambridge

6 direct routes · about 40 min · first bus 01:00, last bus 01:00 (weekdays).

💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes (England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →

Direct routes

RouteOperatorJourney timeWeekday journeysFirstLastBoard at
727 National Express ~40 min 28 01:00 01:00 Horse Racing Museum (adj)
T4 Stagecoach East ~61 min 24 07:20 18:40 The Guineas Bus Station (Bay 1)
11 Stephensons of Essex ~60 min 12 07:00 17:45 The Guineas Bus Station (Bay 1)
12 Stephensons of Essex ~26 min 12 06:30 17:30 The Guineas Bus Station (Bay 1)
728 National Express ~40 min 6 15:20 17:35 Horse Racing Museum (adj)
18 A2B Bus and Coach ~30 min 1 13:15 13:15 The Guineas Bus Station (Bay 1)

Times are for the first boarding point in Newmarket 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 Newmarket to Cambridge?

6 routes run directly from Newmarket to Cambridge: the 727 (National Express), the T4 (Stagecoach East), the 11 (Stephensons of Essex), the 12 (Stephensons of Essex), the 728 (National Express), the 18 (A2B Bus and Coach).

How long does the bus take from Newmarket to Cambridge?

Around 40 minutes on the 727, depending on time of day and traffic.

What time is the first and last bus from Newmarket to Cambridge?

On weekdays the first direct bus (the 727) leaves around 01:00 and the last around 01:00. Check the route timetable for weekends.

How much is the bus from Newmarket to Cambridge?

Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.

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