Bus from Newmarket (Suffolk) to Cambridge (Cambridgeshire)
5 direct routes · 36–77 min · first bus 06:30, last bus 18:40 (weekdays).
Next buses to Cambridge (Cambridgeshire) as of 08:56
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Newmarket, 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 | ~40 min | 28 | Sat 28 · Sun 28 | 01:00 | 13:15 | Horse Racing Museum (adj) | Parkside (Bay 17) | — |
| T4 | Stagecoach East | ~77 min | 12 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 07:20 | 18:40 | The Guineas Bus Station (Bay 1) | Hospital Bus Station (Bay A) | Exning, Burwell, Reach, Swaffham Prior, Swaffham Bulbeck, Lode & 3 more |
| 12 | Stephensons of Essex | ~36 min | 12 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 06:30 | 17:30 | The Guineas Bus Station (Bay 1) | Elizabeth Way (opp) | Stetchworth, Bottisham & Stow cum Quy |
| 728 | National Express | ~40 min | 6 | Sat 6 · Sun 6 | 15:20 | 17:35 | Horse Racing Museum (adj) | Parkside (Bay 17) | — |
| 18 | A2B Bus and Coach | ~39 min | 1 | Tuesdays only | 13:15 | 13:15 | The Guineas Bus Station (Bay 1) | Sheppard Way (near) | Stetchworth, Little Wilbraham & Great Wilbraham |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 727 bus, T4 bus, 12 bus, 728 bus or 18 bus timetable.
Fares from Newmarket to Cambridge
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 Newmarket to Cambridge?
5 routes run directly from Newmarket to Cambridge: the 727 (National Express), the T4 (Stagecoach East), the 12 (Stephensons of Essex), the 728 (National Express), the 18 (A2B Bus and Coach). The most frequent is the 727, 28 times each weekday — board at Horse Racing Museum (adj) and get off at Parkside (Bay 17), about 40 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Newmarket to Cambridge?
Between 36 minutes on the 12 and 77 on the T4, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Newmarket to Cambridge?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:30 and the last around 18:40. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Newmarket to Cambridge?
Adult singles from Newmarket to Cambridge: £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.