9 Cambridge to Littleport via Waterbeach, Ely
Operated by A2B Bus and Coach. Registered as running via Cambridge Science Park, Cambridge Research Park, Ely. First bus 06:48, last bus 18:02. 24 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
Wanted a different 9? 83 other bus routes are numbered 9 elsewhere in the UK — see every 9 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 09:16 | 09:15 | 10:15 to Ely | 11:16 | 11:15 | 13:16 | 13:15 | 15:40 | 15:35 | 17:40 | 17:35 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drummer St Bus Station (Bay 9) | · | 09:15 | 10:15 | · | 11:15 | · | 13:15 | · | 15:35 | · | 17:35 |
| Science Park (near) | · | 09:30 | 10:30 | · | 11:30 | · | 13:30 | · | 15:50 | · | 17:50 |
| Research Park Entrance (adj) | · | 09:40 | 10:40 | · | 11:40 | · | 13:40 | · | 16:05 | · | 18:05 |
| Chapel Street (opp) | · | 09:52 | 10:52 | · | 11:52 | · | 13:52 | · | 16:17 | · | 18:17 |
| The Wyches (near) | · | 09:55 | 10:55 | · | 11:55 | · | 13:55 | · | 16:20 | · | 18:20 |
| Tesco (o/s) | · | 10:02 | 11:02 | · | 12:02 | · | 14:02 | · | 16:27 | · | 18:27 |
| Market Street (Stop A) | 09:16 | 10:16 | 11:10 | 11:16 | 12:16 | 13:16 | 14:16 | 15:40 | 16:40 | 17:40 | 18:40 |
| Spring Meadow Infants Sch (opp) | 09:23 | 10:23 | · | 11:23 | 12:23 | 13:23 | 14:23 | 15:47 | 16:47 | 17:47 | 18:47 |
| Hospital (o/s) | 09:28 | 10:28 | · | 11:28 | 12:28 | 13:28 | 14:28 | 15:52 | 16:52 | 17:52 | 18:52 |
| Thoroughfare Way (opp 5) | 09:41 | 10:41 | · | 11:41 | 12:41 | 13:41 | 14:41 | 16:05 | 17:05 | 18:05 | 19:05 |
| Queens Road (near) | 09:46 | 10:46 | · | 11:46 | 12:46 | 13:46 | 14:46 | 16:11 | 17:11 | 18:11 | 19:10 |
| Crown Lane (near) | 09:48 | 10:48 | · | 11:48 | 12:48 | 13:48 | 14:48 | 16:13 | 17:13 | 18:13 | 19:12 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off; one that finishes short of the usual end says where ("to …") — not every journey on this route runs the whole way. A · means that journey does not stop there. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Tickets on the 9
A2B Bus and Coach listed singles on this route for adults and young people when it last published its fares.
Multibus · Tiger U25
A multi-operator ticket covers this route — it's valid on other companies' buses in the area too, which usually beats buying singles if you change buses.
Ticket types come from A2B Bus and Coach's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 15 July 2025 — over a year ago, so what is sold today may differ. That dataset lists what's sold, not what it costs, so check prices with A2B Bus and Coach.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with A2B Bus and Coach before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, 28 December, 29 December, 30 December, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day and 2 January. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
Route map
All stops on route 9
9 towards Littleport
All 54 stops
- Drummer St Bus Station (Bay 9) Cambridge
- Jesus College (o/s) Cambridge
- Westbrook Centre (near) Chesterton
- Ascham Road (near) Chesterton
- Union Lane (opp) Chesterton
- Downham's Lane (near) Chesterton
- Fraser Road (opp) Chesterton
- Kendal Way (opp) Chesterton
- Science Park (near) Cambridge
- Caravan Park (near) Waterbeach
- Research Park Entrance (adj) Landbeach
- School Lane (opp) Chittering
- Red Hill Farm Turn (near) Stretham
- Cambridge Road (o/s 20) Stretham
- Short Road (opp) Stretham
- Chapel Street (opp) Stretham
- Walnut Tree Close (opp) Stretham
- The Wyches (near) Little Thetford
- Ely Road (opp) Little Thetford
- Tesco (o/s) Ely
- Back Hill (near) Ely
- Cardinals Way (opp) Ely
- Bell Holt (near) Ely
- Beech Lane (opp) Ely
- Springhead Lane (near) Ely
- Market Street (Stop A) Ely
- Newnham Street (opp) Ely
- Springhead Lane (opp) Ely
- Cemetery (opp) Ely
- Larkfield Training Ctr (opp) Ely
- Spring Meadow Infants Sch (opp) Ely
- Bishop Laney Drive (opp) Ely
- King's Avenue (opp) Ely
- Lily House (o/s) Ely
- Morton Close (near) Ely
- Hospital (o/s) Ely
- The Hamlet (near) Chettisham
- The Coppice Littleport
- Saffron Close (near) Littleport
- Grange Lane (near) Littleport
- Eastfields (opp) Littleport
- Upton Lane (near) Littleport
- Globe Lane (near) Littleport
- White Hart Lane (near) Littleport
- Thoroughfare Way (opp 5) Littleport
- Granby Street (near) Littleport
- Church Lane (near) Littleport
- Brookside Grove (opp) Littleport
- Elm Side (opp) Littleport
- Queens Road (near) Littleport
- Atkins Close (near) Littleport
- Friar's Way (near) Littleport
- Health Centre (o/s) Littleport
- Crown Lane (near) Littleport
9 towards Cambridge
All 49 stops
- Globe Lane (near) Littleport
- White Hart Lane (near) Littleport
- Thoroughfare Way (opp 5) Littleport
- Granby Street (near) Littleport
- Church Lane (near) Littleport
- Brookside Grove (opp) Littleport
- Elm Side (opp) Littleport
- Queens Road (near) Littleport
- Atkins Close (near) Littleport
- Friar's Way (near) Littleport
- Health Centre (o/s) Littleport
- Crown Lane (near) Littleport
- Upton Lane (opp) Littleport
- Eastfields (near) Littleport
- Grange Lane (opp) Littleport
- Saffron Close (opp) Littleport
- The Coppice (near) Littleport
- The Hamlet (opp) Chettisham
- Morton Close (near) Ely
- Hospital (o/s) Ely
- Lily House (opp) Ely
- Bishop Laney Drive (near) Ely
- Spring Meadow Infants Sch (o/s) Ely
- Larkfield Training Ctr (near) Ely
- Cemetery (near) Ely
- Springhead Lane (near) Ely
- Market Street (Stop B) Ely
- King's School (near) Ely
- Tesco (o/s) Ely
- Ely Road (o/s) Little Thetford
- The Wyches (near) Little Thetford
- Walnut Tree Close (near) Stretham
- Chapel Street (near) Stretham
- Short Road (near) Stretham
- Cambridge Road (o/s 33) Stretham
- Red Hill Farm Turn (opp) Stretham
- School Lane (near) Chittering
- Research Park Entrance (adj) Landbeach
- Caravan Park (opp) Waterbeach
- Science Park (opp) Cambridge
- Milton Road (SW-bound) Chesterton
- Kendal Way (near) Chesterton
- Fraser Road (near) Chesterton
- Downham's Lane (opp) Chesterton
- Union Lane (near) Chesterton
- Ascham Road (opp) Chesterton
- Westbrook Centre (opp) Chesterton
- Jesus College (opp) Cambridge
- Drummer St Bus Station (Bay 9) Cambridge
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 2 January 2026 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 1 September 2025 To amend Timetable.
- New service effective 15 April 2024 New Service.
Registered as financially supported by a local authority (Cambridge and Peterborough Combined Authority.).
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PF2020005/20 · Changes in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 9 bus?
The first 9 departure on weekdays leaves at 06:48 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 9 bus?
The last 9 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 18:02. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 9 bus cost?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). A2B Bus and Coach day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 9 bus?
The 9 is operated by A2B Bus and Coach.
Timetable data from A2B Bus and Coach via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (East of England feed). A2B Bus and Coach last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 2 August 2026. Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PF2020005/20. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.