What is the travel distance from Heathrow to Cambridge?

It's about 91 km (57 miles) from Heathrow to Cambridge.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Heathrow to Cambridge?

Buses departing from London Heathrow Airport in Heathrow will take you to City Centre in Cambridge.

Bus Heathrow to Cambridge from $17 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Heathrow to Cambridge on November 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:50am	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	2h 5m	10:55am	Cambridge (Trumpington Park and Ride)	CheapestFastest
Bus	7:35am	Heathrow T2 & T3	2h 20m	9:55am	City Centre	No tags
Bus	7:35pm	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	2h 5m	9:40pm	Cambridge (Trumpington Park and Ride)	No tags
Bus	7:35am	Heathrow T2 & T3	2h 20m	9:55am	City Centre	No tags
Bus	8:50am	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	2h 25m	11:15am	City Centre	No tags
Bus	9:15am	Heathrow T2 & T3	2h 20m	11:35am	City Centre	No tags
Bus	7:35pm	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	2h 25m	10:00pm	City Centre	No tags
Bus	9:15am	Heathrow T2 & T3	2h 20m	11:35am	City Centre	No tags

Next departures for Heathrow to Cambridge on November 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:50am	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	2h 5m	10:55am	Cambridge (Trumpington Park and Ride)	CheapestFastest
Bus	7:35am	Heathrow T2 & T3	2h 20m	9:55am	City Centre	No tags
Bus	7:35pm	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	2h 5m	9:40pm	Cambridge (Trumpington Park and Ride)	No tags
Bus	7:35am	Heathrow T2 & T3	2h 20m	9:55am	City Centre	No tags
Bus	8:50am	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	2h 25m	11:15am	City Centre	No tags
Bus	9:15am	Heathrow T2 & T3	2h 20m	11:35am	City Centre	No tags
Bus	7:35pm	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	2h 25m	10:00pm	City Centre	No tags
Bus	9:15am	Heathrow T2 & T3	2h 20m	11:35am	City Centre	No tags

Next departures for Heathrow to Cambridge on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:25am	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	5h 20m	3:45pm	Cambridge (Trumpington Park and Ride)	Cheapest
Bus	9:20pm	Heathrow T2 & T3	2h 15m	11:35pm	City Centre	Fastest
Bus	7:35am	Heathrow T2 & T3	2h 20m	9:55am	City Centre	No tags
Bus	8:25am	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	5h 20m	1:45pm	Cambridge (Trumpington Park and Ride)	No tags
Bus	7:35am	Heathrow T2 & T3	2h 20m	9:55am	City Centre	No tags
Bus	6:40pm	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	5h 5m	11:45pm	Cambridge (Trumpington Park and Ride)	No tags
Bus	9:15am	Heathrow T2 & T3	2h 20m	11:35am	City Centre	No tags
Bus	8:40pm	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	5h 5m	1:45am	Cambridge (Trumpington Park and Ride)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 1:37 PM GMT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Heathrow to Cambridge

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Cambridge. The journey takes about 2 hours, and with fares starting at just $23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2hAverage Duration

91 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$22 - $118	Average Duration4h 50m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$23 - $23	Average Duration2h	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,708 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Customers consistently praise the comfortable and efficient service provided by National Express, highlighting friendly and helpful drivers. The booking system is straightforward, making travel easy. However, some users mentioned minor inconveniences such as unclear signage at Heathrow's central bus station and a lack of WiFi on buses.

National Express Heathrow Cambridge recent customer reviews

A very straight forward system once booking was made.Just turn up,watch Departure screen,go to bus no ,board and sit back & relax.Just an enjoyable 2 hr trip.

Gerard M.

September 23, 2024

The temperature was freezing for a while but the driver was quick to adjust when I asked

Cyd J.

May 16, 2024

The driver was fantastic! Although there were great problems with traffic jam, roadworks, and a delay from the start he got us there safely and almost on time!

Susanne S.

May 8, 2024

FlixBus

3.5/511,287 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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Where are the popular stops in Heathrow and Cambridge?

Stops in Heathrow

A - London Heathrow Airport

B - Travelodge Hotel, Heathrow Central

C - Premier Inn, Heathrow M4 J4

D - Comfort Hotel

E - EasyHotel

F - Novotel Hotel

Stops in Cambridge

A - City Centre

B - Drummer St

C - Cambridge Bus Stop Queen's Road

D - Cambridge Parkside

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Heathrow to Cambridge by bus

What is the travel distance from Heathrow to Cambridge?
It's about 91 km (57 miles) from Heathrow to Cambridge.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Heathrow to Cambridge?
Buses departing from London Heathrow Airport in Heathrow will take you to City Centre in Cambridge.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-10

$17

11-11

$65

Today

$17

11-13

$17

11-14

$17

11-15

$41

11-16

No data

11-17

No data

The cheapest trip from Heathrow to Cambridge was searched and found on Nov 10, 2025 with a price of $17

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Heathrow to Cambridge, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $17 to $119 for a bus ticket from Heathrow to Cambridge based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $17 which is on 2025-11-14.

Usually National Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.