Luggage
You can bring 1x large suitcase (or 2x medium cases) & 1x soft hand luggage item onboard our coaches. However, be sure to check your flight luggage allowance with your airline before your pack.
View our luggage policyWe accept:
Cambridge to Heathrow Airport
From £22 one-way*
Generous luggage allowance
Bring 1x large suitcase (or 2x medium cases) & 1x soft hand luggage item onboard
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Coach from Cambridge to Heathrow
Our coaches travel from Cambridge to Heathrow up to 8 times a day, from £22 one-way*.
With reliable schedules, low fares, and comfortable coaches, you can travel in style for less.
Coach from Cambridge to Heathrow
Our coaches travel from Cambridge to Heathrow up to 8 times a day, from £22 one-way*.
With reliable schedules, low fares, and comfortable coaches, you can travel in style for less.
| Cambridge to Heathrow journey information | |
|---|---|
| Fastest journey time | 2 hrs 15 mins (from Trumpington) |
| Cheapest price | From £22 * |
| Distance (approx) | 127km |
| No. of stops | 1 (other services may use further stops) |
| First & last journey daily | 3:50am/18:15pm |
Our Cambridge to Heathrow services and stops
Click below to see the stops for each service and plan your journey with ease.
Our 727 service travels up to 6 times a day and calls at the following stops:
- Cambridge Parkside
- Cambridge (Trumpington Park & Ride)
- Stansted Airport
- Heathrow Airport Central Bus Station
- Heathrow Airport (Terminal 5)
Our 728 service travels up to 2 times a day and calls at the following stops:
- Cambridge Parkside
- Cambridge (Trumpington Park & Ride)
- Stansted Airport
- Heathrow Airport Central Bus Station
- Heathrow Airport (Terminal 5)
Cambridge to Heathrow route map
Return route
Other routes to Heathrow airport:
- Bath to Heathrow
- Birmingham to Heathrow
- Bournemouth to Heathrow
- Brighton to Heathrow
- Bristol to Heathrow
- Cardiff to Heathrow
- Cheltenham to Heathrow
- Leicester to Heathrow
- London to Heathrow
- Nottingham to Heathrow
- Southampton to Heathrow
- Swindon to Heathrow
Inter-airport routes:
Departing from Cambridge
Cambridge Station is well-served by buses, with several stops close by, allowing easy travel around the city or further afield.
A dedicated taxi rank is also based at Cambridge Parkside for your convenience.
Take a look at our Cambridge Station facilities.
Travelling to Terminal 4 or 5?
For more frequent coach services, search for Heathrow Airport London (Terminals 2, 3) in the blue Journey Planner above. You can then take the free Heathrow Express train in between terminals.
Arriving at Heathrow
To ensure a stress-free travel experience we recommend you get to the airport at least 3 hours before your scheduled flight departure time.
Our coaches from Cambridge arrive at Heathrow Airport up to 8 times per day. At Heathrow, you will find many facilities to pass the time before travelling.
Facilities near to the stop include: a wide assortment of cafes, shops and restaurants, as well as rest areas, toilet facilities, cash machines and ticket machines.
Arrival and Departure information:
Terminal 2 & 3: Coaches arrive and depart from the Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Terminal 4: Coaches arrive and depart outside of Heathrow Terminal 4.
Terminal 5: Coaches arrive and depart outside of Heathrow Terminal 5.
Frequently asked questions
The first coach leaves from Cambridge Parkside at 3.50am, arriving at Heathrow Central Bus Station at 6.15am.
The last coach leaves from Cambridge Parkside at 18.15pm, arriving at Heathrow Central Bus Station at 20.55pm.
A one-way journey from Cambridge to Heathrow is available from £22*.
Our fastest coach journeys from Cambridge to Heathrow take 2 hrs 15 mins from our Trumpington stop.
We have fare types available to give you more flexibility when you travel. Both our Standard and Fully Flexible fares are amendable, however, excess fees may apply. For more information, please visit our tickets page.
Alternatively, when buying your ticket you can add Change and Go to your booking. Change and Go allows you to board any available coach 12 hours before or after your original departure time for just £5 per journey. Find out more at our Change and Go page.
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T&C: *Limited Availability. No booking fee when logged into My Account and purchasing on the National Express website or app, otherwise £1.50 booking fee applies. Fares correct 30.04.2025 for travel between 30.04.2025 - 27.08.2025.
