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Children under 14 years of age are not permitted to travel without being accompanied throughout the journey by a responsible person aged 16 years or over.
Children aged 14 - 15 years old may travel unaccompanied, as from 5am, arriving at their booked destination no later than 10pm. Unaccompanied children will be asked for proof of age or a signed letter of permission from their parent/guardian. (sms or chat based messages are not permissible)

One infant aged 0-2 travels free when accompanied by an adult with a valid ticket. Additional infants aged 0-2 must be paid for. If you are travelling with more than 1 infant aged 0-2, please book the additional infant as 'Children (3-15).

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Coach travel from Cambridge to London

From £15.20 one-way*

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Coach from Cambridge to London in 2 hours (fastest journey)

National Express coaches travel from Cambridge to London up to several times daily, starting from £15.20 one-way*, with the fastest journey taking just 2 hours.

You'll enjoy reliable services between Cambridge (Trumpington Park & Ride) and London with comfortable coaches and affordable fares - that's smart city-to-city travel sorted for you.

Coach from Cambridge to London in 2 hours (fastest journey)

National Express coaches travel from Cambridge to London up to several times daily, starting from £15.20 one-way*, with the fastest journey taking just 2 hours.

You'll enjoy reliable services between Cambridge (Trumpington Park & Ride) and London with comfortable coaches and affordable fares - that's smart city-to-city travel sorted for you.

Cambridge to London journey information
Fastest journey time 2 hrs (to VCS)
Cheapest price From £15.20 *
Distance (approx) 106km
No. of stops 1 (other services may use further stops)
First & last journey daily 11:50am

   

Our Cambridge to London services and stops

Click below to see the stops for each service and plan your journey with ease.

Our 491 service travels up to 1 time a day and calls at the following stops:

  • Cambridge Parkside
  • University of East Anglia
  • Thetford Bus Interchange
  • London (Stratford)
  • London Victoria Coach Station

Departing from Cambridge Coach Station

Cambridge Station puts you right where you need to be, with plenty of bus connections nearby for easy travel around Cambridge or to surrounding areas. For direct door-to-door service, take advantage of the dedicated taxi rank at Cambridge Parkside, making the start of your journey a breeze.

Take a look at our Cambridge Station facilities.

Arriving at London Victoria Coach Station

When you arrive in London, you'll be in the heart of the capital, just a 300-metre stroll from the tube network connecting the District, Circle and Victoria Lines. Outside the coach station are bus stops served by multiple city centre routes, plus a nearby taxi rank for onward travel.

Take a look at our London Victoria Coach Station facilities.

  

Perfect for:

 Day-trippers wanting quick Cambridge to London transport without the hassle
Budget-conscious travellers seeking affordable intercity connections
Travellers needing reliable transport between these major English cities

 

Ready to travel? Our Cambridge to London coaches are waiting to whisk you to the heart of the capital without breaking the bank.

Frequently asked questions

The first coach leaves from Cambridge Parkside at 11.50am, arriving at London Victoria Coach Station at 13.50pm.

The last coach leaves from Cambridge Parkside at 11.50am, arriving at London Victoria Coach Station at 13.50pm.

A one-way journey from Cambridge to London is available from £15.20*.

Our fastest coach journey from Cambridge to London takes 2 hours to our VCS 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 26.11.2025 for travel between 26.11.2025 - 23.03.2026.
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