The average bus between Harpenden and Cambridge takes 4h 23m and the fastest bus takes 3h 4m. There is a bus service every few hours from Harpenden to Cambridge. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run hourly between Harpenden and Cambridge. The earliest departure is at 12:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Harpenden is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Cambridge at 6:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Luton Airport Parkway and take an average of 4h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Harpenden to Cambridge? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Harpenden to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Harpenden station and arriving at Cambridge station via Parkside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
Harpenden to Cambridge bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Airport Bus Station.
Harpenden to Cambridge bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Parkside station.
Book your Harpenden to Cambridge bus tickets online with Arriva UK, Stagecoach East and Centrebus.
The distance between Harpenden and Cambridge is 53.5 km. The road distance is 69 km.
National Express operates a bus from Airport Bus Station to Parkside every 2 hours. Tickets cost £7–17 and the journey takes 1h 15m.