The average bus between Oxford and Cambridge takes 4h 3m and the fastest bus takes 3h 44m. The bus service runs several times per day from Oxford 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 every 3 hours between Oxford and Cambridge. The earliest departure is at 5:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oxford is at 10:01 PM which arrives into Cambridge at 1:45 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Oxford to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Oxford station and arriving at Cambridge station via Heathrow Central Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
Oxford to Cambridge bus services, operated by Oxford Bus Company, depart from Queens Lane station.
Oxford to Cambridge bus services, operated by Oxford Bus Company, arrive at Parkside station.
Book your Oxford to Cambridge bus tickets online with Oxford Bus Company and National Express.
The distance between Oxford and Cambridge is 106.4 km. The road distance is 214 km.
You can take a bus from Queens Lane to Parkside via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 4h 56m.