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Trip Overview

The average bus between Southampton and Cambridge takes 5h 20m and the fastest bus takes 4h 5m. The bus service runs several times per day from Southampton 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.

5h 20m
Duration
139 mi
Distance
£20
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Southampton to Cambridge bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Southampton and Cambridge. The earliest departure is at 4:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 4:45 PM which arrives into Cambridge at 9:30 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBus5h 35m • 1 change
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    FlixBusFlixBus4h 45m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBus4h 5m • 1 change
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    FlixBusFlixBus5h 55m • 1 change
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    FlixBusFlixBus6h 20m • 1 change
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    FlixBusFlixBus5h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBus4h 5m • 1 change
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    FlixBusFlixBus5h 55m • 1 change
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    FlixBusFlixBus6h 20m • 1 change
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    FlixBusFlixBus5h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBus4h 5m • 1 change
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    FlixBusFlixBus5h 55m • 1 change
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    FlixBusFlixBus6h 20m • 1 change
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    FlixBusFlixBus5h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBus4h 5m • 1 change
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    FlixBusFlixBus5h 55m • 1 change
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    FlixBusFlixBus6h 20m • 1 change
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    FlixBusFlixBus5h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBus4h 5m • 1 change
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    FlixBusFlixBus5h 55m • 1 change
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    FlixBusFlixBus6h 20m • 1 change
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    FlixBusFlixBus5h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBus4h 5m • 1 change
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    FlixBusFlixBus5h 55m • 1 change
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    FlixBusFlixBus6h 20m • 1 change
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    FlixBusFlixBus5h 35m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Southampton 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.

Map of how to get from Southampton to Cambridge.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 139.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between Southampton, England and Cambridge, England?

You can take a bus from Southampton Central Station to Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 via London Heathrow Airport in around 5h 10m.

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