Bus Northampton to Cambridge: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Northampton to Cambridge

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Northampton to Cambridge from various bus operators like FlixBus for the next days.

today

$21

tomorrow

Sunday

Monday

$22

Tuesday

$21

Wednesday

$20

Thursday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	4h 30m	3:40 AM	Northampton	Town Centre	8:10 AM	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	$21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 7/24/2026 3:40:00 AM to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/24/2026 8:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
FlixBus	3h 55m	6:05 AM	Northampton	Town Centre	10:00 AM	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	$21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 7/24/2026 6:05:00 AM to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/24/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
FlixBus	3h 40m	6:05 AM	Northampton	Town Centre	9:45 AM	Cambridge	Trumpington Park and Ride	Economy	$21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 7/24/2026 6:05:00 AM to Trumpington Park and Ride, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/24/2026 9:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
FlixBus	4h 35m	4:40 PM	Northampton	Grange Park	9:15 PM	Cambridge	Trumpington Park and Ride	Economy	$21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Grange Park, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 7/24/2026 4:40:00 PM to Trumpington Park and Ride, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/24/2026 9:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
FlixBus	4h 30m	6:50 PM	Northampton	Grange Park	11:20 PM	Cambridge	Trumpington Park and Ride	Economy	$21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Grange Park, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 7/24/2026 6:50:00 PM to Trumpington Park and Ride, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/24/2026 11:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	4h 30m	3:40 AM	Northampton	Town Centre	8:10 AM	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	$22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 3:40:00 AM to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 8:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
FlixBus	3h 55m	6:05 AM	Northampton	Town Centre	10:00 AM	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	$22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 6:05:00 AM to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
FlixBus	4h 35m	4:40 PM	Northampton	Grange Park	9:15 PM	Cambridge	Trumpington Park and Ride	Economy	$22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Grange Park, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 4:40:00 PM to Trumpington Park and Ride, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 9:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
FlixBus	4h 30m	6:50 PM	Northampton	Grange Park	11:20 PM	Cambridge	Trumpington Park and Ride	Economy	$22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Grange Park, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 6:50:00 PM to Trumpington Park and Ride, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 11:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
FlixBus	3h 40m	6:05 AM	Northampton	Town Centre	9:45 AM	Cambridge	Trumpington Park and Ride	Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 6:05:00 AM to Trumpington Park and Ride, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 9:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	4h 30m	3:40 AM	Northampton	Town Centre	8:10 AM	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	$21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 3:40:00 AM to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 8:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
FlixBus	3h 55m	6:05 AM	Northampton	Town Centre	10:00 AM	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	$21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 6:05:00 AM to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
FlixBus	3h 40m	6:05 AM	Northampton	Town Centre	9:45 AM	Cambridge	Trumpington Park and Ride	Economy	$21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 6:05:00 AM to Trumpington Park and Ride, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 9:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
FlixBus	4h 35m	4:40 PM	Northampton	Grange Park	9:15 PM	Cambridge	Trumpington Park and Ride	Economy	$21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Grange Park, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 4:40:00 PM to Trumpington Park and Ride, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 9:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
FlixBus	4h 30m	6:50 PM	Northampton	Grange Park	11:20 PM	Cambridge	Trumpington Park and Ride	Economy	$21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Grange Park, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 6:50:00 PM to Trumpington Park and Ride, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 11:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 40m	6:05 AM	Northampton	Town Centre	9:45 AM	Cambridge	Trumpington Park and Ride	Economy	$20	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 6:05:00 AM to Trumpington Park and Ride, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 9:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
FlixBus	4h 30m	3:40 AM	Northampton	Town Centre	8:10 AM	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	$21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 3:40:00 AM to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 8:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
FlixBus	3h 55m	6:05 AM	Northampton	Town Centre	10:00 AM	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	$21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 6:05:00 AM to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
FlixBus	4h 35m	4:40 PM	Northampton	Grange Park	9:15 PM	Cambridge	Trumpington Park and Ride	Economy	$21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Grange Park, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 4:40:00 PM to Trumpington Park and Ride, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 9:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
FlixBus	4h 30m	6:50 PM	Northampton	Grange Park	11:20 PM	Cambridge	Trumpington Park and Ride	Economy	$21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Grange Park, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 6:50:00 PM to Trumpington Park and Ride, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 11:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m

Frequency of bus connections between Northampton and Cambridge

See here how frequent the connections between Northampton and Cambridge are, during different times and days of the week.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 5 daily buses from Northampton to Cambridge. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 5 daily coaches between Northampton and Cambridge.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 8 buses from Northampton to Cambridge, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Northampton and Cambridge, with 4 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 7/21/2026 costs just $19, from FlixBus

Facts about the bus from Northampton to Cambridge

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 5 times every day by bus from Northampton to Cambridge in one click! Book your bus ticket from Northampton to Cambridge starting from $19!

Cheapest Bus	$19
Fastest Bus	3h 40m
Earliest Bus	3:40 AM
Latest Bus	6:50 PM
Daily Bus Routes	5 Ø
Distance	43.5 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Northampton to Cambridge

Every day, 5 buses from 1 bus companies leave Northampton for Cambridge: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/24/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

Thursday 07/23

Friday 07/24

$21

Saturday 07/25

Sunday 07/26

Monday 07/27

Tuesday 07/28

$21

Wednesday 07/29

$21

Thursday 07/30

Friday 07/31

$25

Saturday 08/01

$23

Sunday 08/02

Monday 08/03

Tuesday 08/04

Wednesday 08/05

Thursday 08/06

Friday 08/07

$19

Saturday 08/08

Sunday 08/09

Monday 08/10

Tuesday 08/11

Wednesday 08/12

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Northampton to Cambridge

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Northampton to Cambridge, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $19, Friday is the cheapest day for a bus from Northampton to Cambridge. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $22.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Northampton to Cambridge, with $19. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $21.

How to save money travelling from Northampton to Cambridge

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Northampton to Cambridge in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Northampton to Cambridge, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Northampton to Cambridge are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Northampton and Cambridge

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Northampton and Cambridge.

Grange Park

School Lane

Town Centre

Victoria Street 1

Services

M1 Motorway Service Area

Far Cotton

London Road 80

London Road/A508

London Road 318

Parkside

Parkside 36

Trumpington Park and Ride

Hauxton Road

Trumpington

High Street

Babraham Crossroads

Cambridge Rd

Jesus College

Victoria Ave

Service and Comfort on the bus from Northampton to Cambridge

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Northampton to Cambridge? Or which bus companies serve the route Northampton to Cambridge? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Northampton to Cambridge bus

How much does a Northampton Cambridge bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $19 and takes 3h 40m to reach Cambridge. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Northampton to Cambridge?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $19 and $23. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Cambridge.

On average, how many connections are available from Northampton to Cambridge each day?

Every day, the Northampton to Cambridge bus route is served by approximately 5 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Northampton to Cambridge take?

The fastest bus from Northampton to Cambridge is offered by FlixBus and takes 3h 40m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $21. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Northampton to Cambridge?

The earliest bus arriving in Cambridge from Northampton starts at 3:40 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Northampton to Cambridge?

The latest bus trip departing from Northampton for Cambridge starts at 6:50 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Northampton Cambridge route?

When traveling by bus from Northampton to Cambridge, passengers can travel with FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Northampton and Cambridge?

You can check all the direct connections between Northampton and Cambridge by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Northampton to Cambridge bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Northampton Cambridge bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Northampton Cambridge bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Northampton to Cambridge on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Northampton to Cambridge

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Northampton and to Cambridge

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Northampton and to Cambridge. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!