The average bus between Basingstoke and Cambridge takes 4h 55m and the fastest bus takes 4h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Basingstoke 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 4 hours between Basingstoke and Cambridge. The earliest departure is at 2:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Basingstoke is at 9:10 PM which arrives into Cambridge at 1:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Frimley station and take an average of 4h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Basingstoke 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 Basingstoke to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke station and arriving at Cambridge station via Parkside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
Basingstoke to Cambridge bus services, operated by Newbury & District, depart from Heathrow Terminal 5 station.
Basingstoke to Cambridge bus services, operated by Newbury & District, arrive at Parkside station.
The distance between Basingstoke and Cambridge is 133.2 km. The road distance is 200 km.
National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Parkside hourly. Tickets cost £16–40 and the journey takes 2h 40m.