Heathrow to Cambridge
Heathrow airport to Cambridge by Bus and Train
Getting to Cambridge from Heathrow airport by bus takes about 2 hours and 40 minutes. National Express run thirty direct buses a day from Heathrow Airport Central bus station to Parkside, which is next to Drummer street bus station in Cambridge. It costs about 37 pounds for a return ticket. It is advisable to book in advance using the form below to ensure you get a ticket. Should you be delayed you ticket will be valid for any bus within 24 hours of your original booking time.
If you are arriving at Heathrow Terminal 4 you need to take the underground Heathrow Express train (free service between terminals) to the other terminals to catch the bus - more detailed information is available on the BAA Heathrow website.
All the buses from Heathrow take you to the centre of Cambridge, Parkside near Drummer Street bus station.
If you are interested in a good deal on accommodation, restaurants or other services in Cambridge it is worth checking this link to see what the deal of the day for Cambridge is.
Heathrow to Cambridge by Train:
An alternative to the bus from Heathrow to Cambridge is to take the train, this takes about 2 hours. This can be faster due to road traffic but is normally more expensive. The main routes for the trip between Heathrow Airport and Cambridge are either to take the Heathrow Express Train to Paddington then tube to Kings Cross or you could get the tube from Heathrow to Kings Cross then train to Cambridge.
One way train tickets on the Heathrow Express from Heathrow to Paddington cost £14.50. London underground can also be used which is cheaper but slower. The train from Kings Cross to Cambridge costs approx 20 GBP or less depending on time of day.
Heathrow Accommodation
If you have a very early flight from Heathrow Airport or arriving late you may wish to spend the night at a hotel near Heathrow Airport. With prices from as little as 45 GBP per night (cheaper than Oxford!) it is worth considering.
Heathrow Parking
If you are arriving at Heathrow Terminal 4 you need to take the underground Heathrow Express train (free service between terminals) to the other terminals to catch the bus - more detailed information is available on the BAA Heathrow website.
All the buses from Heathrow take you to the centre of Cambridge, Parkside near Drummer Street bus station.
If you are interested in a good deal on accommodation, restaurants or other services in Cambridge it is worth checking this link to see what the deal of the day for Cambridge is.
Heathrow to Cambridge by Train:
An alternative to the bus from Heathrow to Cambridge is to take the train, this takes about 2 hours. This can be faster due to road traffic but is normally more expensive. The main routes for the trip between Heathrow Airport and Cambridge are either to take the Heathrow Express Train to Paddington then tube to Kings Cross or you could get the tube from Heathrow to Kings Cross then train to Cambridge.
One way train tickets on the Heathrow Express from Heathrow to Paddington cost £14.50. London underground can also be used which is cheaper but slower. The train from Kings Cross to Cambridge costs approx 20 GBP or less depending on time of day.
Heathrow Accommodation
If you have a very early flight from Heathrow Airport or arriving late you may wish to spend the night at a hotel near Heathrow Airport. With prices from as little as 45 GBP per night (cheaper than Oxford!) it is worth considering.
Heathrow Parking