UK National Express Bus LHR > CBG — often fully booked?

On a Monday afternoon in May 2019, I will take the National Express from LHR T3 to Cambridge. I can make a reservation, or not. Making a reservation guarantees a seat. Making a reservation for two hours after the flight's scheduled ETA would allow for delays, but isn't appealing as my flight has very good on-time performance. No reservation allows me to take the next available bus...provided there are empty seats.

Are buses on this route often or usually full?

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Can I buy National Express tickets at Heathrow?

You can buy National Express tickets at the airport at Heathrow Central Bus Station between terminals 2 and 3, but not from the driver - or in advance online. Buying on-line may well be a lot cheaper than buying on the day and you are assured a seat on the coach you have booked.

Are Heathrow shuttle buses free?

Heathrow Airport subsidises all public buses, most of which are the famous red London buses so that any journey from the Heathrow Airport terminals to anywhere on the perimeter roads is completely free. In many cases these public buses stop right outside the entrance of many Heathrow hotels.

Does National Express pick up from Terminal 5 Heathrow?

National Express Coaches to Terminal 5 will use stops 13-16 just outside the terminal building for pick up and drop off. Other National Express coaches can be caught from stops here, including destinations such as Oxford, Brighton and Reading.

Can you drink alcohol on National Express coaches?

Can I eat and drink on board a National Express Transport Solutions coach? Yes, we provide refreshments on our coaches and some even have kitchen facilities. If you want to consume alcohol or food on board, this needs to be agreed prior to booking.

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