Cambridge Bus Route 728: University of East Anglia to Heathrow Airport (T5) — Stops, Timetable & Fares (2026)

🚌 Cambridge Bus Route 728 — University of East Anglia ↔ Heathrow Airport (T5)

🚌 Route 728: University of East Anglia ↔ Heathrow Airport (T5) | 🏢 National Express | ⏱️ Limited service — 2 departures on weekdays | 💳 £3 fare cap · £2 from Jan 2027 | 📅 Monday to Friday

The 728 is a bus service run by National Express in the Cambridge area. This page gives the stops in order, an honest summary of the timetable (first and last buses and how often they run, by day), fares and the questions riders ask most.

📋 Route 728 Essential Information

• Route: 728 — University of East Anglia ↔ Heathrow Airport (T5)
• Operator: National Express
• Days: Monday to Friday
• First / last (weekday): 13:30 – 15:40 from University of East Anglia
• Frequency: limited service — 2 departures on weekdays (less frequent early morning and evening)
• Journey time: around 335 minutes end to end
• Stops: 13 stops in the main direction (see list below)
• Fare: single fares capped at £3 (see Fares & Payment)

🗺️ Route 728 Stops

🚏 Stops Towards Heathrow Airport (T5) — in order

1. University of East Anglia Chancellors Drive (Stop E)
2. Norwich Bus Station (Stand R) p
3. 13:55
4. Thetford Bus Interchange (Stand B)
5. Mildenhall Bus Station (Stand A)
6. Newmarket, adj Horse Racing Museum
7. Cambridge Parkside (Bay 17)
8. Trumpington Park-and-Ride (in)
9. Stansted Airport Coach Station (Bay 21)
10. 17:15 s
11. Heathrow Central Bus Station (Stops 7 – 17)
12. 18:55
13. Heathrow Terminal 5 (Stops 11 – 15)

2 weekday departures from University of East Anglia: first 13:30, last 15:40.

🚏 Stops Towards University of East Anglia — in order

1. Heathrow Terminal 5 (Stops 11 – 15)
2. Heathrow Central Bus Station (Stops 7 – 17)
3. 07:35
4. Stansted Airport Coach Station (Bay 21)
5. 09:05
6. Trumpington Park-and-Ride (in)
7. Cambridge Parkside (Bay 17)
8. Newmarket, opp Horse Racing Museum
9. Mildenhall Bus Station (Stand A)
10. Thetford Bus Interchange (Stand B)
11. Norwich Bus Station (Stand R) s
12. 12:05
13. University of East Anglia Chancellors Drive (Stop E)

2 weekday departures from Heathrow Airport (T5): first 07:15, last 08:55.

🎫 Fares & Payment

• Fare cap: single fares on this service are capped at £3 under the England national fare cap — the cap falls to £2 from 1 January 2027. See BusUpdate’s fare cap guide.
• Paying: most operators in this area accept contactless bank cards and mobile payment as well as cash; smaller community operators may differ — check with National Express for this route.
• Day tickets: if you make several journeys, ask the driver about National Express day tickets, which can beat paying capped singles.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What time is the first 728 bus from University of East Anglia?
On weekdays the first 728 leaves University of East Anglia at 13:30.

What time is the last 728 bus?
On weekdays the last 728 from University of East Anglia is at 15:40 (the last bus from Heathrow Airport (T5) is at 08:55).

How often does the 728 run?
Limited service — 2 departures on weekdays on weekdays; the service runs monday to friday.

How much is the fare on the 728?
Single fares are capped at £3 under the England fare cap (£2 from 1 January 2027).

Timetable & stop data: bustimes.org (open data — Bus Open Data Service / Traveline / NaPTAN), extracted and verified October 2026. Independently compiled by the BusUpdate editorial team; confirm time-sensitive details with National Express before travelling. See also: buses in Cambridge on BusUpdate.