Blue Arrow X1
Discover this great new fast coach link from Whippet, starting 26 January 2026
It will get you from Huntingdon into Cambridge or Peterborough in around 40 minutes, or between the city centres of Cambridge and Peterborough quickly and comfortably in 80 minutes.
There’s no need to book ahead, just pay the driver when you get on or buy a ticket on our app.
times towards Peterborough, Mondays to Saturdays
| Cambridge Parkside bay 18 | 0850 | 1205 | 1530 | 1905 | |
| Huntingdon bus station bay 3 | 0600 | 0930 | 1245 | 1620 | 1945 |
| Peterborough Broadway | 0635 | 1010 | 1325 | 1705 |
times towards Cambridge, Mondays to Saturdays
| Peterborough Westgate stop Y | 0650 | 1025 | 1340 | 1720 |
| Huntingdon bus station bay 3 | 0730 | 1105 | 1425 | 1810 |
| Cambridge Parkside | 0825 | 1150 | 1510 | 1850 |
no service on Sundays or public holidays
fares between Cambridge & Peterborough
| adult | 5-15yrs or concession | |
| SINGLE | £8 | £6 |
| RETURN | £14 | £10.50 |
| 7 DAYS | £56 | £42 |
fares between Huntingdon & Cambridge or Peterborough
| adult | 5-15yrs or concession | |
| SINGLE | £6 | £4 |
| RETURN | £10.50 | £7 |
| 7 DAYS | £42 | £28 |
Pay the driver when you get on - use cash or contactless. 7 day tickets are also available on our app.
Concessionary passes allowing free travel are not valid on this service, but show your pass to get the concession rate.
Anyone with a valid CPCA Tiger pass or Whippet day/week/4 week ticket can travel at the concessionary rate. Accompanied children under 5 travel free.
If you have a Blue Arrow return or 7 day ticket, you can also use these on Whippet routes X2 or X3 to travel between Cambridge and Huntingdon.
Frequently asked questions about Blue Arrow
Just pay the driver when you get on the coach. You can pay with cash or contactless (please try to have the right change if paying with cash). You can also buy the Blue Arrow 7 day tickets on our mobile app
Yes – pets are carried free, as long as they don’t present a hazard or disturbance to customers. All dogs must be on a lead and should sit on the floor, not blocking the aisle
No – just buy your ticket (or show your return or 7-day ticket) when you get on the coach
Yes – we can carry both folding and standard bikes. They need to be stored in the luggage compartment under the coach – our driver will help you stow them safely. Please ensure your bike is clean, and ideally in a travel bag or box
Yes - it’s in the middle of the coach
Coaches run on Mondays to Saturdays (except public holidays). Check the timetable here
Yes – there are USB charging sockets for phones and tablets by most seats
Blue Arrow tickets are also valid on Whippet routes X2 and X3 between any stop in Cambridge and any stop in Huntingdon.
Other Whippet tickets are not valid on Blue Arrow
We sell discounted tickets for anyone who has a valid concessionary bus pass, CPCA Tiger pass or existing Whippet ticket for routes X2/X3 between Huntingdon and Cambridge
Concessionary bus passes aren't valid for free travel on Blue Arrow coaches
Yes - there’s space for someone in a wheelchair to travel. You don’t need to pre-book, but we cannot guarantee this facility. If you’re in a wheelchair, stops at Cambridge and Peterborough are accessible - the driver will help you get on and off the coach safely.
Unfortunately, the coach stop at Huntingdon isn’t currently accessible and we are unable to carry anyone in a wheelchair to or from this stop at the moment
Yes, small items of luggage can be taken on board the coach - there are luggage racks above each seat, or stow it underneath your seat.
Larger items of luggage - for example suitcases or push chairs - can be stowed in the luggage lockers on the coach. If your not sure, our drivers can help
Children aged 5-15, and anyone with a valid CPCA Tiger pass, travels at a discounted rate - please pay the driver when you get on. Children aged up to 4 travel free when accompanied. Anyone aged 16 or over without a Tiger pass will need to pay the adult fare.
Children under 3 can travel on the lap of someone they're travelling with. Children aged 4 and over can travel in one of the seats, using the seat belt provided.
There are three stops for Blue Arrow coaches - Cambridge Parkside, Huntingdon bus station and Peterborough Westgate.
Click here to download a map showing each of the coach stops