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The cheapest and fastest buses from Cambridge station (CBG) to London Stansted Airport

Showing times and prices for Mar 23

Cheapest price

$16

Average price

$19

Fastest journey

30 m

Average duration

34 m

Buses per day

20

Distance

35 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cambridge station (CBG) to London Stansted Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Cambridge station (CBG) to London Stansted Airport will cost around $19 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $16.

Fast buses

Of the 20 buses that leave Cambridge station (CBG) for London Stansted Airport on Mon, Mar 23, 20 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Mon, Mar 23 the direct buses cover the 35 km distance in an average of 34 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 30 m .

On Mon, Mar 23 the slowest buses will take 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

National ExpressNX727
05:55AM0h35
Cambridge, Trumpington Park and Ride
06:30AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
$161One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX728
04:00PM1h05
Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
05:05PMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
$161One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX727
07:55AM0h55
Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
08:50AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
$161One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX727
02:10PM0h35
Cambridge, Trumpington Park and Ride
02:45PMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
$161One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX728
06:35PM0h40
Cambridge, Trumpington Park and Ride
07:15PMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
$161One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Cambridge station (CBG) to London Stansted Airport

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cambridge station (CBG) to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $7, and a bus costs an average of $14.

Distance: 21 miles (35 km)

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Bus
Most popular
Train

$19

Average price

$12

Average price

Cheapest

1h 29m

Average total duration

59m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 4m

Average total duration

Fastest

34m

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30m

Additional time*

National Express

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Direct Options

Cambridge station (CBG) to London Stansted Airport Bus Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationDeparture daysCheapest price
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
01:35AM
Arrival Time
02:20AM
Duration
0h45
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Fri, Sun
Cheapest price
$15
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
01:45AM
Arrival Time
02:20AM
Duration
0h35
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Fri, Sun
Cheapest price
$15
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
03:50AM
Arrival Time
04:35AM
Duration
0h45
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Fri
Cheapest price
$25
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
04:00AM
Arrival Time
04:35AM
Duration
0h35
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Fri
Cheapest price
$25
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
05:45AM
Arrival Time
06:30AM
Duration
0h45
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Fri
Cheapest price
$15
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
05:55AM
Arrival Time
06:30AM
Duration
0h35
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Fri
Cheapest price
$15
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
07:55AM
Arrival Time
08:50AM
Duration
0h55
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Fri
Cheapest price
$15
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
08:00AM
Arrival Time
08:50AM
Duration
0h50
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
$27
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
08:15AM
Arrival Time
08:50AM
Duration
0h35
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Fri, Sun
Cheapest price
$15
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
09:20AM
Arrival Time
10:05AM
Duration
0h45
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Fri, Sun
Cheapest price
$15
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
09:35AM
Arrival Time
10:05AM
Duration
0h30
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Fri, Sun
Cheapest price
$15
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
12:15PM
Arrival Time
01:05PM
Duration
0h50
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Fri, Sun
Cheapest price
$15
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
12:30PM
Arrival Time
01:05PM
Duration
0h35
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Fri, Sun
Cheapest price
$15
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
01:55PM
Arrival Time
02:45PM
Duration
0h50
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Fri, Sun
Cheapest price
$17
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
02:10PM
Arrival Time
02:45PM
Duration
0h35
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Fri, Sun
Cheapest price
$16
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
04:00PM
Arrival Time
05:05PM
Duration
1h05
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Fri
Cheapest price
$15
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
04:15PM
Arrival Time
05:05PM
Duration
0h50
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
$27
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
04:25PM
Arrival Time
05:05PM
Duration
0h40
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Fri
Cheapest price
$15
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
04:30PM
Arrival Time
05:05PM
Duration
0h35
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
$27
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
06:15PM
Arrival Time
07:05PM
Duration
0h50
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Fri, Sun
Cheapest price
$15
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
06:30PM
Arrival Time
07:05PM
Duration
0h35
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
$27
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
06:35PM
Arrival Time
07:15PM
Duration
0h40
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Fri
Cheapest price
$15
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
06:55PM
Arrival Time
07:45PM
Duration
0h50
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
$28
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
07:15PM
Arrival Time
08:05PM
Duration
0h50
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Fri
Cheapest price
$16
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
09:40PM
Arrival Time
10:25PM
Duration
0h45
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Fri, Sun
Cheapest price
$16

Live departures

Cambridge station (CBG) to London Stansted Airport bus times

The table below shows live departures for Cambridge station (CBG) to London Stansted Airport buses for today, Sunday, March 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.

Last updated at 6:46 PM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
national_expressNX727
Delayed
7:25 PM 1:45 AMCambridge, Trumpington Park and Ride
0h35
2:20 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX727
Delayed
7:25 PM 8:15 AMCambridge, Trumpington Park and Ride
0h35
8:50 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX727
Delayed
7:25 PM 9:35 AMCambridge, Trumpington Park and Ride
0h30
10:05 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX727
Delayed
7:25 PM 12:30 PMCambridge, Trumpington Park and Ride
0h35
1:05 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX727
Delayed
7:25 PM 2:10 PMCambridge, Trumpington Park and Ride
0h35
2:45 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX7776:55 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
0h50
7:45 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX7779:40 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
0h45
10:25 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 transfersDirect
Monday, March 23
national_expressNX727
On time
1:35 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
0h45
2:20 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX7271:45 AM Cambridge, Trumpington Park and Ride
0h35
2:20 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX727
On time
3:50 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
0h45
4:35 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX7274:00 AM Cambridge, Trumpington Park and Ride
0h35
4:35 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX727
On time
5:45 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
0h45
6:30 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX7275:55 AM Cambridge, Trumpington Park and Ride
0h35
6:30 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX727
On time
7:55 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
0h55
8:50 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX7278:15 AM Cambridge, Trumpington Park and Ride
0h35
8:50 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX727
On time
9:20 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
0h45
10:05 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX7279:35 AM Cambridge, Trumpington Park and Ride
0h30
10:05 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX727
On time
12:15 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
0h50
1:05 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX72712:30 PM Cambridge, Trumpington Park and Ride
0h35
1:05 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX727
On time
1:55 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
0h50
2:45 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX7272:10 PM Cambridge, Trumpington Park and Ride
0h35
2:45 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX7284:00 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
1h05
5:05 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX7284:25 PM Cambridge, Trumpington Park and Ride
0h40
5:05 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX7286:15 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
1h00
7:15 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX7286:35 PM Cambridge, Trumpington Park and Ride
0h40
7:15 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX777
On time
7:15 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
0h50
8:05 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX777
On time
9:40 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
0h45
10:25 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 transfersDirect

This is the last bus of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Cambridge station (CBG) to London Stansted Airport

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Buses from Cambridge station (CBG) to London Stansted Airport run on average 17 times per day, taking around 59m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $14 (€11) but you can travel from only $7 (€6) by train.

There are 17 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:35, the last at 21:40. The fastest bus covers the 21 miles (35 km) distance in 45m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $7 (€6)
Distance
21 miles (35 km)
Average bus duration
59m
Cheapest ticket price
$14 (€11)
Buses per day
17
Direct buses
17
Fastest bus
45m
First bus
01:35
Last bus
21:40
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $7 (€6)

Bus providers: National Express from Cambridge station (CBG) to London Stansted AirportYou can travel by bus between Cambridge station (CBG) to London Stansted Airport with National Express for as low as $7 (€6). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

National Express

About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
45m
Cheapest Price
$14 (€11)
National Express frequency
8 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.

FAQs: Bus from Cambridge station (CBG) to London Stansted Airport

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cambridge station (CBG) to London Stansted Airport by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London Stansted Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap bus tickets from Cambridge station (CBG) to London Stansted Airport can start from as little as $14 (€11) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Cambridge station (CBG) to London Stansted Airport is $19 (€16) ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by bus from Cambridge station (CBG) to London Stansted Airport is 45m to travel the 21 miles (35 km) long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest bus from Cambridge station (CBG) to London Stansted Airport leaves at 1:35 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Cambridge station (CBG) to London Stansted Airport leaves at 9:40 PM.
Yes, there are 17 direct buses a day from Cambridge station (CBG) to London Stansted Airport with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
When taking a bus from Cambridge station (CBG) to London Stansted Airport, you can count on National Express for the best way to get you to London Stansted Airport. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Cambridge station (CBG) and London Stansted Airport and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
A day trip to London Stansted Airport from Cambridge station (CBG) is worth doing with a journey time of 45m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a bus from Cambridge station (CBG) to London Stansted Airport is June.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Cambridge station (CBG) and London Stansted Airport including taking a train and bus.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Cambridge station (CBG) to London Stansted Airport:
  • National Express
    • Assistance
    • Priority seating
    • Accessible toilets.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Cambridge station (CBG) to London Stansted Airport for bus company National Express.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Cambridge station (CBG) to London Stansted Airport depends on the bus companies:
  • National Express
    • You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus company National Express.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Cambridge station (CBG) to London Stansted Airport.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Cambridge station (CBG) to London Stansted Airport:
  • National Express
    • Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Cambridge station (CBG) to London Stansted Airport:
  • National Express
    • 10€ per additional bag.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from Cambridge station (CBG) to London Stansted Airport.
You can reserve your seat on the bus from Cambridge station (CBG) to London Stansted Airport with the following bus company: National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Cambridge station (CBG) to London Stansted Airport with the following bus company: National Express.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Cambridge station (CBG) to London Stansted Airport with the following bus company: National Express.

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