Cambridge station (CBG) to London Stansted Airport bus with National Express

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

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Nov 04
Cheapest price on Nov 04
$16
Average ticket price on Nov 04
$24
Fastest journey on Nov 04
30 m
Average journey duration on Nov 04
34 m
Buses on Nov 04
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 $24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $16.

Fast buses

On Wed, Nov 04, we found 20 buses from Cambridge station (CBG) to London Stansted Airport, including 20 direct services.

On Wed, Nov 04 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 Wed, Nov 04 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 ExpressNX777
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  • National ExpressNX777
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  • National ExpressNX727
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX728
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  • National ExpressNX727
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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 18 times per day, taking around 43m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $11 if you book in advance.

There are 18 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:35, the last at 20:40. The fastest bus covers the 21 miles (35 km) distance in 30m.

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.
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Journey facts

  • Distance21 miles (35 km)
  • Average bus duration43m
  • Cheapest ticket price$11
  • Buses per day18
  • Direct buses18
  • Fastest bus30m
  • First bus12:35 AM
  • Last bus8:40 PM
  • Cheapest MonthJan
  • Cheapest DaySun
  • High SeasonApr - Jun
  • Low SeasonJan - Mar
  • Busiest DaySat
  • Least Busy DaySun
  • Best time to book1 day

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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.
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Frequently asked questions about your Cambridge station (CBG) to London Stansted Airport trip

Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Cambridge station (CBG) to London Stansted Airport.

Cheap bus tickets from Cambridge station (CBG) to London Stansted Airport can start from as little as $11 when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Cambridge station (CBG) to London Stansted Airport is $21 ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The earliest bus from Cambridge station (CBG) to London Stansted Airport leaves at 12:35 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Cambridge station (CBG) to London Stansted Airport leaves at 8:40 PM.
Yes, there are 18 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.

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
Everyday
Cheapest price
$15
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
01:45AM
Arrival Time
02:20AM
Duration
0h35
Departure days
Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$25
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
03:50AM
Arrival Time
04:35AM
Duration
0h45
Departure days
Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$15
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
04:00AM
Arrival Time
04:35AM
Duration
0h35
Departure days
Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$15
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
05:45AM
Arrival Time
06:30AM
Duration
0h45
Departure days
Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri
Cheapest price
$15
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
05:55AM
Arrival Time
06:30AM
Duration
0h35
Departure days
Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri
Cheapest price
$15
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
06:05AM
Arrival Time
06:50AM
Duration
0h45
Departure days
Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$15
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
06:15AM
Arrival Time
06:50AM
Duration
0h35
Departure days
Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$15
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
07:55AM
Arrival Time
08:50AM
Duration
0h55
Departure days
Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri
Cheapest price
$15
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
08:00AM
Arrival Time
08:50AM
Duration
0h50
Departure days
Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$15
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
08:15AM
Arrival Time
08:50AM
Duration
0h35
Departure days
Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$15
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
09:20AM
Arrival Time
10:05AM
Duration
0h45
Departure days
Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$15
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
09:35AM
Arrival Time
10:05AM
Duration
0h30
Departure days
Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$15
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
12:15PM
Arrival Time
01:05PM
Duration
0h50
Departure days
Everyday
Cheapest price
$15
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
12:30PM
Arrival Time
01:05PM
Duration
0h35
Departure days
Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$15
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
12:55PM
Arrival Time
01:45PM
Duration
0h50
Departure days
Tue
Cheapest price
$15
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
01:55PM
Arrival Time
02:45PM
Duration
0h50
Departure days
Everyday
Cheapest price
$15
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
02:10PM
Arrival Time
02:45PM
Duration
0h35
Departure days
Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$15
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
04:00PM
Arrival Time
05:05PM
Duration
1h05
Departure days
Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri
Cheapest price
$15
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
04:15PM
Arrival Time
05:05PM
Duration
0h50
Departure days
Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$15
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
04:25PM
Arrival Time
05:05PM
Duration
0h40
Departure days
Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri
Cheapest price
$15
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
04:30PM
Arrival Time
05:05PM
Duration
0h35
Departure days
Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$15
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
05:15PM
Arrival Time
06:15PM
Duration
1h00
Departure days
Tue
Cheapest price
$18
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
06:15PM
Arrival Time
07:15PM
Duration
1h00
Departure days
Everyday
Cheapest price
$15
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
06:30PM
Arrival Time
07:05PM
Duration
0h35
Departure days
Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$15
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
06:35PM
Arrival Time
07:15PM
Duration
0h40
Departure days
Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri
Cheapest price
$15
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
06:55PM
Arrival Time
07:45PM
Duration
0h50
Departure days
Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$16
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
07:15PM
Arrival Time
08:05PM
Duration
0h50
Departure days
Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri
Cheapest price
$16
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
09:40PM
Arrival Time
10:25PM
Duration
0h45
Departure days
Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, 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 tomorrow, Wednesday, November 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
National ExpressNX7271:35 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
0h45
2:20 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 transfersDirect
National ExpressNX7271:45 AM Cambridge, Trumpington Park and Ride
0h35
2:20 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 transfersDirect
National ExpressNX7273:50 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
0h45
4:35 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 transfersDirect
National ExpressNX7274:00 AM Cambridge, Trumpington Park and Ride
0h35
4:35 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 transfersDirect
National ExpressNX7275:45 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
0h45
6:30 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 transfersDirect
National ExpressNX7275:55 AM Cambridge, Trumpington Park and Ride
0h35
6:30 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 transfersDirect
National ExpressNX7277:55 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
0h55
8:50 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 transfersDirect
National ExpressNX7278:15 AM Cambridge, Trumpington Park and Ride
0h35
8:50 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 transfersDirect
National ExpressNX7279:20 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
0h45
10:05 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 transfersDirect
National ExpressNX7279:35 AM Cambridge, Trumpington Park and Ride
0h30
10:05 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 transfersDirect
National ExpressNX72712:15 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
0h50
1:05 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 transfersDirect
National ExpressNX72712:30 PM Cambridge, Trumpington Park and Ride
0h35
1:05 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 transfersDirect
National ExpressNX7271:55 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
0h50
2:45 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 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 ExpressNX7777:15 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
0h50
8:05 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

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Bus companies

Bus companies from Cambridge station (CBG) to London Stansted Airport

Buses from Cambridge station (CBG) to London Stansted Airport with National Express. Overnight buses available on this route with National Express. Use the details below to compare onboard facilities.

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 National Express Duration
30m
Cheapest National Express Price
$11
National Express frequency
18 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.

Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Cambridge station (CBG) and London Stansted Airport

Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.

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.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Cambridge station (CBG) to London Stansted Airport for bus company National Express.
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.
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 {providersWithBike}.
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.

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.

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