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The cheapest and fastest buses from Cambridge station (CBG) to London Stansted Airport
Showing times and prices for Nov 07
Cheapest price
$10
Average price
$20
Fastest journey
45 m
Average duration
50 m
Buses per day
5
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 $20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $10.
Fast buses
Of the 5 buses that leave Cambridge station (CBG) for London Stansted Airport on Fri, Nov 07, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 07 the direct buses cover the 35 km distance in an average of 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 45 m .
On Fri, Nov 07 the slowest buses will take 1 h 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.
12:55PM0h50
Cambridge station (CBG)01:45PMLondon Stansted Airport
$101One-way
0 transfers
12:35AM0h45
Cambridge station (CBG)01:20AMLondon Stansted Airport
$151One-way
0 transfers
05:15PM1h00
Cambridge station (CBG)06:15PMLondon Stansted Airport
$231One-way
0 transfers
08:40PM0h45
Cambridge station (CBG)09:25PMLondon Stansted Airport
$261One-way
0 transfers
06:15PM0h50
Cambridge station (CBG)07:05PMLondon Stansted Airport
$261One-way
0 transfers
12:35AM0h45
Cambridge station (CBG)01:20AMLondon Stansted Airport
$151One-way
0 transfers
08:40PM0h45
Cambridge station (CBG)09:25PMLondon Stansted Airport
$261One-way
0 transfers
12:55PM0h50
Cambridge station (CBG)01:45PMLondon Stansted Airport
$101One-way
0 transfers
06:15PM0h50
Cambridge station (CBG)07:05PMLondon Stansted Airport
$261One-way
0 transfers
05:15PM1h00
Cambridge station (CBG)06:15PMLondon Stansted Airport
$231One-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 €5. 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 €5, and a bus costs an average of €11.
Distance: 21 miles (35 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
€18 Average price | €10 Average price Cheapest |
1h 20m Average total duration 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 4m Average total duration Fastest 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Cambridge station (CBG) to London Stansted Airport Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:35AM | Arrival Time 02:20AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:45AM | Arrival Time 02:20AM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:50AM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:55AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
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, Thursday, November 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
Last updated at 6:35 AM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX727 | Delayed 1:55 AM 1:35 AMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0h45 | 4:35 AM 4:35 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX727 | Delayed 1:55 AM 3:50 AMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0h45 | 4:35 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX727 | Delayed 1:55 AM 5:45 AMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0h45 | 6:30 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX727 | Delayed 1:55 AM 8:00 AMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0h50 | 8:50 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX727 | 8:15 AM Cambridge, Trumpington Park and Ride | 0h35 | 8:50 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX727 | Delayed 1:55 AM 9:20 AMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0h45 | 10:05 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX727 | 9:35 AM Cambridge, Trumpington Park and Ride | 0h30 | 10:05 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX727 | Delayed 1:55 AM 10:50 AMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0h50 | 11:40 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX727 | 11:05 AM Cambridge, Trumpington Park and Ride | 0h35 | 11:40 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX727 | Delayed 1:55 AM 12:15 PMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0h50 | 1:05 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX727 | 12:30 PM Cambridge, Trumpington Park and Ride | 0h35 | 1:05 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX727 | Delayed 1:55 AM 1:55 PMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0h50 | 2:45 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX727 | 2:10 PM Cambridge, Trumpington Park and Ride | 0h35 | 2:45 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX728 | On time 4:00 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1h05 | 5:05 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX728 | 4:25 PM Cambridge, Trumpington Park and Ride | 0h40 | 5:05 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX728 | On time 6:15 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1h00 | 7:15 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX728 | 6:35 PM Cambridge, Trumpington Park and Ride | 0h40 | 7:15 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX777 | 7:15 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0h50 | 8:05 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX777 | 9:40 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0h45 | 10:25 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, November 7 | |||||
| 12:35 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0h45 | 1:20 AM London Stansted Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cambridge station (CBG) to London Stansted Airport
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
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 $6 (€5)
Distance 21 miles (35 km) |
Average bus duration 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€11) |
Buses per day 16 |
Direct buses 16 |
Fastest bus 40m |
First bus 00:35 |
Last bus 20:40 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Cambridge station (CBG) to London Stansted Airport start from as low as $14 (€11) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $22 (€18) depending on the train type and class.
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 $6 (€5)
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 $6 (€5). 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
$10 (€8)
National Express frequency
17 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.
Cheap bus tickets from Cambridge station (CBG) to London Stansted Airport (STN) 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 (STN) is $21 (€17); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Cambridge station (CBG) to London Stansted Airport (STN) bus time is 45 min covering the 21 mile (34 km) long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first bus from Cambridge station (CBG) to London Stansted Airport (STN) leaves at 12: 35AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last bus from Cambridge station (CBG) to London Stansted Airport (STN) leaves at 10: 20PM.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Cambridge station (CBG) to London Stansted Airport (STN) without having to change trains with National Express. There are 16 direct buses from Cambridge station (CBG) to London Stansted Airport (STN) each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
For the best Cambridge station (CBG) to London Stansted Airport (STN) bus to purchase, you can travel safely and comfortably with National Express or Bus. However, it's always good to check all possible bus companies with services between Cambridge station (CBG) and London Stansted Airport (STN) to compare what amenities they may offer.
A day trip to London Stansted Airport (STN) from Cambridge station (CBG) is worth doing with a journey time of 45 min 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 (STN) is December.
You have options as you can travel from Cambridge station (CBG) to London Stansted Airport (STN) 2 different ways: train or bus.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Cambridge station (CBG) to London Stansted Airport (STN):
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Cambridge station (CBG) to London Stansted Airport (STN) for bus company National Express.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus company National Express.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Cambridge station (CBG) to London Stansted Airport (STN) depends on the bus company:
- 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.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Cambridge station (CBG) to London Stansted Airport (STN), follow these tips:
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Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Cambridge station (CBG) to London Stansted Airport (STN).
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Cambridge station (CBG) to London Stansted Airport (STN):
- 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 (STN):
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from Cambridge station (CBG) to London Stansted Airport (STN).
You can reserve your seat on the bus from Cambridge station (CBG) to London Stansted Airport (STN) with the following bus company: National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Cambridge station (CBG) to London Stansted Airport (STN) with the following bus company: National Express.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Cambridge station (CBG) to London Stansted Airport (STN) with the following bus company: National Express.
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