Cambridge to Stansted bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Cambridge to Stansted

Showing times and prices for Jul 15

Cheapest price

$21

Average price

$27

Fastest journey

45 m

Average duration

45 m

Buses per day

11

Distance

36 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Cambridge to Stansted will cost around $27 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $21.

Fast buses

Of the 11 buses that leave Cambridge for Stansted on Wed, Jul 15, 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Wed, Jul 15 the direct buses cover the 36 km distance in an average of 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 45 m .

On Wed, Jul 15 the slowest buses will take 45 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 ExpressNX728
    4:00 PM1h05
    Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
    5:05 PMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
    $211One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX728
    6:15 PM1h00
    Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
    7:15 PMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
    $211One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX777
    7:15 PM0h50
    Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
    8:05 PMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
    $221One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX777
    9:40 PM0h45
    Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
    10:25 PMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
    $221One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX727
    9:20 AM0h45
    Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
    10:05 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
    $271One-way
    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for Cambridge to Stansted

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cambridge to Stansted among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $8. 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 $8, and a bus costs an average of $11.

Distance: 22 miles (36 km)

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Bus
Most popular
Train
Driving

$18

Average price

$13

Average price

Cheapest

$26

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 23m

Average total duration

53m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 4m

Average total duration

Fastest

34m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

41m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

National Express

Most popular bus company

CrossCountry

Most popular train company

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Cambridge to Stansted is a train with an average price of $13 (€11).

This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge to Stansted:

A train is $5 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cambridge to Stansted costing on average $18 (€15).

The fastest way to travel from Cambridge to Stansted is by train with an average journey time of 34m.

Other travel options to Stansted take longer:

Bus takes on average 53m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Cambridge and Stansted including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Cambridge to Stansted among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around $18 (€15) compared to roughly $26 (€22) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $8 (€7). The journey takes 53m versus 41m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Direct services are operated by National Express.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

Cambridge to Stansted 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
$24
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
03:50AM
Arrival Time
04:35AM
Duration
0h45
Departure days
Everyday
Cheapest price
$15
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
05:45AM
Arrival Time
06:30AM
Duration
0h45
Departure days
Mon, Tue, 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
07:55AM
Arrival Time
08:50AM
Duration
0h55
Departure days
Mon, Tue, 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
09:20AM
Arrival Time
10:05AM
Duration
0h45
Departure days
Everyday
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
01:55PM
Arrival Time
02:45PM
Duration
0h50
Departure days
Everyday
Cheapest price
$15
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
04:00PM
Arrival Time
05:05PM
Duration
1h05
Departure days
Mon, Tue, 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
06:15PM
Arrival Time
07:15PM
Duration
1h00
Departure days
Everyday
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, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Cheapest price
$16
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
09:40PM
Arrival Time
10:25PM
Duration
0h45
Departure days
Everyday
Cheapest price
$16

Live departures

Cambridge to Stansted bus times

The table below shows live departures for Cambridge to Stansted buses for today, Tuesday, July 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
National ExpressNX72712:15 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
0h50
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 ExpressNX7284:00 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
1h05
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 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
Wednesday, July 15
National ExpressNX7271:35 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
0h45
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 ExpressNX7275:45 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
0h45
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 ExpressNX7279:20 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
0h45
10:05 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Cambridge to Stansted

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Buses from Cambridge to Stansted run on average 11 times per day, taking around 53m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) but you can travel from only $8 (€6) by train.

There are 11 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest bus covers the 22 miles (36 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 $8 (€6)
Distance
22 miles (36 km)
Average bus duration
53m
Cheapest ticket price
$11 (€9)
Buses per day
11
Direct buses
11
Fastest bus
45m
First bus
12:01 AM
Last bus
11:58 PM
Cheapest Month
Jun
Cheapest Day
Wed
High Season
Jul - Sep
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Mon
Least Busy Day
Fri
Best time to book
77 days
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 $8 (€6)

Bus providers: National Express from Cambridge to StanstedYou can travel by bus between Cambridge to Stansted with National Express for as low as $8 (€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
$11 (€9)
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.
Learn more about National Express

FAQs: Bus from Cambridge to Stansted

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cambridge to Stansted 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 Stansted, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap bus tickets from Cambridge to Stansted can start from as little as $11 (€9) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Cambridge to Stansted is $18 (€15) ; 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 to Stansted is 45m to travel the 22 miles (36 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 to Stansted leaves at 12:01 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Cambridge to Stansted leaves at 11:58 PM.
Yes, there are 11 direct buses a day from Cambridge to Stansted with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
When taking a bus from Cambridge to Stansted, you can count on National Express for the best way to get you to Stansted. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Cambridge and Stansted and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
A day trip to Stansted from Cambridge 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 to Stansted is June.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Cambridge and Stansted including taking a bus and train.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Cambridge to Stansted for bus company National Express.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Cambridge to Stansted:
  • National Express
    • Assistance
    • Priority seating
    • Accessible toilets.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Cambridge to Stansted 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 to Stansted.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Cambridge to Stansted:
  • 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 to Stansted:
  • National Express
    • 10€ per additional bag.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from Cambridge to Stansted.
You can reserve your seat on the bus from Cambridge to Stansted with the following bus company: National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Cambridge to Stansted with the following bus company: National Express.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Cambridge to Stansted with the following bus company: National Express.
Since neither Cambridge nor Stansted are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United Kingdom and United Kingdom. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Cambridge to Stansted among Omio's users.
The currency used in the United Kingdom is the British Pound Sterling (GBP). For travelers, using a card is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially in cities and for transportation tickets, though carrying some cash can be useful for small purchases or in rural areas.
At Stansted, travelers should watch out for taxi scams, such as overcharging or unlicensed cabs. It’s important to use official airport transport services and pre-book tickets where possible. Keep personal belongings secure, especially in busy areas, to avoid pickpocketing. Additionally, be cautious of unsolicited offers for transportation or assistance within the terminal.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

popular bus stations

Popular bus stations from Cambridge to Stansted

Most Cambridge to Stansted buses use the Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) to Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Cambridge and Stansted bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.

Departure bus stations in Cambridge
Arrival bus stations in Stansted
Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
City-centre transport

Getting to Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) from Cambridge city centre

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