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The cheapest and fastest buses from London Stansted Airport to Cambridge
Showing times and prices for Jan 12
Cheapest price
$16
Average price
$23
Fastest journey
40 m
Average duration
45 m
Buses per day
11
Distance
36 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London Stansted Airport to Cambridge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Stansted Airport to Cambridge will cost around $23 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $16.
Fast buses
Of the 11 buses that leave London Stansted Airport for Cambridge on Mon, Jan 12, 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jan 12 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 40 m .
On Mon, Jan 12 the slowest buses will take 50 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.
NX72701:00AM0h45
Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station01:45AMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
$161One-way
0 transfers
NX72809:05AM0h50
Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station09:55AMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
$241One-way
0 transfers
NX72704:20PM0h55
Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station05:15PMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
$241One-way
0 transfers
NX72810:45AM0h50
Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station11:35AMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
$241One-way
0 transfers
NX72707:10PM0h50
Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station08:00PMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
$241One-way
0 transfers
NX77701:05AM0h40
Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station01:45AMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
$251One-way
0 transfers
NX72701:00AM0h45
Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station01:45AMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
$161One-way
0 transfers
NX72710:50PM0h45
Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station11:35PMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
$241One-way
0 transfers
NX77709:00AM0h45
Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station09:45AMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
$251One-way
0 transfers
NX72809:05AM0h50
Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station09:55AMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)
$241One-way
0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for London Stansted Airport to Cambridge
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Stansted Airport to Cambridge 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: 22 miles (36 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
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€18 Average price | €11 Average price Cheapest |
1h 20m Average total duration 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 4m Average total duration Fastest 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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London Stansted Airport to Cambridge Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:05AM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator CrossCountry | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Abellio Greater Anglia | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator CrossCountry | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Abellio Greater Anglia | Departure Time 07:27PM | Arrival Time 08:17PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator CrossCountry | Departure Time 08:27PM | Arrival Time 09:17PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Live departures
London Stansted Airport to Cambridge bus times
The table below shows live departures for London Stansted Airport to Cambridge buses for today, Sunday, January 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
Last updated at 3:59 PM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 LE098000 | 4:55 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0h50 | 5:45 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| XC000900 | 5:55 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0h50 | 6:45 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| LE097900 | 7:27 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0h50 | 8:17 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| XC000800 | 8:27 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0h50 | 9:17 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, January 12 | |||||
| NX727 | Delayed 2:30 AM 1:00 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0h45 | 1:45 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX777 | 1:05 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0h40 | 1:45 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX777 | 9:00 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0h45 | 9:45 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX728 | 9:05 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0h50 | 9:55 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX728 | 10:45 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0h50 | 11:35 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX727 | On time 12:35 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0h50 | 1:25 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX727 | On time 2:35 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0h50 | 3:25 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX727 | On time 4:20 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0h55 | 5:15 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX727 | On time 7:10 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0h50 | 8:00 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX727 | On time 8:50 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0h50 | 9:40 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX727 | On time 10:50 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0h45 | 11:35 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London Stansted Airport to Cambridge
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from London Stansted Airport to Cambridge run on average 10 times per day, taking around 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $14 (€11) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by train.
There are 10 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:00, the last at 22:59. 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 $6 (€5)
Distance 22 miles (36 km) |
Average bus duration 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€11) |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 45m |
First bus 00:00 |
Last bus 22:59 |
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 London Stansted Airport to CambridgeYou can travel by bus between London Stansted Airport to Cambridge 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
$14 (€11)
National Express frequency
10 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 London Stansted Airport to Cambridge
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Stansted Airport to Cambridge 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 Cambridge, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap bus tickets from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cambridge can start from as little as $14 (€11) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cambridge is $24 (€19); 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 London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cambridge is 45 min to travel the 22 mile (35 km) long journey, with around there are 11 buses per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
The first bus from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cambridge leaves at 12: 00AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last bus from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cambridge leaves at 11: 59PM.
Yes, it is possible to travel from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cambridge without having to change trains with National Express. There are 11 direct buses from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cambridge each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
For the best London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cambridge bus to book, you can travel safely and comfortably with National Express or Bus. However, it's always good to check all possible bus providers with services from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cambridge to compare what amenities they may offer.
A day trip to Cambridge from London Stansted Airport (STN) is worth doing with a journey time of 45 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cambridge by bus is August.
You have options as you can travel from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cambridge 2 different ways: train or bus.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cambridge:
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cambridge for bus company National Express.
Some of the most interesting sights to explore in Cambridge are:
- King's College Chapel, a stunning example of Gothic architecture known for its impressive fan vault and beautiful stained glass windows
- The Fitzwilliam Museum, a renowned museum housing a vast collection of art and antiquities from around the world
- The Backs, a picturesque area along the River Cam offering scenic views of the colleges and lush gardens
- Trinity College, one of the largest and wealthiest colleges in Cambridge, famous for its historic Great Court and library
- Cambridge University Botanic Garden, a 40-acre garden showcasing a diverse range of plant species and offering a tranquil escape from the city.
The best things to do in Cambridge include:
- Punting on the River Cam, a traditional Cambridge activity offering scenic views of the colleges and bridges
- Visit the Cambridge Science Centre, an interactive museum perfect for families and science enthusiasts
- Explore the historic Market Square, where you can find local produce, crafts, and street food
- Attend a performance at the Cambridge Arts Theatre, featuring a variety of shows from drama to comedy
- Take a guided walking tour to discover the rich history and hidden gems of Cambridge.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus company National Express.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cambridge 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 London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cambridge, follow these tips:
Start your search now and compare ticket prices to find the best deal!
Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cambridge.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cambridge:
- 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 London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cambridge:
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cambridge.
You can reserve your seat on the bus from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cambridge with the following bus company: National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cambridge with the following bus company: National Express.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cambridge with the following bus company: National Express.
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