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The Fitzwilliam Museum
The University of Cambridge’s principal museum, known for outstanding art, antiquities, and manuscripts. A major cultural stop with world-class collections.
Cheapest price
$16
Average price
$22
Fastest journey
40 m
Average duration
44 m
Buses per day
11
Distance
36 km
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 $22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $16.
Of the 11 buses that leave London Stansted Airport for Cambridge on Thu, May 28, 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 28 the direct buses cover the 36 km distance in an average of 44 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 40 m .
On Thu, May 28 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.
NX727
NX727
NX727
NX727
NX727
NX777
NX727
NX777
NX727
NX727Omio 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 $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 39m. 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)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$21 Average price | $14 Average price Cheapest | $11 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 26m Average total duration 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 9m Average total duration Fastest 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London Stansted Airport to Cambridge:
A train is $7 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London Stansted Airport to Cambridge costing on average $21 (€17).
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Bus takes on average 56m.
You'll arrive about -1h -9m sooner (56m by bus vs 47m by car) and save roughly $-9.42 (€-7.61) compared to fuel and tolls ($21 (€17) vs $11 (€9)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by National Express.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| 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 Everyday | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:05AM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Greater Anglia | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 09:38AM | Duration 1h28 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Greater Anglia | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator CrossCountry | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator CrossCountry | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator CrossCountry | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Greater Anglia | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator CrossCountry | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator CrossCountry | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Greater Anglia | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator CrossCountry | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator CrossCountry | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator CrossCountry | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator CrossCountry | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator CrossCountry | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Greater Anglia | Departure Time 11:58PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 2h02 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $22 |
The table below shows live departures for London Stansted Airport to Cambridge buses for today, Wednesday, May 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:58 PM London Stansted Airport | 2h02 | 2:00 AM Cambridge | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, May 28 | |||||
NX727 | 1:00 AM Stansted, 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 | 12:35 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0h50 | 1:25 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX727 | 2:40 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0h50 | 3:30 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX727 | 4:20 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h05 | 5:25 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX727 | 7:15 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0h45 | 8:00 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX727 | 8:50 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0h45 | 9:35 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX727 | 10:50 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0h45 | 11:35 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from London Stansted Airport to Cambridge run on average 10 times per day, taking around 56m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) but you can travel from only $8 (€7) by train.
There are 10 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:00, the last at 23:58. The fastest bus covers the 22 miles (36 km) distance in 45m.
Distance 22 miles (36 km) |
Average bus duration 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 45m |
First bus 12:00 AM |
Last bus 11:58 PM |
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Discover the best of Cambridge — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Cambridge trip today.
The University of Cambridge’s principal museum, known for outstanding art, antiquities, and manuscripts. A major cultural stop with world-class collections.
A University museum with important archaeological and ethnographic collections from Cambridge and around the world. Compact but highly regarded.
A local social history museum in a former coaching inn, focusing on everyday life in Cambridge and the surrounding county.
The city’s signature historic street, lined with college architecture and prime views of King’s College Chapel. Always busy and highly photogenic.
The celebrated landscaped area behind several colleges along the River Cam. A classic place for walking, punting views, and postcard scenes.
Central public square known for its market stalls and lively atmosphere. A practical and historic focal point for exploring the old center.
A sticky, spiral currant bun strongly associated with Cambridge through the historic Fitzbillies bakery, and a classic local sweet treat.
A traditional East Anglian pork pie with seasoned pork encased in hot-water crust pastry, commonly found in local butchers and pubs.
A classic English Sunday roast widely enjoyed in Cambridge pubs, featuring roasted beef, gravy, and Yorkshire pudding.
A celebrated fine dining restaurant on the River Cam known for refined modern British tasting menus and an elegant atmosphere.
A well-regarded neighbourhood restaurant offering seasonal British cooking with a polished but intimate dining room.
A famous historic pub serving classic British dishes and ales, best known for its heritage and lively traditional setting.
Prices are above the UK average for hotels and dining, especially near the centre and colleges, but cafes, pubs and supermarkets help keep daily costs manageable.
Service is often included only at higher-end restaurants. If not added, tip about 10-12.5% for good service. Rounding up is fine in pubs, cafes and taxis; tipping is not expected for counter service.
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