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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Cambridge to London Stansted Airport
Cheapest price on Sep 14
€7
Average ticket price on Sep 14
€12
Fastest journey on Sep 14
25 m
Average journey duration on Sep 14
25 m
Trains on Sep 14
30
Distance
36 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cambridge 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 to London Stansted Airport will cost around €12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €7.
On Mon, Sep 14, we found 30 trains from Cambridge to London Stansted Airport, including 29 direct services.
On Mon, Sep 14 the direct trains cover the 36 km distance in an average of 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 25 m .
On Mon, Sep 14 the slowest trains will take 25 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.
G008122:13 PM0h27Cambridge South2:40 PMStansted Airport (SSD)€71One-way0 transfers- G008143:13 PM0h27Cambridge South3:40 PMStansted Airport (SSD)€71One-way0 transfers
- G008184:13 PM0h27Cambridge South4:40 PMStansted Airport (SSD)€71One-way0 transfers
- G008215:17 PM0h35Cambridge South5:52 PMStansted Airport (SSD)€71One-way0 transfers
- G008267:11 PM0h28Cambridge South7:39 PMStansted Airport (SSD)€71One-way0 transfers
- G008308:18 PM0h25Cambridge South8:43 PMStansted Airport (SSD)€71One-way0 transfers
- G0080510:18 AM0h25Cambridge South10:43 AMStansted Airport (SSD)€101One-way0 transfers
- G008039:18 AM0h25Cambridge South9:43 AMStansted Airport (SSD)€101One-way0 transfers
- G011997:39 AM0h25Cambridge South8:04 AMStansted Airport (SSD)€101One-way0 transfers
- G011976:39 AM0h25Cambridge South7:04 AMStansted Airport (SSD)€101One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Cambridge to London Stansted Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cambridge to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €14 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 3m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €14, while a bus costs an average of €16.
Distance: 22 miles (36 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€14 Average price Cheapest | €16 Average price | €9 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 3m Average total duration Fastest 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 20m Average total duration 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge to London Stansted Airport:
A train is €2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cambridge to London Stansted Airport costing on average €16.
Other travel options to London Stansted Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 50m.
You'll arrive about 9m sooner (33m by train vs 42m by car). Tickets start at around €14 compared to roughly €9 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with CrossCountry, Greater Anglia, Cross Country.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Cambridge to London Stansted Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Cambridge to London Stansted Airport trains for today, Sunday, September 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P76866 | On time 4:51 PM Cambridge South | 0h29 | 5:20 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G00819 | On time 5:15 PM Cambridge South | 0h25 | 5:40 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P01174 | On time 5:51 PM Cambridge South | 0h29 | 6:20 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P76379 · P66104 | On time 5:57 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0h58 | 6:55 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 transfer | |
| P66895 | On time 8:51 PM Cambridge South | 0h29 | 9:20 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G00832 | On time 9:15 PM Cambridge South | 0h25 | 9:40 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P01188 | On time 9:51 PM Cambridge South | 0h29 | 10:20 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P76427 · P66288 | On time 9:57 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 0h58 | 10:55 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 transfer | |
| P76433 · P66313 | On time 10:10 PM Cambridge North (CMB) | 1h13 | 11:23 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 transfer | |
| P76433 · P66313 | On time 10:18 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 1h05 | 11:23 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 transfer | |
| P76441 · P66328 | On time 10:52 PM Cambridge South | 0h48 | 11:40 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, September 14 | |||||
| G01194 | 4:48 AM Cambridge South | 0h25 | 5:13 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P01352 | 5:17 AM Cambridge South | 0h29 | 5:46 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G01196 | 5:36 AM Cambridge South | 0h28 | 6:04 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P76239 · P02906 | 5:49 AM Cambridge South | 1h10 | 6:59 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 transfer | |
| G01197 | 6:39 AM Cambridge South | 0h25 | 7:04 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P01353 | 7:05 AM Cambridge South | 0h32 | 7:37 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G01199 | 7:39 AM Cambridge South | 0h25 | 8:04 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G00801 | 8:18 AM Cambridge South | 0h32 | 8:50 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P01354 | 8:49 AM Cambridge South | 0h31 | 9:20 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G00803 | 9:18 AM Cambridge South | 0h25 | 9:43 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P01158 | 9:51 AM Cambridge South | 0h29 | 10:20 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G00805 | 10:18 AM Cambridge South | 0h25 | 10:43 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P66821 | 10:51 AM Cambridge South | 0h29 | 11:20 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G00841 | On time 11:13 AM Cambridge South | 0h27 | 11:40 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P66833 | 11:51 AM Cambridge South | 0h29 | 12:20 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G00806 | 12:12 PM Cambridge South | 0h28 | 12:40 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P66838 | 12:51 PM Cambridge South | 0h29 | 1:20 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G00808 | 1:13 PM Cambridge South | 0h27 | 1:40 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P66849 | 1:51 PM Cambridge South | 0h29 | 2:20 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G00812 | 2:13 PM Cambridge South | 0h27 | 2:40 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P66855 | 2:51 PM Cambridge South | 0h29 | 3:20 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G00814 | 3:13 PM Cambridge South | 0h27 | 3:40 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P66865 | 3:51 PM Cambridge South | 0h29 | 4:20 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cambridge to London Stansted Airport
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Cambridge to London Stansted Airport run on average 11 times per day, taking around 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €4 if you book in advance.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:48, the last at 17:18. The fastest train covers the 22 miles (36 km) distance in 25m.
Distance 22 miles (36 km) |
Average train duration 33m |
Cheapest ticket price €4 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 25m |
First train 3:48 AM |
Last train 5:18 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: Greater Anglia, CrossCountry from Cambridge to London Stansted Airport trainsGreater Anglia, CrossCountry trains will get you between Cambridge and London Stansted Airport from €4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Cambridge to London Stansted Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cambridge to London Stansted Airport by train. 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 train, 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.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Cambridge to London Stansted Airport
Most Cambridge to London Stansted Airport trains use the Cambridge to London Kings Cross station pair. Use this guide to compare Cambridge and London Stansted Airport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Cambridge from Cambridge city centre
Cambridge is 1 km from Cambridge city centre. Public transport options include:
Cambridge train station facilities and services
Cambridge has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Cambridge.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Cambridge. ATMs are available at Cambridge.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Cambridge.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cambridge: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Cambridge: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cambridge: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Cambridge North from Cambridge city centre
Cambridge North is 3 km from Cambridge city centre. Public transport options include:
Cambridge North train station facilities and services
Cambridge North has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Cambridge North.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Cambridge North.
Tickets and information
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 0800 028 2878.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cambridge North: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Cambridge North: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cambridge North: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible taxis: Details of the nearest taxi will be supplied by station staff, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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