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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Cambridge to London Stansted Airport
Cheapest price
£12
Average price
£18
Fastest journey
45 m
Average duration
45 m
Buses per day
11
Distance
36 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Cambridge to London Stansted Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cambridge to London Stansted Airport will cost around £18 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £12.
Of the 11 buses that leave Cambridge for London Stansted Airport every day 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These 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 .
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.
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Travel Information
Compare train and coach 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 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 coach costs an average of £10.
Distance: 36 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£15 Average Price | £9 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 27m Average total duration 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 4m Average total duration Fastest 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Cambridge to London Stansted Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cambridge to London Stansted Airport coaches for today, Sunday 1 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX728 | 18:15 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0h50 | 19:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX777 | 18:55 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0h50 | 19:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX777 | 21:40 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0h45 | 22:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 2 March | |||||
| NX727 | Delayed 01:55 01:35Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0h45 | 02:20 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX727 | On time 03:50 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0h45 | 04:35 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX727 | On time 05:45 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0h45 | 06:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX727 | On time 07:55 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0h55 | 08:50 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX727 | On time 09:20 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0h45 | 10:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX727 | On time 12:15 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0h50 | 13:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX727 | On time 13:55 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0h50 | 14:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX728 | 16:00 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1h05 | 17:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cambridge to London Stansted Airport
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Buses from Cambridge to London Stansted Airport run on average 11 times per day, taking around 57m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £10 but you can travel from only £5 by train.
There are 11 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 01:35, the last at 21:40. The fastest coach covers the 36 km distance in 45m.
Distance 36 km |
Average bus duration 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 45m |
First bus 01:35 |
Last bus 21:40 |
Bus providers: National Express from Cambridge to London Stansted AirportYou can travel by bus between Cambridge to London Stansted Airport with National Express for as low as £5. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Cambridge to London Stansted Airport coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cambridge to London Stansted Airport by coach. 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 coach, 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.
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- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
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- 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.
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- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
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- 10€ per additional bag.
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