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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Cambridge to Stansted Airport (SSD)
Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£20
Fastest journey
45 m
Average duration
45 m
Buses per day
22
Distance
36 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Cambridge to Stansted Airport (SSD) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cambridge to Stansted Airport (SSD) will cost around £20 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £16.
Of the 22 buses that leave Cambridge for Stansted Airport (SSD) every day 21 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.
XC08550011:110h50Cambridge station (CBG)12:01Stansted Airport (SSD)£161One-way0 changes- XC0856009:110h50Cambridge station (CBG)10:01Stansted Airport (SSD)£161One-way0 changes
- XC08540013:110h50Cambridge station (CBG)14:01Stansted Airport (SSD)£161One-way0 changes
- XC08530015:250h50Cambridge station (CBG)16:15Stansted Airport (SSD)£161One-way0 changes
- XC08520017:250h50Cambridge station (CBG)18:15Stansted Airport (SSD)£161One-way0 changes
NX7271:350h45Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)2:20Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£251One-way0 changes- NX7273:500h45Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)4:35Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£251One-way0 changes
- NX7279:200h45Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)10:05Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£251One-way0 changes
- NX7276:050h45Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)6:50Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£251One-way0 changes
- NX77721:400h45Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)22:25Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£261One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Cambridge to Stansted Airport (SSD)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cambridge to Stansted Airport (SSD) 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 £8.
Distance: 36 km
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£14 Average Price | £10 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 25m Average total duration 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 4m Average total duration Fastest 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Cambridge to Stansted Airport (SSD) bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cambridge to Stansted Airport (SSD) coaches for today, Saturday 23 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 1:35 Cambridge | 0h45 | 2:20 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 11:15 Cambridge | 0h50 | 12:05 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 11:25 Cambridge | 0h50 | 12:15 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 12:55 Cambridge | 0h50 | 13:45 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 13:55 Cambridge | 0h50 | 14:45 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX727 | 1:35 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0h45 | 2:20 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cambridge to Stansted Airport (SSD)
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Buses from Cambridge to Stansted Airport (SSD) run on average 11 times per day, taking around 55m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £8 but you can travel from only £5 by train.
There are 11 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:35, the last at 21:40. The fastest coach covers the 36 km distance in 45m.
Distance 36 km |
Average bus duration 55m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 45m |
First bus 0:35 |
Last bus 21:40 |
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Bus providers: National Express from Cambridge to Stansted Airport (SSD)You can travel by bus between Cambridge to Stansted Airport (SSD) 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 Stansted Airport (SSD) coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cambridge to Stansted Airport (SSD) 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 Stansted Airport (SSD), 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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