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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Stansted to Cambridge
Cheapest price
£13
Average price
£15
Fastest journey
40 m
Average duration
44 m
Buses per day
11
Distance
36 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Stansted to Cambridge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stansted to Cambridge will cost around £15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £13.
Of the 11 buses that leave Stansted for Cambridge 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 44 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 40 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.
NX72716:050h50Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station16:55Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)£131One-way0 changes- NX7289:050h50Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station9:55Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)£131One-way0 changes
- NX72810:450h50Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station11:35Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)£131One-way0 changes
- NX72714:350h50Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station15:25Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)£131One-way0 changes
- NX72718:500h45Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station19:35Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)£131One-way0 changes
- NX7771:050h40Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station1:45Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)£211One-way0 changes
- NX72718:500h45Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station19:35Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)£131One-way0 changes
- NX72722:500h45Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station23:35Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)£131One-way0 changes
- NX72720:500h45Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station21:35Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)£131One-way0 changes
- NX7271:000h45Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station1:45Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)£181One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Stansted to Cambridge
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stansted 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 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £8, and a coach costs an average of £10.
Distance: 36 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£14 Average Price | £9 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 33m Average total duration 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 4m Average total duration Fastest 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Stansted to Cambridge bus times
The table below shows live departures for Stansted to Cambridge coaches for tomorrow, Friday 17 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX727 | 1:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0h45 | 1:45 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX777 | 1:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0h40 | 1:45 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX777 | 9:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0h45 | 9:45 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX728 | 9:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0h50 | 9:55 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX728 | 10:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0h50 | 11:35 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX727 | 12:35 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0h50 | 13:25 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX727 | 14:35 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0h50 | 15:25 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX727 | 16:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0h50 | 16:55 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX727 | 18:50 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0h45 | 19:35 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Stansted to Cambridge
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Buses from Stansted to Cambridge run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 3m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £10 but you can travel from only £8 by train.
There are 11 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest coach covers the 36 km distance in 45m.
Distance 36 km |
Average bus duration 1h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 45m |
First bus 0:01 |
Last bus 23:58 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 77 days |
Bus providers: National Express from Stansted to CambridgeYou can travel by bus between Stansted to Cambridge with National Express for as low as £8. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Stansted to Cambridge coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stansted to Cambridge 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 Cambridge, 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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