Cambridge to London Stansted Airport train with CrossCountry

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cambridge to London Stansted Airport

Showing times and prices for 13 Jul

Cheapest price

£9

Average price

£14

Fastest journey

30 m

Average duration

30 m

Trains per day

36

Distance

36 km

Cheap tickets

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 travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Cambridge to London Stansted Airport will cost around £14 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.

Fast trains

Of the 36 trains that leave Cambridge for London Stansted Airport every day 19 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 36 km distance in an average of 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 30 m .

The slowest trains will take 30 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.

CrossCountryC23332
15:150h30
Cambridge station (CBG)
15:45Stansted Airport (SSD)
£91One-way
0 changes
CrossCountryC23848
11:150h30
Cambridge station (CBG)
11:45Stansted Airport (SSD)
£91One-way
0 changes
CrossCountryC23850
13:150h30
Cambridge station (CBG)
13:45Stansted Airport (SSD)
£91One-way
0 changes
CrossCountryC23846
09:150h30
Cambridge station (CBG)
09:45Stansted Airport (SSD)
£91One-way
0 changes
CrossCountryC23329
14:150h30
Cambridge station (CBG)
14:45Stansted Airport (SSD)
£91One-way
0 changes

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 £3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £3, and a coach costs an average of £10.

Distance: 35 km

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Coach

£9

Average Price

Cheapest

£16

Average Price

1h 5m

Average total duration

Fastest

35m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 18m

Average total duration

48m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

CrossCountry

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Live departures

Cambridge to London Stansted Airport train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Sunday 13 July
Last updated at 19:25
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
greater_angliaY09681
On time
07:25 Cambridge station (CBG)
0h39
08:04 Stansted Airport (SSD)
0 changesdirect
greater_angliaY09934 · Y81650
On time
07:31 Cambridge station (CBG)
0h54
08:25 Stansted Airport (SSD)
1 change
cross_countryC23846
On time
08:15 Cambridge station (CBG)
0h30
08:45 Stansted Airport (SSD)
0 changesdirect
greater_angliaY09682
On time
08:25 Cambridge station (CBG)
0h39
09:04 Stansted Airport (SSD)
0 changesdirect
greater_angliaY09947 · Y81698
On time
08:31 Cambridge station (CBG)
0h54
09:25 Stansted Airport (SSD)
1 change
greater_angliaY09953+cross_countryC23847
On time
08:42 Cambridge North (CMB)
1h03
09:45 Stansted Airport (SSD)
1 change
cross_countryC23847
On time
09:15 Cambridge station (CBG)
0h30
09:45 Stansted Airport (SSD)
0 changesdirect
greater_angliaY10196
On time
09:25 Cambridge station (CBG)
0h39
10:04 Stansted Airport (SSD)
0 changesdirect
greater_angliaY09959 · Y81754
On time
09:31 Cambridge station (CBG)
0h54
10:25 Stansted Airport (SSD)
1 change
greater_angliaY09965 · Y81768
On time
09:50 Cambridge station (CBG)
0h52
10:42 Stansted Airport (SSD)
1 change
cross_countryC23848
On time
10:15 Cambridge station (CBG)
0h30
10:45 Stansted Airport (SSD)
0 changesdirect
greater_angliaY09231
On time
10:15 Cambridge North (CMB)
0h49
11:04 Stansted Airport (SSD)
0 changesdirect
greater_angliaY09231
On time
10:25 Cambridge station (CBG)
0h39
11:04 Stansted Airport (SSD)
0 changesdirect
greater_angliaY09971 · Y81786
On time
10:31 Cambridge station (CBG)
0h54
11:25 Stansted Airport (SSD)
1 change
greater_angliaY09978 · Y81792
On time
10:50 Cambridge station (CBG)
0h52
11:42 Stansted Airport (SSD)
1 change
cross_countryC23849
On time
11:15 Cambridge station (CBG)
0h30
11:45 Stansted Airport (SSD)
0 changesdirect
greater_angliaY10202
On time
11:16 Cambridge North (CMB)
0h48
12:04 Stansted Airport (SSD)
0 changesdirect
greater_angliaY09984 · Y81810
On time
11:23 Cambridge North (CMB)
1h02
12:25 Stansted Airport (SSD)
1 change
greater_angliaY10202
On time
11:25 Cambridge station (CBG)
0h39
12:04 Stansted Airport (SSD)
0 changesdirect
greater_angliaY09984 · Y81810
On time
11:31 Cambridge station (CBG)
0h54
12:25 Stansted Airport (SSD)
1 change
greater_angliaY09990 · Y81816
On time
11:50 Cambridge station (CBG)
0h52
12:42 Stansted Airport (SSD)
1 change
cross_countryC23850
On time
12:15 Cambridge station (CBG)
0h30
12:45 Stansted Airport (SSD)
0 changesdirect
greater_angliaY09242
On time
12:15 Cambridge North (CMB)
0h49
13:04 Stansted Airport (SSD)
0 changesdirect
greater_angliaY09996 · Y81834
On time
12:23 Cambridge North (CMB)
1h02
13:25 Stansted Airport (SSD)
1 change
greater_angliaY09242
On time
12:25 Cambridge station (CBG)
0h39
13:04 Stansted Airport (SSD)
0 changesdirect
greater_angliaY09996 · Y81834
On time
12:31 Cambridge station (CBG)
0h54
13:25 Stansted Airport (SSD)
1 change
greater_angliaY10002 · Y81840
On time
12:50 Cambridge station (CBG)
0h52
13:42 Stansted Airport (SSD)
1 change
greater_angliaY09248
On time
13:15 Cambridge North (CMB)
0h49
14:04 Stansted Airport (SSD)
0 changesdirect
cross_countryC23329
On time
13:15 Cambridge station (CBG)
0h30
13:45 Stansted Airport (SSD)
0 changesdirect
greater_angliaY10008 · Y81858
On time
13:23 Cambridge North (CMB)
1h02
14:25 Stansted Airport (SSD)
1 change
greater_angliaY09248
On time
13:25 Cambridge station (CBG)
0h39
14:04 Stansted Airport (SSD)
0 changesdirect
greater_angliaY10008 · Y81858
On time
13:31 Cambridge station (CBG)
0h54
14:25 Stansted Airport (SSD)
1 change
greater_angliaY10014 · Y81864
On time
13:50 Cambridge station (CBG)
0h52
14:42 Stansted Airport (SSD)
1 change
cross_countryC23332
On time
14:15 Cambridge station (CBG)
0h30
14:45 Stansted Airport (SSD)
0 changesdirect
greater_angliaY09255
On time
14:15 Cambridge North (CMB)
0h49
15:04 Stansted Airport (SSD)
0 changesdirect
greater_angliaY10020 · Y81882
On time
14:23 Cambridge North (CMB)
1h02
15:25 Stansted Airport (SSD)
1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Cambridge to London Stansted Airport

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Trains from Cambridge to London Stansted Airport run on average 10 times per day, taking around 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £3 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
35 km
Average train duration
35m
Cheapest ticket price
£3
Trains per day
10
Direct trains
6
Fastest train
30m
First train
04:17
Last train
21:50
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: CrossCountry, Abellio Greater Anglia and Bus trains Cambridge to London Stansted Airport (STN)

CrossCountry, Abellio Greater Anglia and Bus trains will get you to London Stansted Airport (STN) from Cambridge from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Cross Country trains are a UK-based train operator that provides services across the country including trains from Cambridge to London Stansted Airport (STN). They offer a range of services, from express services to local services, and have a variety of ticket types to suit different needs. Their express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and CrossCountry XC Trains, offer a fast and comfortable journey, with onboard facilities such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Their local services, such as the CrossCountry Regional and CrossCountry Regional Express, provide a more leisurely journey, with stops at smaller stations along the way. They also offer a range of ticket types, such as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets, to suit different budgets and travel needs. The most popular routes for Cross Country trains include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.

Train information from Cambridge to London Stansted Airport (STN) with CrossCountry:

  • Average Duration: 30 min
  • Cheapest Price: £4
  • CrossCountry frequency: 6 a day

FAQs: Cambridge to London Stansted Airport train

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Important Stations and Airports in Cambridge and London Stansted Airport

Cambridge
London
Amenities at train station
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ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
3 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: Station foyer
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: Waiting rooms are available on each platform
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Adjacent station building.
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
  • Helpline Contact: 0800 028 2878
Public transport options for Cambridge North
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: From bus stop on station forecourt.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Car RentalCar Rental
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:10 - 23:00 Saturday 05:10 - 23:00 Sunday 07:00 - 22:55
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Premium Bay
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 4. The accessible toilets are on platform 4
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: Platforms 1, 4 and 7
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Cycle point is by the Car Park
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Cambridge
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses depart from the front of the station

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