First Class
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£28
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£28
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
1 h
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
1 h 1 m
Trains on 18 Sept
6
Distance
41 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Newmarket to Stansted is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Newmarket to Stansted will cost around £28 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £28.
To travel from Newmarket to Stansted you need to make at least one change.
G00803+
P02164
P02103 · P66821
P02108 · P66833
L54670 · P66849
P02098 · P01158
P02103 · P66821
P02113 · P66838
P02108 · P66833
L54670 · P66849
P02098 · P01158Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Newmarket to Stansted among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 27m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £20, while a coach costs an average of £24.
Distance: 41 km
| Train | Most popular Coach |
|---|---|
£20 Average Price Cheapest | £24 Average Price |
1h 27m Average total duration Fastest 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m Average total duration 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Newmarket to Stansted:
A train is £3 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Newmarket to Stansted costing on average £24.
Other travel options to Stansted take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 27m.
The table below shows live departures for Newmarket to Stansted trains for tomorrow, Friday 18 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G00803+ P02164 | 8:21 Newmarket station (NMK) | 1h22 | 9:43 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
P02098 · P01158 | 9:18 Newmarket station (NMK) | 1h02 | 10:20 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
P02103 · P66821 | 10:20 Newmarket station (NMK) | 1h00 | 11:20 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
P02108 · P66833 | 11:19 Newmarket station (NMK) | 1h01 | 12:20 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
P02113 · P66838 | 12:20 Newmarket station (NMK) | 1h00 | 13:20 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
L54670 · P66849 | 13:18 Newmarket station (NMK) | 1h02 | 14:20 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Newmarket to Stansted run on average 6 times per day, taking around 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:20, the last at 22:20. The fastest train covers the 41 km distance in 1h 0m.
Distance 41 km |
Average train duration 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 0m |
First train 5:20 |
Last train 22:20 |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 56 days |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newmarket to Stansted 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 Stansted, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Newmarket to Stansted trains use the Newmarket to Stansted Airport station pair. Use this guide to compare Newmarket and Stansted train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Newmarket has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Newmarket.
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 801 028 28 78.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Newmarket: Parking.
Available at Newmarket: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Newmarket: 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, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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