The cheapest and fastest trains from Stansted to Newmarket
Cheapest price
£22
Average price
£26
Fastest journey
1 h 17 m
Average duration
1 h 36 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
41 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stansted to Newmarket is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stansted to Newmarket will cost around £26 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £22.
Of the 3 trains that leave Stansted for Newmarket every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 41 km distance in an average of 1 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 17 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 56 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.






Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Stansted to Newmarket
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Stansted to Newmarket among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £23, and a train costs an average of £18.
Distance: 41 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£27 Average Price | £25 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 22m Average total duration Fastest 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 1m Average total duration 1h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Stansted to Newmarket train times
The table below shows live departures for Stansted to Newmarket trains for today, Saturday 8 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 18:48 Stansted | 1h17 | 20:05 Newmarket | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Stansted to Newmarket by train or coach
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stansted to Newmarket
Trains from Stansted to Newmarket run on average 3 times per day, taking around 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:55, the last at 22:21. The fastest train covers the 41 km distance in 1h 18m.
Distance 41 km |
Average train duration 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 1h 18m |
First train 04:55 |
Last train 22:21 |
Train companies: Abellio Greater Anglia from Stansted to Newmarket trainsAbellio Greater Anglia trains will get you between Stansted and Newmarket from £18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Stansted to Newmarket train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stansted to Newmarket 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 Newmarket, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Stansted and Newmarket
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: On platform
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 801 028 28 78
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop outside station entrance.
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