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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from London Stansted Airport to Cambridge
Cheapest price on Oct 04
€12
Average ticket price on Oct 04
€15
Fastest journey on Oct 04
40 m
Average journey duration on Oct 04
44 m
Buses on Oct 04
11
Distance
36 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London Stansted Airport to Cambridge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Stansted Airport to Cambridge will cost around €15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €12.
On Sun, Oct 04, we found 11 buses from London Stansted Airport to Cambridge, including 11 direct services.
On Sun, Oct 04 the 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 .
On Sun, Oct 04 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.
NX72712:35 PM0h50Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station1:25 PMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)€121One-way0 transfers- NX7276:50 PM0h45Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station7:35 PMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)€121One-way0 transfers
- NX72710:50 PM0h45Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station11:35 PMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)€121One-way0 transfers
- NX7278:50 PM0h45Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station9:35 PMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)€121One-way0 transfers
- NX7271:00 AM0h45Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station1:45 AMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)€121One-way0 transfers
- NX7771:05 AM0h40Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station1:45 AMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)€141One-way0 transfers
- NX7779:00 AM0h45Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station9:45 AMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)€141One-way0 transfers
- NX7276:50 PM0h45Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station7:35 PMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)€121One-way0 transfers
- NX72710:50 PM0h45Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station11:35 PMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)€121One-way0 transfers
- NX7278:50 PM0h45Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station9:35 PMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)€121One-way0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Bus from London Stansted Airport to Cambridge
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from London Stansted Airport to Cambridge run on average 11 times per day, taking around 48m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €9 but you can travel from only €8 by train.
There are 11 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:00, the last at 19:50. The fastest bus covers the 36 km distance in 40m.
Distance 36 km |
Average bus duration 48m |
Cheapest ticket price €9 |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 40m |
First bus 12:00 AM |
Last bus 7:50 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 28 days |
Live departures
London Stansted Airport to Cambridge bus times
The table below shows live departures for London Stansted Airport to Cambridge buses for today, Saturday, October 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX727 | 12:35 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0h50 | 1:25 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX727 | 2:35 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0h50 | 3:25 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX727 | 4:05 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0h50 | 4:55 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX727 | 6:50 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0h45 | 7:35 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX727 | 8:50 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0h45 | 9:35 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX727 | 10:50 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0h45 | 11:35 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, October 4 | |||||
| NX727 | 1:00 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0h45 | 1:45 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX777 | 1:05 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0h40 | 1:45 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX777 | 9:00 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0h45 | 9:45 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX728 | 9:05 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0h50 | 9:55 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX728 | 10:45 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0h50 | 11:35 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FAQs: Bus from London Stansted Airport to Cambridge
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Stansted Airport to Cambridge by bus. 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 bus, 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.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from London Stansted Airport to Cambridge
Most London Stansted Airport to Cambridge buses use the London, Victoria Coach Station to Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) station pair. Use this guide to compare London Stansted Airport and Cambridge bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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