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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London Stansted Airport to Cambridge
Cheapest price on Oct 07
€10
Average ticket price on Oct 07
€14
Fastest journey on Oct 07
24 m
Average journey duration on Oct 07
26 m
Trains on Oct 07
40
Distance
36 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 €14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €10.
On Wed, Oct 07, we found 40 trains from London Stansted Airport to Cambridge, including 29 direct services.
On Wed, Oct 07 the direct trains cover the 36 km distance in an average of 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 24 m .
On Wed, Oct 07 the slowest trains will take 27 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.
G009609:25 AM0h27Stansted Airport (SSD)9:52 AMCambridge South€101One-way0 transfers- G009598:28 AM0h24Stansted Airport (SSD)8:52 AMCambridge South€101One-way0 transfers
- G0096410:25 AM0h27Stansted Airport (SSD)10:52 AMCambridge South€101One-way0 transfers
- G0096611:25 AM0h27Stansted Airport (SSD)11:52 AMCambridge South€101One-way0 transfers
- G009731:25 PM0h27Stansted Airport (SSD)1:52 PMCambridge South€101One-way0 transfers
- G009598:28 AM0h24Stansted Airport (SSD)8:52 AMCambridge South€101One-way0 transfers
P016496:00 AM0h26Stansted Airport (SSD)6:26 AMCambridge South€181One-way0 transfers- G009567:28 AM0h26Stansted Airport (SSD)7:54 AMCambridge South€101One-way0 transfers
- G0121211:05 PM0h26Stansted Airport (SSD)11:31 PMCambridge South€101One-way0 transfers
- G009609:25 AM0h27Stansted Airport (SSD)9:52 AMCambridge South€101One-way0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Train from London Stansted Airport to Cambridge
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from London Stansted Airport to Cambridge run on average 11 times per day, taking around 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €8 if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:25, the last at 18:25. The fastest train covers the 36 km distance in 24m.
Distance 36 km |
Average train duration 35m |
Cheapest ticket price €8 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 24m |
First train 6:25 AM |
Last train 6:25 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 2 days |
Live departures
London Stansted Airport to Cambridge train times
The table below shows live departures for London Stansted Airport to Cambridge trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, October 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G00952 | 5:20 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0h32 | 5:52 AM Cambridge South | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P01649 | 6:00 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0h26 | 6:26 AM Cambridge South | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G00955 | 6:18 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0h29 | 6:47 AM Cambridge South | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P66093 · P76233 | 6:25 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0h55 | 7:20 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 1 transfer | |
| P66105 · P76237 | 6:41 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h09 | 7:50 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 1 transfer | |
| P66115 · P76237 | 6:50 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h00 | 7:50 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 1 transfer | |
| G00956 | 7:28 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0h26 | 7:54 AM Cambridge South | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P01650 | 7:47 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0h35 | 8:22 AM Cambridge South | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P66163 · P76245 | 7:50 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0h59 | 8:49 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 1 transfer | |
| G00959 | 8:28 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0h24 | 8:52 AM Cambridge South | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P66211 · P76255 | 8:55 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0h54 | 9:49 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 1 transfer | |
| G00960 | 9:25 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0h27 | 9:52 AM Cambridge South | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P02914 · P66671 | 9:28 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0h52 | 10:20 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 1 transfer | |
| P01160 | 9:50 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0h31 | 10:21 AM Cambridge South | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G00964 | 10:25 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0h27 | 10:52 AM Cambridge South | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P66825 | 10:46 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0h30 | 11:16 AM Cambridge South | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G00966 | 11:25 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0h27 | 11:52 AM Cambridge South | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P66831 | 11:46 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0h30 | 12:16 PM Cambridge South | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G00969 | 12:25 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0h27 | 12:52 PM Cambridge South | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P66836 | 12:46 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0h30 | 1:16 PM Cambridge South | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G00973 | 1:25 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0h27 | 1:52 PM Cambridge South | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P66841 | 1:46 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0h30 | 2:16 PM Cambridge South | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G00974 | 2:25 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0h27 | 2:52 PM Cambridge South | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P66846 | 2:46 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0h30 | 3:16 PM Cambridge South | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G00977 | 3:25 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0h27 | 3:52 PM Cambridge South | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P01164 | 3:46 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0h32 | 4:18 PM Cambridge South | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G00982 | 4:24 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0h28 | 4:52 PM Cambridge South | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P01165 | 4:46 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0h34 | 5:20 PM Cambridge South | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P66095 · P76374 | 6:57 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0h52 | 7:49 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 1 transfer | |
| G00990 | 7:25 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0h27 | 7:52 PM Cambridge South | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P66118 · P66667 | 7:28 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0h54 | 8:22 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 1 transfer | |
| P66142 · P76386 | 7:57 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0h52 | 8:49 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 1 transfer | |
| G00994 | 8:25 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0h27 | 8:52 PM Cambridge South | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P01136 | 8:46 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0h30 | 9:16 PM Cambridge South | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G01207 | 9:25 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0h27 | 9:52 PM Cambridge South | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P01191 | 10:14 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0h34 | 10:48 PM Cambridge South | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G01210 | 10:25 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0h27 | 10:52 PM Cambridge South | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G01212 | 11:05 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0h26 | 11:31 PM Cambridge South | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P02920 · P76428 | 11:10 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0h58 | 12:08 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 1 transfer | |
| P02920 · P76434 | 11:10 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h35 | 12:45 AM Cambridge South | 1 transfer | |
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FAQs: Trains from London Stansted Airport to Cambridge
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popular train stations
Popular train stations from London Stansted Airport to Cambridge
Most London Stansted Airport to Cambridge trains use the London Kings Cross to Cambridge station pair, with some services arriving at Cambridge South. Use this guide to compare London Stansted Airport and Cambridge train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Cambridge from Cambridge city centre
Cambridge is 1 km from Cambridge city centre. Public transport options include:
Cambridge train station facilities and services
Cambridge has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Cambridge.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Cambridge. ATMs are available at Cambridge.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Cambridge.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cambridge: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Cambridge: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cambridge: 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.
Getting to Cambridge North from Cambridge city centre
Cambridge North is 3 km from Cambridge city centre. Public transport options include:
Cambridge North train station facilities and services
Cambridge North has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Cambridge North.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Cambridge North.
Tickets and information
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 0800 028 2878.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cambridge North: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Cambridge North: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cambridge North: 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.
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