4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Stansted to Cambridge
Cheapest price on Sep 17
€10
Average ticket price on Sep 17
€14
Fastest journey on Sep 17
24 m
Average journey duration on Sep 17
25 m
Trains on Sep 17
37
Distance
36 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stansted to Cambridge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stansted to Cambridge will cost around €14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €10.
On Thu, Sep 17, we found 37 trains from Stansted to Cambridge, including 27 direct services.
On Thu, Sep 17 the direct trains cover the 36 km distance in an average of 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 24 m .
On Thu, Sep 17 the slowest trains will take 26 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
- G009567:28 AM0h26Stansted Airport (SSD)7:54 AMCambridge South€101One-way0 transfers
- G009556:18 AM0h29Stansted Airport (SSD)6:47 AMCambridge South€101One-way0 transfers
- G009525:20 AM0h32Stansted Airport (SSD)5:52 AMCambridge South€101One-way0 transfers
- G009598:28 AM0h24Stansted Airport (SSD)8:52 AMCambridge South€101One-way0 transfers
- G009845:24 PM0h24Stansted Airport (SSD)5:48 PMCambridge South€101One-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
P016496:00 AM0h26Stansted Airport (SSD)6:26 AMCambridge South€171One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Stansted to Cambridge
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stansted to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 4m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €10, while a bus costs an average of €13.
Distance: 36 km
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€10 Average price Cheapest | €13 Average price | €22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 4m Average total duration Fastest 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Stansted to Cambridge:
A train is €0.81 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Stansted to Cambridge costing on average €15.
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Bus takes on average 48m.
Live departures
Stansted to Cambridge train times
The table below shows live departures for Stansted to Cambridge trains for today, Wednesday, September 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P66303 · P76434 | On time 11:28 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h21 | 12:49 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, September 17 | |||||
| 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) | 1h01 | 7:26 AM Cambridge North (CMB) | 1 transfer | |
| 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 | |
| P66199 · P76255 | 8:41 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1h08 | 9:49 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 1 transfer | |
| 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 | |
| G00984 | 5:24 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 0h24 | 5:48 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 | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stansted to Cambridge
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Stansted to Cambridge run on average 11 times per day, taking around 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €8 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:06, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 36 km distance in 27m.
Distance 36 km |
Average train duration 34m |
Cheapest ticket price €8 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 27m |
First train 12:06 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 5 days |
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FAQs: Trains from Stansted to Cambridge
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stansted to Cambridge 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 Cambridge, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Stansted to Cambridge
Most Stansted to Cambridge trains use the Stansted Airport to Cambridge station pair, with some services arriving at Cambridge South. Use this guide to compare Stansted and Cambridge train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Cambridge station do trains from Stansted arrive at?
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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