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You can bring 1x large suitcase (or 2x medium cases) & 1x soft hand luggage item onboard our coaches. However, be sure to check your flight luggage allowance with your airline before your pack.
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Cambridge to Stansted
From £7.50 one-way*
Generous luggage allowance
Bring 1x large suitcase (or 2x medium cases) & 1x soft hand luggage item onboard
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Sign up nowCoach from Cambridge to Stansted Airport
You can travel from Cambridge Coach Station to Stansted Airport up to 11 times a day, and with fares starting at just £7.50 one-way* our coaches have to be one of the most cost-effective ways of travelling to the airport.
Plus, with onboard Wi-Fi, comfortable leather seats, air conditioning, a generous luggage allowance and ample legroom, you can travel all the way to the airport in style.
| Cambridge to Stansted Airport journey information | |
|---|---|
| Fastest journey time | 40 mins |
| Cheapest price | From £7.50 * |
| Distance (approx) | 47km |
| No. of stops | 0 (other services may use further stops) |
| First & last journey daily | 3:50am/19:05pm |
Our Cambridge to Stansted Airport services and stops
Click below to see the stops for each service and plan your journey with ease.
Our 727 service travels up to 6 times a day and calls at the following stops:
- Cambridge Parkside
- Cambridge (Trumpington Park & Ride)
- Stansted Airport Coach Station
Our 728 service travels up to 2 times a day and calls at the following stops:
- Cambridge Parkside
- Cambridge (Trumpington Park & Ride)
- Stansted Airport Coach Station
Our 767 service travels up to 2 times a day and calls at the following stops:
- Cambridge Parkside
- Stansted Airport Coach Station
Our 777 service travels up to 1 time a day and calls at the following stops:
- Cambridge Parkside
- Northampton North Gate Bus Station
- Northampton (Far Cotton)
- Northampton (Queen Eleanor Interchange)
- Milton Keynes Coachway
- Luton (Challney)
- Luton Interchange
- Luton Airport Bus Station
- Stansted Airport Coach Station
Cambridge to Stansted route map
Departing from Cambridge
Coaches leave from Cambridge to Stansted from 3.50am (approx), while the last coach of the day leaves at 19.05pm (approx).
Cambridge Station is well-served by buses, with several stops close by, allowing easy travel from the city or further afield. A dedicated taxi rank is also based at Cambridge Parkside for your convenience.
Take a look at our Cambridge Station facilities.
Arriving at Stansted
To ensure a stress-free travel experience we recommend you get to the airport at least 3 hours before your scheduled flight departure time. Until then, Stansted is packed with facilities including supermarkets, newsagents and more. There's also Wi-Fi, automated ticket machines, rest areas and more.
Take a look at our Stansted Airport facilities page for more information.
Frequently asked questions
The first coach leaves from Cambridge Parkside at 3.50am, arriving at Stansted Airport Coach Station at 4.35am.
The last coach leaves from Cambridge Parkside at 19.05pm, arriving at Stansted Airport Coach Station at 19.55pm.
A one-way journey from Cambridge to Stansted Airport is available from £7.50*.
Our fastest coach journeys from Cambridge to Stansted Airport take 40 mins.
We have fare types available to give you more flexibility when you travel. Both our Standard and Fully Flexible fares are amendable, however, excess fees may apply. For more information, please visit our tickets page.
Alternatively, when buying your ticket you can add Change and Go to your booking. Change and Go allows you to board any available coach 12 hours before or after your original departure time for just £5 per journey. Find out more at our Change and Go page.
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T&C: *Limited Availability. No booking fee when logged into My Account and purchasing on the National Express website or app, otherwise £1.50 booking fee applies. Fares correct 30.04.2025 for travel between 30.04.2025 - 27.08.2025.
