Cambridge to Stansted Airport: Coach transfers, bus timetables & cheap tickets
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Coach 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 £9.80 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.
Our Cambridge to Stansted Airport services and stops
Click below to see the stops for each service and plan your journey with ease.
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.
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.
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T&C: *Limited Availability. Price includes a £1.50 booking fee. 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 13.07.2026 for travel between 13.07.2026 - 09.11.2026.