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Journey Information
There are 8 intercity buses per day from Stansted to Cambridge. Traveling by bus from Stansted to Cambridge usually takes around 46 minutes, but the fastest National Express bus can make the trip in 35 minutes.
Distance | 21 mi (34 km) |
Shortest duration | 0h 35m |
Cheapest price | €6.41 |
Trips per day | 8 |
Most frequent service | National Express |
Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Stansted to Cambridge?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Stansted to Cambridge. National Express connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
National Express | 8 | 0h 46m | €9.40 |
National Express is probably the UK's best-known bus company, offering intercity services to London, Manchester, Southampton, and Edinburgh. Onboard the single and double-decker vehicles, travelers enjoy a good amount of legroom – roomier than airlines have in coach class – alongside WiFi, restrooms, and air conditioning.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 46 minutes to cover the 34 kilometers from Stansted to Cambridge. However, the fastest bus only takes 35 minutes. It's a short trip that goes by very quickly. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
"Travelers prefer riding the bus on Saturday to enjoy the weekend in Cambridge. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Friday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Friday ticket is the way to go."
The first bus leaves at 05:00 and the last bus leaves at 18:00. To see the times for all buses from Stansted to Cambridge, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 8 scheduled buses that travel from Stansted to Cambridge every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct buses which you can take the entire route from Stansted to Cambridge without transferring.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Stansted to Cambridge; ticket prices start at €9.21.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Stansted?
Main departure station: Stansted Airport London (STN)
Most buses depart from the main station in Stansted.
All bus stations in Stansted:
Stansted Airport London (STN)
Where does the bus arrive in Cambridge?
Main arrival station: Trumpington Park & Ride
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Cambridge.
Bus stations in Cambridge:
Trumpington Park & Ride
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