How much does a train ticket cost from Cambridge to Stansted?

The cheapest train tickets from Cambridge to Stansted start from £5. The average price for this train route is around £16. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Cambridge to Stansted?

The average train journey time from Cambridge to Stansted is 39m, covering a distance of 21 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 23m and is operated by Greater Anglia .

Which train operators serve the Cambridge to Stansted route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 35 trains available per day, including services from Greater Anglia , CrossCountry .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Cambridge to Stansted?

The earliest train from Cambridge to Stansted departs at 07:03. And the latest train departs at 23:22.

Which is the best train operator from Cambridge to Stansted?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry , with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 44 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Cambridge to Stansted?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator CrossCountry has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.1.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from Cambridge to Stansted?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Greater Anglia , with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Cambridge to Stansted?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Greater Anglia , with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Train Cambridge to Stansted from £9

Next train departures

Next departures from Cambridge to Stansted on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:11	Cambridge Central Train Station	30m	15:41	Stansted London Airport (STN)	Cheapest
Train	15:57	Whittlesford Parkway, Whittlesford (Cambridgeshire)	27m	16:24	Stansted London Airport (STN)	Fastest
Train	15:48	Cambridge Central Train Station	36m	16:24	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Train	16:11	Cambridge Central Train Station	30m	16:41	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Train	16:48	Cambridge Central Train Station	36m	17:24	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags

Next departures from Cambridge to Stansted on 30 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	16:15	Cambridge Central Train Station	30m	16:45	Stansted London Airport (STN)	Cheapest
Train	07:46	Whittlesford Parkway, Whittlesford (Cambridgeshire)	23m	08:09	Stansted London Airport (STN)	Fastest
Train	07:39	Cambridge Central Train Station	30m	08:09	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Train	09:15	Cambridge Central Train Station	30m	09:45	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Train	07:50	Cambridge Central Train Station	1h 7m	08:57	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags

Next departures from Cambridge to Stansted on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:34	Cambridge Central Train Station	33m	08:07	Stansted London Airport (STN)	Cheapest
Train	16:56	Whittlesford Parkway, Whittlesford (Cambridgeshire)	28m	17:24	Stansted London Airport (STN)	Fastest
Train	07:15	Cambridge Central Train Station	44m	07:59	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Train	08:11	Cambridge Central Train Station	30m	08:41	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Train	07:45	Cambridge Central Train Station	45m	08:30	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags

Next departures from Cambridge to Stansted on 3 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:34	Cambridge Central Train Station	33m	08:07	Stansted London Airport (STN)	Cheapest
Train	16:56	Whittlesford Parkway, Whittlesford (Cambridgeshire)	28m	17:24	Stansted London Airport (STN)	Fastest
Train	07:15	Cambridge Central Train Station	44m	07:59	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Train	08:11	Cambridge Central Train Station	30m	08:41	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Train	07:45	Cambridge Central Train Station	45m	08:30	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags

Next departures from Cambridge to Stansted on 4 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:34	Cambridge Central Train Station	33m	08:07	Stansted London Airport (STN)	Cheapest
Train	16:56	Whittlesford Parkway, Whittlesford (Cambridgeshire)	28m	17:24	Stansted London Airport (STN)	Fastest
Train	07:15	Cambridge Central Train Station	44m	07:59	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Train	08:11	Cambridge Central Train Station	30m	08:41	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Train	07:45	Cambridge Central Train Station	45m	08:30	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Cambridge to Stansted

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Stansted. The journey takes about 40 minutes and with fares starting at just £4, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

40mAverage duration

22 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£10 - £25	Average duration50m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£5 - £17	Average duration39m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£4 - £4	Average duration40m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Cambridge and Stansted?

Cambridge

A
Cambridge Central Train Station
22 Station Rd, Cambridge CB1, UK
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B
Cambridge North Train Station
33 Sandy Ln, Cambridge CB4 1TH, UK
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C
Whittlesford Parkway, Whittlesford (Cambridgeshire)
Whittlesford Parkway, Whittlesford, Cambridge CB22 4NL, UK

Stansted

A
London Stansted Airport
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Train Companies

Greater Anglia

4/521 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness5

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi3.8

CrossCountry

4.5/544 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi4.1

Based on 44 reviews, the company was rated 4.3 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the value for money. CrossCountry ticket prices on this trip start at £5

CrossCountry Cambridge Stansted recent customer reviews

It's was delayed, not info was available at the station and didn't get a return when I had to call a cab.

Carmen G.

1 November 2023

Polite engaged staff

Robert O.

9 July 2023

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, CrossCountry

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cambridge to Stansted by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Cambridge to Stansted?
The cheapest train tickets from Cambridge to Stansted start from £5. The average price for this train route is around £16. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Cambridge to Stansted?
The average train journey time from Cambridge to Stansted is 39m, covering a distance of 21 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 23m and is operated by Greater Anglia.
Which train operators serve the Cambridge to Stansted route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 35 trains available per day, including services from Greater Anglia, CrossCountry.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Cambridge to Stansted?
The earliest train from Cambridge to Stansted departs at 07:03. And the latest train departs at 23:22.
Which is the best train operator from Cambridge to Stansted?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 44 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Cambridge to Stansted?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator CrossCountry has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.1.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Cambridge to Stansted?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Greater Anglia, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Cambridge to Stansted?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Greater Anglia, with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

27/11

£16

28/11

£9

Today

£9

30/11

£9

01/12

£9

02/12

£9

03/12

£9

04/12

£9

The cheapest trip from Cambridge to Stansted was searched and found on 2 Dec 2025 with a price of £9

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Cambridge to Stansted as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £9 to £16 for a train ticket from Cambridge to Stansted based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £9, which is on 2025-12-02.

Usually Greater Anglia will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.