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

The cheapest train tickets from Stansted to Cambridge start from £10. 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 Stansted to Cambridge?

The average train journey time from Stansted to Cambridge is 37m, covering a distance of 23 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 21m and is operated by Greater Anglia .

Which train operators serve the Stansted to Cambridge 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 Stansted to Cambridge?

The earliest train from Stansted to Cambridge departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 23:59.

Which is the best train operator from Stansted to Cambridge?

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 Stansted to Cambridge?

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 Stansted to Cambridge?

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 Stansted to Cambridge?

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 Stansted to Cambridge from £9

Next train departures

Next departures from Stansted to Cambridge on 30 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:27	Stansted London Airport (STN)	26m	15:53	Cambridge Central Train Station	Cheapest
Train	10:09	Stansted London Airport (STN)	25m	10:34	Whittlesford Parkway, Whittlesford (Cambridgeshire)	Fastest
Train	09:48	Stansted Mountfitchet	40m	10:28	Cambridge North Train Station	No tags
Train	10:27	Stansted London Airport (STN)	26m	10:53	Cambridge Central Train Station	No tags
Train	10:48	Stansted Mountfitchet	40m	11:28	Cambridge North Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Stansted to Cambridge on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:21	Stansted London Airport (STN)	35m	07:56	Cambridge Central Train Station	Cheapest
Train	16:48	Stansted London Airport (STN)	24m	17:12	Whittlesford Parkway, Whittlesford (Cambridgeshire)	Fastest
Train	07:32	Stansted Mountfitchet	51m	08:23	Cambridge North Train Station	No tags
Train	08:26	Stansted London Airport (STN)	32m	08:58	Cambridge Central Train Station	No tags
Train	08:20	Stansted Mountfitchet	40m	09:00	Cambridge North Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Stansted to Cambridge on 2 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:21	Stansted London Airport (STN)	35m	07:56	Cambridge Central Train Station	Cheapest
Train	16:48	Stansted London Airport (STN)	24m	17:12	Whittlesford Parkway, Whittlesford (Cambridgeshire)	Fastest
Train	07:32	Stansted Mountfitchet	51m	08:23	Cambridge North Train Station	No tags
Train	08:26	Stansted London Airport (STN)	32m	08:58	Cambridge Central Train Station	No tags
Train	08:20	Stansted Mountfitchet	40m	09:00	Cambridge North Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Stansted to Cambridge on 3 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:21	Stansted London Airport (STN)	35m	07:56	Cambridge Central Train Station	Cheapest
Train	16:48	Stansted London Airport (STN)	24m	17:12	Whittlesford Parkway, Whittlesford (Cambridgeshire)	Fastest
Train	07:32	Stansted Mountfitchet	51m	08:23	Cambridge North Train Station	No tags
Train	08:26	Stansted London Airport (STN)	32m	08:58	Cambridge Central Train Station	No tags
Train	08:20	Stansted Mountfitchet	40m	09:00	Cambridge North Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Stansted to Cambridge on 4 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:21	Stansted London Airport (STN)	35m	07:56	Cambridge Central Train Station	Cheapest
Train	16:48	Stansted London Airport (STN)	24m	17:12	Whittlesford Parkway, Whittlesford (Cambridgeshire)	Fastest
Train	07:32	Stansted Mountfitchet	51m	08:23	Cambridge North Train Station	No tags
Train	08:26	Stansted London Airport (STN)	32m	08:58	Cambridge Central Train Station	No tags
Train	08:20	Stansted Mountfitchet	40m	09:00	Cambridge North Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Stansted to Cambridge on 5 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:21	Stansted London Airport (STN)	35m	07:56	Cambridge Central Train Station	Cheapest
Train	16:48	Stansted London Airport (STN)	24m	17:12	Whittlesford Parkway, Whittlesford (Cambridgeshire)	Fastest
Train	07:32	Stansted Mountfitchet	51m	08:23	Cambridge North Train Station	No tags
Train	08:26	Stansted London Airport (STN)	32m	08:58	Cambridge Central Train Station	No tags
Train	08:20	Stansted Mountfitchet	40m	09:00	Cambridge North Train Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Stansted to Cambridge

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Cambridge. The journey takes about 30 minutes and with fares starting at just £4, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

30mAverage duration

22 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£10 - £26	Average duration50m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£10 - £17	Average duration37m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£4 - £4	Average duration30m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

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

Stansted

A
London Stansted Airport
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Cambridge

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

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Stansted to Cambridge 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 Stansted to Cambridge?
The cheapest train tickets from Stansted to Cambridge start from £10. 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 Stansted to Cambridge?
The average train journey time from Stansted to Cambridge is 37m, covering a distance of 23 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 21m and is operated by Greater Anglia.
Which train operators serve the Stansted to Cambridge 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 Stansted to Cambridge?
The earliest train from Stansted to Cambridge departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 23:59.
Which is the best train operator from Stansted to Cambridge?
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 Stansted to Cambridge?
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 Stansted to Cambridge?
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 Stansted to Cambridge?
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

28/11

£9

29/11

£9

Today

£9

01/12

£9

02/12

£9

03/12

£9

04/12

£10

05/12

£9

The cheapest trip from Stansted to Cambridge was searched and found on 28 Nov 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 Stansted to Cambridge as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £9 to £16 for a train ticket from Stansted to Cambridge based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £9, which is on 2025-12-01.

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.