Stansted Airport To Cambridge by Bus
Stansted Airport is well connected to Cambridge by bus, National Express run twenty one direct buses a day from Stansted Airport bus station to Parkside, which is next to Drummer street bus station in Cambridge. It takes approximately 50 minutes and costs about 15 GBP for a return ticket (10 GBP for a single). To book in advance on the secure official website just click the button below:
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Buses from Stansted (often mis-spelt Stanstead) Airport to Cambridge can be very crowded and there is no guarantee of a place unless you book in advance. Tickets are normally valid for any bus on the same route for 24 hours from your original booked time should you flight be delayed.
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Stansted Airport to Cambridge by Train
Another good transport option is to take a train to from Stansted Airport to Cambridge station. This takes approximately 40 minutes and costs between 15 and 30 GBP for a return ticket, the price is dependent on the time you travel. Cambridge station is located a 15 minute walk from the city centre and not quite as close as the Drummer Street bus station.
Private Taxi to Cambridge (from 49 GBP)
If you are travelling in a group you may find the most economic way to travel from Stansted Airport to Cambridge is by private taxi. For example 4 people in a taxi costs from 49 GBP compared 40 GBP for a bus and an 8 person minivan taxi costs just 69 GBP. Click the button below to use our taxi calculator to get an estimate of cost for your group now:
Stansted Airport Accommodation
If you have a very early flight from Stansted Airport or arrive late you may wish to spend a night at a hotel near the Airport. With prices from as little as 35 GBP per night (cheaper than Cambridge!) it is worth considering.
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