Bus from Cambridge (Cambridgeshire) to Stansted Airport
5 direct routes · 50–75 min · first bus 03:50, last bus 01:35 (weekdays).
Next buses to Stansted Airport as of 08:10
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Cambridge, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 727 | National Express | ~55 min | 35 | Sat 35 · Sun 35 | 03:50 | 01:35 | Parkside (Bay 17) | Coach Station (Bay 21) | — |
| 728 | National Express | ~75 min | 8 | Sat 8 · Sun 8 | 16:00 | 18:15 | Parkside (Bay 17) | Coach Station (Bay 21) | — |
| 813 | National Express | ~50 min | 5 | Fridays only | 09:25 | 16:55 | Parkside (Bay 17) | Coach Station (Bay 21) | — |
| 826 | National Express | ~50 min | 4 | Fridays only | 07:40 | 18:25 | Parkside (Bay 17) | Coach Station (Bay 21) | — |
| 777 | National Express | ~50 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 19:15 | 21:40 | Parkside (Bay 17) | Coach Station (Bay 7) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Cambridge on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 727 bus, 728 bus, 813 bus, 826 bus or 777 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Cambridge to Stansted Airport?
5 routes run directly from Cambridge to Stansted Airport: the 727 (National Express), the 728 (National Express), the 813 (National Express), the 826 (National Express), the 777 (National Express). The most frequent is the 727, 35 times each weekday — board at Parkside (Bay 17) and get off at Coach Station (Bay 21), about 55 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Cambridge to Stansted Airport?
Between 50 minutes on the 777 and 75 on the 728, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Cambridge to Stansted Airport?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 03:50 and the last around 01:35. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Cambridge to Stansted Airport?
This is a long-distance coach service, so the England £3 bus fare cap does not apply — nor do local bus tickets or passes. Coach operators set their own fares and price by demand, so booking further ahead is usually much cheaper than buying on the day.