Bus from Newmarket (Suffolk) to Stansted Airport
2 direct routes · about 95 min · first bus 15:20, last bus 17:35 (weekdays); night service 727 runs 01:00–13:15.
Next buses to Stansted Airport as of 12:15
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Newmarket, 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 | ~95 min | 28 | Sat 28 · Sun 28 | 01:00 | 13:15 | Horse Racing Museum (adj) | Coach Station (Bay 21) | Cambridge |
| 728 | National Express | ~115 min | 6 | Sat 6 · Sun 6 | 15:20 | 17:35 | Horse Racing Museum (adj) | Coach Station (Bay 21) | Cambridge |
Times are for the first boarding point in Newmarket 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 or 728 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Newmarket to Stansted Airport?
2 routes run directly from Newmarket to Stansted Airport: the 727 (National Express), the 728 (National Express). The most frequent is the 727, 28 times each weekday — board at Horse Racing Museum (adj) and get off at Coach Station (Bay 21), about 95 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Newmarket to Stansted Airport?
Around 95 minutes on the 727, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Cambridge on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Newmarket to Stansted Airport?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 15:20 and the last around 17:35 — and night service 727 runs 01:00–13:15. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Newmarket 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.