Bus from Stansted Airport to Cambridge (Cambridgeshire)
5 direct routes · about 55 min · first bus 09:00, last bus 01:05 (weekdays).
Next buses to Cambridge (Cambridgeshire) as of 08:10
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Stansted Airport, 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 | 7 | Sat 7 · Sun 7 | 12:35 | 01:00 | Coach Station (Bay 21) | Parkside (Bay 17) | — |
| 826 | National Express | ~45 min | 4 | Fridays only | 09:30 | 20:30 | Coach Station (Bay 21) | Parkside (Bay 17) | — |
| 813 | National Express | ~45 min | 3 | Fridays only | 11:30 | 19:30 | Coach Station (Bay 21) | Parkside (Bay 17) | — |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 777, 728
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 777 | National Express | ~50 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 09:00 | 01:05 | Coach Station (Bay 21) | Parkside (Bay 17) | — |
| 728 | National Express | ~60 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 09:05 | 10:45 | Coach Station (Bay 21) | Parkside (Bay 17) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Stansted Airport 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, 826 bus, 813 bus, 777 bus or 728 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Stansted Airport to Cambridge?
5 routes run directly from Stansted Airport to Cambridge: the 727 (National Express), the 826 (National Express), the 813 (National Express), the 777 (National Express), the 728 (National Express). The most frequent is the 727, 7 times each weekday — board at Coach Station (Bay 21) and get off at Parkside (Bay 17), about 55 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Stansted Airport to Cambridge?
Around 55 minutes on the 727, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Stansted Airport to Cambridge?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 09:00 and the last around 01:05. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Stansted Airport to Cambridge?
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.