The average bus between Cambridge and Stanstead takes 4h 45m and the fastest bus takes 2h 41m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cambridge to Stanstead. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Cambridge and Stanstead. The earliest departure is at 7:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cambridge is at 8:04 PM which arrives into Stanstead at 8:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 4h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cambridge to Stanstead? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Stanstead. However, there are services departing from Cambridge station and arriving at Stanstead station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
Cambridge to Stanstead bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, depart from St Paul's Road station.
Cambridge to Stanstead bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Cambridge and Stanstead is 40.5 km. The road distance is 55 km.
Stagecoach East operates a bus from St Paul's Road to Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 1h 9m.