Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport

Showing times and prices for Nov 06

Cheapest price

€33

Average price

€34

Fastest journey

4 h 30 m

Average duration

5 h 32 m

Buses per day

3

Distance

161 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport will cost around €34 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €33.

Fast buses

Of the 3 buses that leave Birmingham New Street (BHM) for London Stansted Airport on Thu, Nov 06, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Thu, Nov 06 the direct buses cover the 161 km distance in an average of 5 h 32 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 30 m .

On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest buses will take 6 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

National Express
06:40PM4h30
Birmingham New Street (BHM)
11:10PMLondon Stansted Airport
331One-way
0 transfers
National Express
07:45PM6h10
Birmingham New Street (BHM)
01:55AMLondon Stansted Airport
331One-way
0 transfers
National Express
08:30PM5h55
Birmingham New Street (BHM)
02:25AMLondon Stansted Airport
371One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €21, and a train costs an average of €18.

Distance: 161 km

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Train

€30

Average price

Cheapest

€47

Average price

4h 26m

Average total duration

3h 56m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 32m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 2m

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30m

Additional time*

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Live departures

Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport bus times

Showing buses for today, Wednesday, November 5
Last updated at 1:41 AM
Last updated at 1:41 AM

ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
national_express6:40 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)
4h30
11:10 PM London Stansted Airport0 transfersDirect
national_express7:45 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM)
6h10
1:55 AM London Stansted Airport0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport

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Buses from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport run on average 25 times per day, taking around 3h 56m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €21 but you can travel from only €18 by train.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from €18
Distance
161 km
Average bus duration
3h 56m
Cheapest ticket price
€21
Buses per day
25
Direct buses
7
Fastest bus
4h 15m
First bus
06:30
Last bus
20:30
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from €18

Bus providers: National Express from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted AirportYou can travel by bus between Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport with National Express for as low as €18. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

National Express

About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 15m
Cheapest Price
€25
National Express frequency
25 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.

FAQs: Bus from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport

FAQs: Take the bus from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport.
FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport (STN) can start from as little as €26 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport (STN) is €35; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport (STN) coach time is 3 h 45 min   covering the 161 km long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport (STN) leaves at 03: 30. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport (STN) leaves at 23: 55.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport (STN) without having to change trains with National Express. There are 7 direct coaches from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport (STN) each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
For the trip from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport (STN) you can take a coach with National Express. Be sure to check out all possible coach companies that offer services from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport (STN) on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
A trip to London Stansted Airport (STN) from Birmingham New Street (BHM) is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 45 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport (STN) is March.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Birmingham New Street (BHM) and London Stansted Airport (STN) including taking a train or coach.
No, the coach from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport (STN) has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport (STN).
No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport (STN).

To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport (STN), follow these tips:

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    Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport (STN).
    No, luggage for the coach from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport (STN) needs to be booked in addition.
    No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport (STN).
    Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport (STN).
    No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport (STN).
    No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport (STN).

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