London Stansted Airport to Bristol bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest buses from London Stansted Airport to Bristol

Showing times and prices for Nov 15

Cheapest price

€35

Average price

€49

Fastest journey

4 h 10 m

Average duration

4 h 25 m

Buses per day

32

Distance

203 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from London Stansted Airport to Bristol will cost around €49 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €35.

Fast buses

It's difficult to get from London Stansted Airport to Bristol without transferring at least once.

National ExpressNXA8 · NX040
10:50AM5h30
Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
04:20PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
351One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNXA8 · NX040
11:15AM5h45
Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
05:00PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
351One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNXA8 · NX040
01:20PM5h40
Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
07:00PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
351One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNXA8 · NX040
11:50AM5h30
Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
05:20PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
351One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNXA8 · NX040
10:20AM5h40
Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
04:00PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
361One-way
1 transfer

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Compare train and bus for London Stansted Airport to Bristol

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London Stansted Airport to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €24, and a train costs an average of €36.

Distance: 203 km

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Train

€32

Average price

Cheapest

€83

Average price

5h 3m

Average total duration

4h 33m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 6m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 36m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

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Live departures

London Stansted Airport to Bristol bus times

The table below shows live departures for London Stansted Airport to Bristol buses for tomorrow, Saturday, November 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.

Last updated at 11:34 PM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
national_expressNXA6 · NX040
Delayed
3:20 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h55
4:20 PM 4:20 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
1 transfer
national_expressNX727 · NX201
Delayed
11:40 AM 4:45 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h45
9:30 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
1 transfer
national_expressNXA8 · NX040
Delayed
9:25 AM 5:00 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h15
4:20 PM 4:20 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
1 transfer
national_expressNXA8 · NX040
Delayed
9:25 AM 6:00 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h15
4:20 PM 4:20 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
1 transfer
national_expressNXA8 · NX040
Delayed
9:25 AM 6:30 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h25
1:40 PM 1:40 PMBristol, University Queens Road
1 transfer
national_expressNX727 · NX200
Delayed
11:40 AM 7:00 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h35
11:35 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
1 transfer
national_expressNXA8 · NX040
Delayed
9:25 AM 7:30 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h30
4:20 PM 4:20 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
1 transfer
national_expressNXA8 · NX040
Delayed
9:25 AM 8:00 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h30
4:20 PM 4:20 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
1 transfer
national_expressNXA8 · NX040
Delayed
9:25 AM 8:00 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h40
1:40 PM Bristol, University Queens Road
1 transfer
national_expressNX727 · NX200
Delayed
11:40 AM 9:00 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h35
1:35 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
1 transfer
national_expressNX727 · NX202
Delayed
11:40 AM 10:15 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h30
2:45 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
1 transfer
national_expressNXA8 · NX040
Delayed
10:20 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h40
4:20 PM 4:20 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
1 transfer
national_expressNXA8 · NX040
On time
10:50 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h30
4:20 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
1 transfer
national_expressNXA8 · NX040
On time
11:15 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h45
5:00 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
1 transfer
national_expressNXA8 · NX040
On time
11:50 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h30
5:20 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
1 transfer
national_expressNX727 · NX200
On time
1:15 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h20
5:35 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
1 transfer
national_expressNXA8 · NX040
On time
1:20 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h40
7:00 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
1 transfer
national_expressNXA8 · NX040
On time
1:45 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h35
7:20 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
1 transfer
national_expressNXA8 · NX040
On time
2:10 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h45
7:55 PM Bristol, University Queens Road
1 transfer
national_expressNX727 · NX200
On time
2:55 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h40
7:35 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
1 transfer
national_expressNXA8 · NX040
On time
3:15 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h35
8:50 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
1 transfer
national_expressNXA8 · NX040
On time
3:45 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h35
9:20 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
1 transfer
national_expressNXA8 · NX040
On time
4:15 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h50
10:05 PM Bristol, University Queens Road
1 transfer
national_expressNX728 · NX200
On time
5:15 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h30
9:45 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
1 transfer
national_expressNXA8 · NX040
On time
5:40 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h35
11:15 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
1 transfer
national_expressNX728 · NX202
On time
7:15 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h10
11:25 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
1 transfer
national_expressNXA8 · NX040
On time
7:25 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h55
12:20 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
1 transfer
national_expressNXA8 · NX040
On time
7:55 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h55
12:50 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
1 transfer
national_expressNXA8 · NX040
On time
8:25 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h55
1:20 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
1 transfer
national_expressNXA8 · NX040
On time
8:55 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h25
2:20 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
1 transfer
national_expressNXA8 · NX040
On time
10:25 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
4h55
3:20 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
1 transfer
national_expressNXA8 · NX209
On time
11:50 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
5h25
5:15 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
1 transfer

This is the last bus of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from London Stansted Airport to Bristol

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Buses from London Stansted Airport to Bristol run on average 33 times per day, taking around 4h 33m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €24 if you book in advance.

The earliest bus runs at 02:20, the last at 22:50. The fastest bus covers the 203 km distance in 4h 55m.

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
Distance
203 km
Average bus duration
4h 33m
Cheapest ticket price
€24
Buses per day
33
Fastest bus
4h 55m
First bus
02:20
Last bus
22:50
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

Bus providers: National Express from London Stansted Airport to BristolYou can travel by bus between London Stansted Airport to Bristol with National Express for as low as €24. 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 55m
Cheapest Price
€24
National Express frequency
33 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 London Stansted Airport to Bristol

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Stansted Airport to Bristol by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bristol, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bristol can start from as little as €25 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bristol is €37; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The coach time from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bristol is on average 4 h 40 min   for the 202 km long journey, but the time it takes to go to Bristol from London Stansted Airport (STN) by coach can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bristol leaves at 04: 55. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bristol leaves at 23: 40.
There are 35 coaches a day from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bristol which require at least one change with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.
When taking a coach from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bristol, you can count on National Express for the best way to get you to Bristol. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service to Bristol from London Stansted Airport (STN) and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
A trip to Bristol from London Stansted Airport (STN) is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4 h 40 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bristol by coach is March.
You have options as you can travel from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bristol 2 different ways: train or coach.
No, the coach from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bristol has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bristol.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bristol.

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

  • Book in advance: Tickets are often cheaper when booked early.
  • Be flexible with dates and times: Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money.
  • Use our search filters: Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options.
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  • Start your search now and compare ticket prices to find the best deal!

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

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    Popular bus stations from London Stansted Airport to Bristol

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    Amenities at bus station
    WifiWifi
    ParkingParking
    DiningDining
    ATMATM
    TaxisTaxis
    AccessibilityAccessibility
    WCWC
    Ticket OfficeTicket Office
    information
    ticketOfficeHours
    Ticket Office Hours
    • 06:00-22:00
    ticketOfficeHours
    Distance to city center
    11 km
    carConnection
    Car connection
    North Side Road
    Wifi
    Wifi
    • Free Wi-Fi
    Dining
    Dining
    • Café in the terminal (in the station)
    • Fast-food outlet (in the station).
    Taxis
    Taxis
    • Available outside the terminal.
    Accessibility
    Accessibility
    • Elevators, ramps
    WC
    WC
    • Available in the station.
    Public transit options for Bristol, Airport
    • Bus: A1, A2
    Bristol, University Queens Road
    information
    Bristol, Clifton Down
    information
    Bristol, White Tree
    information
    Bristol, Blackboy Hill
    information
    Bristol, Bond Street (Cabot Circus)
    information
    Bristol, Airport Bus Station
    information
    Bristol, Bond Street North
    information

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