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The cheapest and fastest buses from London Stansted Airport to London
Showing times and prices for Feb 11
Cheapest price
€16
Average price
€19
Fastest journey
1 h 25 m
Average duration
1 h 25 m
Buses per day
96
Distance
50 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London Stansted Airport to London 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 London will cost around €19 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €16.
Fast buses
Of the 96 buses that leave London Stansted Airport for London on Wed, Feb 11, 96 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Feb 11 the direct buses cover the 50 km distance in an average of 1 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 25 m .
On Wed, Feb 11 the slowest buses will take 1 h 25 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.
Flibco10:30PM1h25
Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station11:55PMLondon, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)
€161One-way
0 transfers
Flibco04:30PM1h25
Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station05:55PMLondon, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)
€161One-way
0 transfers
Flibco11:00PM1h25
Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station12:25AMLondon, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)
€161One-way
0 transfers
Flibco07:30PM1h25
Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station08:55PMLondon, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)
€161One-way
0 transfers
Flibco01:30PM1h25
Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station02:55PMLondon, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)
€161One-way
0 transfers
Flibco10:30PM1h25
Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station11:55PMLondon, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)
€161One-way
0 transfers
Flibco04:30PM1h25
Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station05:55PMLondon, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)
€161One-way
0 transfers
Flibco11:00PM1h25
Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station12:25AMLondon, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)
€161One-way
0 transfers
Flibco07:30PM1h25
Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station08:55PMLondon, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)
€161One-way
0 transfers
Flibco01:30PM1h25
Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station02:55PMLondon, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)
€161One-way
0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for London Stansted Airport to London
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London Stansted Airport to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €15, and a train costs an average of €14.
Distance: 50 km
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€18 Average price Cheapest | €27 Average price |
1h 46m Average total duration 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 37m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
London Stansted Airport to London bus times
The table below shows live departures for London Stansted Airport to London buses for today, Tuesday, February 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
Last updated at 2:04 AM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NXA8 | Delayed 8:35 AM 12:10 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h40 | 10:50 AM 10:50 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA8 | Delayed 8:35 AM 12:30 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h40 | 10:50 AM 10:50 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA8 | Delayed 8:35 AM 12:50 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h40 | 10:50 AM 10:50 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA8 | Delayed 8:35 AM 1:10 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h40 | 10:50 AM 10:50 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA8 | Delayed 8:35 AM 1:30 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h40 | 10:50 AM 10:50 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA6 | Delayed 2:25 AM 1:55 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2h00 | 3:55 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA6 | Delayed 2:25 AM 2:15 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2h00 | 4:15 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Flibco | 2:30 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h25 | 3:55 AM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA6 | On time 2:45 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2h00 | 4:45 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Flibco | 3:00 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h25 | 4:25 AM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Flibco | 3:30 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h25 | 4:55 AM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Flibco | 4:00 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h25 | 5:25 AM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA6 | On time 4:15 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2h00 | 6:15 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Flibco | 4:30 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h25 | 5:55 AM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA8 | Delayed 8:35 AM 5:00 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h50 | 10:50 AM 10:50 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Flibco | 5:00 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h25 | 6:25 AM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA8 | Delayed 8:35 AM 5:30 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h50 | 10:50 AM 10:50 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Flibco | 5:30 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h25 | 6:55 AM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA8 | Delayed 8:35 AM 5:45 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2h05 | 10:50 AM 10:50 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Flibco | 6:00 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h25 | 7:25 AM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA8 | Delayed 8:35 AM 6:00 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2h20 | 10:50 AM 10:50 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA8 | Delayed 8:35 AM 6:15 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2h35 | 10:50 AM 10:50 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Flibco | 6:30 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h25 | 7:55 AM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA8 | Delayed 8:35 AM 6:40 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2h40 | 10:50 AM 10:50 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Flibco | 7:00 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h25 | 8:25 AM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA8 | Delayed 8:35 AM 7:15 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2h35 | 10:50 AM 10:50 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Flibco | 7:30 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h25 | 8:55 AM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA8 | Delayed 8:35 AM 8:00 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2h20 | 10:50 AM 10:50 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Flibco | 8:00 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h25 | 9:25 AM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Flibco | 8:30 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h25 | 9:55 AM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA8 | On time 8:35 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2h15 | 10:50 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Flibco | 9:00 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h25 | 10:25 AM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA8 | On time 9:05 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2h15 | 11:20 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Flibco | 9:30 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h25 | 10:55 AM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA8 | On time 9:40 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2h10 | 11:50 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Flibco | 10:00 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h25 | 11:25 AM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA8 | On time 10:10 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2h10 | 12:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Flibco | 10:30 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h25 | 11:55 AM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA8 | On time 10:40 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2h10 | 12:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Flibco | 11:00 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h25 | 12:25 PM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA8 | On time 11:10 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2h10 | 1:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Flibco | 11:30 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h25 | 12:55 PM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA8 | On time 11:40 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2h10 | 1:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Flibco | 12:00 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h25 | 1:25 PM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA8 | On time 12:10 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2h10 | 2:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Flibco | 12:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h25 | 1:55 PM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA8 | On time 12:40 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2h10 | 2:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Flibco | 1:00 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h25 | 2:25 PM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA8 | On time 1:15 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2h05 | 3:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Flibco | 1:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h25 | 2:55 PM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA8 | On time 1:40 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2h10 | 3:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Flibco | 2:00 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h25 | 3:25 PM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA8 | On time 2:10 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2h10 | 4:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Flibco | 2:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h25 | 3:55 PM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA8 | On time 2:40 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2h10 | 4:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Flibco | 3:00 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h25 | 4:25 PM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA8 | On time 3:15 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2h05 | 5:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Flibco | 3:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h25 | 4:55 PM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA8 | On time 3:45 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2h05 | 5:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Flibco | 4:00 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h25 | 5:25 PM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA8 | On time 4:05 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2h15 | 6:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Flibco | 4:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h25 | 5:55 PM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA8 | On time 4:35 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2h15 | 6:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Flibco | 5:00 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h25 | 6:25 PM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA8 | On time 5:00 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2h20 | 7:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Flibco | 5:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h25 | 6:55 PM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA8 | On time 5:40 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2h10 | 7:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Flibco | 6:00 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h25 | 7:25 PM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA8 | On time 6:15 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2h05 | 8:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Flibco | 6:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h25 | 7:55 PM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA8 | On time 6:45 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2h05 | 8:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Flibco | 7:00 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h25 | 8:25 PM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA8 | On time 7:25 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h55 | 9:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Flibco | 7:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h25 | 8:55 PM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA8 | On time 7:55 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h55 | 9:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Flibco | 8:00 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h25 | 9:25 PM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Flibco | 8:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h25 | 9:55 PM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA8 | On time 8:35 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h45 | 10:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Flibco | 9:00 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h25 | 10:25 PM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA8 | On time 9:05 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h45 | 10:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Flibco | 9:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h25 | 10:55 PM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA8 | On time 9:35 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h45 | 11:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Flibco | 10:00 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h25 | 11:25 PM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA8 | On time 10:05 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h45 | 11:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Flibco | 10:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h25 | 11:55 PM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA8 | On time 10:35 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h45 | 12:20 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Flibco | 11:00 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h25 | 12:25 AM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA8 | On time 11:00 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h40 | 12:40 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA8 | On time 11:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h40 | 1:10 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Flibco | 11:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h25 | 12:55 AM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA8 | On time 11:50 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h40 | 1:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, February 11 | |||||
| Flibco | 12:00 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h25 | 1:25 AM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA8 | 12:10 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h40 | 1:50 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Flibco | 12:30 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h25 | 1:55 AM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA8 | 12:30 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h40 | 2:10 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA8 | 12:50 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h40 | 2:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Flibco | 1:00 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h25 | 2:25 AM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA8 | 1:10 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h40 | 2:50 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Flibco | 1:30 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h25 | 2:55 AM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA8 | 1:30 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h40 | 3:10 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Flibco | 2:00 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h25 | 3:25 AM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London Stansted Airport to London
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from London Stansted Airport to London run on average 98 times per day, taking around 1h 16m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €15 but you can travel from only €14 by train.
There are 98 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:30, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 50 km distance in 1h 25m.
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 €14
Distance 50 km |
Average bus duration 1h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price €15 |
Buses per day 98 |
Direct buses 98 |
Fastest bus 1h 25m |
First bus 05:30 |
Last bus 23:50 |
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from €14
Bus providers: National Express, Airport Bus Express Ltd, Megabus, flibco from London Stansted Airport to LondonYou can travel by bus between London Stansted Airport to London with National Express, Airport Bus Express Ltd, Megabus, flibco for as low as €14. 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
1h 50m
Cheapest Price
€17
National Express frequency
43 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.
Megabus
About
Megabus is a low-cost intercity bus service operating across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Known for its affordable fares, including promotional $1 tickets, Megabus offers routes connecting over 500 cities and university campuses in North America. The company provides amenities such as air conditioning, power outlets, free Wi-Fi, and onboard restrooms, with many routes utilizing double-decker buses for scenic views. Megabus aims to provide safe, convenient, and affordable express bus travel.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
50m
Cheapest Price
€23
Megabus frequency
36 a day
Luggage included
One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
Refund
If Megabus fails to provide on-time reliable service for reasons wholly within their control, refunds or alternative travel arrangements may be offered.
Pregnant on board
Being pregnant on board is allowed, but no specific details or restrictions are provided.
Unaccompagned minor
Unaccompanied minors under the age of 17 are not permitted to travel on Megabus.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cold food and drinks, as well as hot drinks with a lid, are allowed on board, but hot food is not.
Seat reservation
Reserved seats can be purchased for an additional fee, starting from £2.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
Airport Bus Express Ltd
About
Airport Bus Express Ltd. is a UK-based bus company providing affordable and reliable airport transfer services to major London airports, including Stansted, Heathrow, Gatwick, and Luton. The company emphasizes reliability, punctuality, and passenger satisfaction through regular vehicle maintenance. They offer both regular passenger transportation and bus rentals. Routes often include breaks for longer journeys, and while M-tickets are available on some routes, printing may be required for others. Airport Bus Express aims to provide a stress-free experience with easy online booking and connections to various transport hubs in London.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 0m
Cheapest Price
€15
Airport Bus Express Ltd frequency
72 a day
Luggage included
One large suitcase (max 20kg) and one item of hand luggage (max 10kg) are included per person.
Additional luggage
A surcharge of £5 is payable per additional suitcase or large item, if space permits.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policy depends on the coach operator and ticket type; some tickets are non-refundable.
Refund
If a service is canceled or delayed by more than 120 minutes, passengers have the right to alternative transport or a full ticket refund.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
The coaches are PSVAR-compliant, indicating accessibility features.
flibco
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
39m
Cheapest Price
€17
flibco frequency
82 a day
FAQs: Bus from London Stansted Airport to London
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Stansted Airport to London 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 London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap coach tickets from London Stansted Airport to London can start from as little as €15 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for London Stansted Airport to London is €18; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from London Stansted Airport to London is 1h 25m to travel the 50 km long trip. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest coach from London Stansted Airport to London leaves at 5:30 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from London Stansted Airport to London leaves at 11:50 PM.
Yes, there are 98 direct coaches a day from London Stansted Airport to London with National Express, Airport Bus Express Ltd, Megabus, flibco. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
When taking a coach from London Stansted Airport to London, you can count on National Express, Airport Bus Express Ltd, Megabus, flibco for the best way to get you to London. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between London Stansted Airport and London and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
A day trip to London from London Stansted Airport is worth doing with a journey time of 1h 25m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from London Stansted Airport to London is June.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between London Stansted Airport and London including taking a bus and train.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from London Stansted Airport to London:
- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- Airport Bus Express Ltd
- The coaches are PSVAR-compliant, indicating accessibility features.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from London Stansted Airport to London for coach company National Express, Airport Bus Express Ltd, Megabus.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from London Stansted Airport to London depends on the coach companies:
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- National Express
- 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.
- Airport Bus Express Ltd
- Cancellation policy depends on the coach operator and ticket type
- some tickets are non-refundable.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company National Express.
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No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from London Stansted Airport to London.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from London Stansted Airport to London:
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- Airport Bus Express Ltd
- One large suitcase (max 20kg) and one item of hand luggage (max 10kg) are included per person.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from London Stansted Airport to London:
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Airport Bus Express Ltd
- A surcharge of £5 is payable per additional suitcase or large item, if space permits.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from London Stansted Airport to London.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from London Stansted Airport to London with the following coach company: National Express, Megabus
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from London Stansted Airport to London with the following coach company: National Express, Airport Bus Express Ltd, Megabus.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from London Stansted Airport to London with the following coach company: National Express, Airport Bus Express Ltd, Megabus.
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