London to Stansted bus with National Express

Wed, Mar 18
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The cheapest and fastest buses from London to Stansted

Showing times and prices for Mar 18

Cheapest price

€22

Average price

€23

Fastest journey

1 h 25 m

Average duration

1 h 25 m

Buses per day

98

Distance

49 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from London to Stansted will cost around €23 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €22.

Fast buses

Of the 98 buses that leave London for Stansted on Wed, Mar 18, 97 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Wed, Mar 18 the direct buses cover the 49 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, Mar 18 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.

FlibcoFlibco
12:30PM1h25
London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)
01:55PMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
221One-way
0 transfers
FlibcoFlibco
07:00PM1h25
London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)
08:25PMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
221One-way
0 transfers
FlibcoFlibco
05:30PM1h25
London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)
06:55PMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
221One-way
0 transfers
FlibcoFlibco
09:30PM1h25
London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)
10:55PMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
221One-way
0 transfers
FlibcoFlibco
08:00PM1h25
London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)
09:25PMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
221One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for London to Stansted

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London to Stansted among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €12. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €12, and a train costs an average of €16.

Distance: 49 km

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Bus
Train

€18

Average price

Cheapest

€27

Average price

1h 46m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 16m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 51m

Average total duration

1h 21m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

National Express

Most popular bus company

Abellio Greater Anglia

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Live departures

London to Stansted bus times

The table below shows live departures for London to Stansted buses for today, Tuesday, March 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.

Last updated at 4:12 PM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
flibcoFlibco4:30 PM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)
1h25
5:55 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 transfersDirect
flibcoFlibco5:00 PM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)
1h25
6:25 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 transfersDirect
flibcoFlibco5:30 PM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)
1h25
6:55 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 transfersDirect
flibcoFlibco6:00 PM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)
1h25
7:25 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 transfersDirect
flibcoFlibco6:30 PM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)
1h25
7:55 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 transfersDirect
flibcoFlibco7:00 PM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)
1h25
8:25 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 transfersDirect
flibcoFlibco7:30 PM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)
1h25
8:55 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 transfersDirect
flibcoFlibco8:00 PM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)
1h25
9:25 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 transfersDirect
flibcoFlibco8:30 PM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)
1h25
9:55 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 transfersDirect
flibcoFlibco9:00 PM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)
1h25
10:25 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 transfersDirect
flibcoFlibco9:30 PM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)
1h25
10:55 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 transfersDirect
flibcoFlibco10:00 PM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)
1h25
11:25 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 transfersDirect
flibcoFlibco10:30 PM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)
1h25
11:55 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 transfersDirect
flibcoFlibco11:00 PM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)
1h25
12:25 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 transfersDirect
flibcoFlibco11:30 PM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)
1h25
12:55 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 transfersDirect
national_expressNXA1 · NX737
On time
11:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station
5h00
4:30 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1 transfer
Wednesday, March 18
flibcoFlibco12:00 AM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)
1h25
1:25 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 transfersDirect
national_expressNXA612:10 AM London, Victoria Coach Station
2h15
2:25 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 transfersDirect
flibcoFlibco12:30 AM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)
1h25
1:55 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 transfersDirect
national_expressNXA612:50 AM London, Victoria Coach Station
2h10
3:00 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 transfersDirect
flibcoFlibco1:00 AM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)
1h25
2:25 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 transfersDirect
national_expressNXA8
Delayed
4:00 PM 1:00 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
1h45
9:05 AM 9:05 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
national_expressNXA8
Delayed
4:00 PM 1:30 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
1h45
9:05 AM 9:05 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
flibcoFlibco1:30 AM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)
1h25
2:55 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 transfersDirect
flibcoFlibco2:00 AM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)
1h25
3:25 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 transfersDirect
national_expressNXA8
Delayed
4:00 PM 2:00 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
1h45
9:05 AM 9:05 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
national_expressNXA8
Delayed
4:00 PM 2:20 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
1h45
9:05 AM 9:05 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
flibcoFlibco2:30 AM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)
1h25
3:55 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 transfersDirect
national_expressNXA8
Delayed
4:00 PM 2:40 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
1h50
9:05 AM 9:05 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
national_expressNXA8
Delayed
4:00 PM 3:00 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
1h50
9:05 AM 9:05 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
flibcoFlibco3:00 AM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)
1h25
4:25 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 transfersDirect
national_expressNXA8
Delayed
4:00 PM 3:20 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
1h50
9:05 AM 9:05 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
flibcoFlibco3:30 AM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)
1h25
4:55 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 transfersDirect
national_expressNXA8
Delayed
4:00 PM 3:40 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
1h50
9:05 AM 9:05 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
national_expressNXA8
Delayed
4:00 PM 4:00 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
1h50
9:05 AM 9:05 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
flibcoFlibco4:00 AM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)
1h25
5:25 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 transfersDirect
flibcoFlibco4:30 AM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)
1h25
5:55 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 transfersDirect
national_expressNXA8
Delayed
4:00 PM 4:30 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
1h50
9:05 AM 9:05 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
flibcoFlibco5:00 AM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)
1h25
6:25 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 transfersDirect
national_expressNXA8
Delayed
4:00 PM 5:00 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
1h50
9:05 AM 9:05 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
national_expressNXA8
Delayed
4:00 PM 5:30 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
1h50
9:05 AM 9:05 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
flibcoFlibco5:30 AM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)
1h25
6:55 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 transfersDirect
flibcoFlibco6:00 AM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)
1h25
7:25 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 transfersDirect
national_expressNXA8
Delayed
4:00 PM 6:00 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
1h50
9:05 AM 9:05 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
national_expressNXA8
Delayed
4:00 PM 6:30 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
2h00
9:05 AM 9:05 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
flibcoFlibco6:30 AM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)
1h25
7:55 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 transfersDirect
national_expressNXA8
Delayed
4:00 PM 7:00 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
2h05
9:05 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
flibcoFlibco7:00 AM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)
1h25
8:25 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 transfersDirect
national_expressNXA8
Delayed
4:00 PM 7:30 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
2h10
9:40 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
flibcoFlibco7:30 AM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)
1h25
8:55 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 transfersDirect
national_expressNXA8
Delayed
4:00 PM 8:00 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
2h10
10:10 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
flibcoFlibco8:00 AM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)
1h25
9:25 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 transfersDirect
national_expressNXA8
Delayed
4:00 PM 8:30 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
2h05
10:35 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
flibcoFlibco8:30 AM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)
1h25
9:55 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 transfersDirect
national_expressNXA8
Delayed
4:00 PM 9:00 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
2h05
11:05 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
flibcoFlibco9:00 AM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)
1h25
10:25 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 transfersDirect
flibcoFlibco9:30 AM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)
1h25
10:55 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 transfersDirect
national_expressNXA8
Delayed
4:00 PM 9:30 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
2h05
11:35 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
flibcoFlibco10:00 AM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)
1h25
11:25 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 transfersDirect
national_expressNXA8
Delayed
4:00 PM 10:00 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
2h10
12:10 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
national_expressNXA8
Delayed
4:00 PM 10:30 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
2h10
12:40 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
flibcoFlibco10:30 AM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)
1h25
11:55 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 transfersDirect
national_expressNXA8
Delayed
4:00 PM 11:00 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
2h10
1:10 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
flibcoFlibco11:00 AM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)
1h25
12:25 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 transfersDirect
national_expressNXA8
Delayed
4:00 PM 11:30 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
2h10
1:40 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
flibcoFlibco11:30 AM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)
1h25
12:55 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 transfersDirect
flibcoFlibco12:00 PM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)
1h25
1:25 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 transfersDirect
national_expressNXA8
Delayed
4:00 PM 12:00 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
2h10
2:10 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
flibcoFlibco12:30 PM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)
1h25
1:55 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 transfersDirect
national_expressNXA8
Delayed
4:00 PM 12:30 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
2h10
2:40 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
flibcoFlibco1:00 PM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)
1h25
2:25 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 transfersDirect
national_expressNXA8
Delayed
4:00 PM 1:00 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
2h10
3:10 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
flibcoFlibco1:30 PM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)
1h25
2:55 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 transfersDirect
national_expressNXA8
Delayed
4:00 PM 1:30 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
2h15
3:45 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
flibcoFlibco2:00 PM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)
1h25
3:25 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 transfersDirect
national_expressNXA8
Delayed
4:00 PM 2:00 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
2h25
4:25 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
national_expressNXA8
Delayed
4:00 PM 2:30 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
2h25
4:55 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
flibcoFlibco2:30 PM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)
1h25
3:55 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 transfersDirect
flibcoFlibco3:00 PM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)
1h25
4:25 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 transfersDirect
national_expressNXA8
Delayed
4:00 PM 3:00 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
2h20
5:20 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
national_expressNXA8
Delayed
4:00 PM 3:30 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
2h20
5:50 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
flibcoFlibco3:30 PM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)
1h25
4:55 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 transfersDirect
national_expressNXA8
On time
4:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station
2h20
6:20 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
flibcoFlibco4:00 PM London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)
1h25
5:25 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 transfersDirect
national_expressNXA8
On time
4:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station
2h25
6:55 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
national_expressNXA8
On time
5:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station
2h15
7:15 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
national_expressNXA8
On time
5:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station
2h10
7:40 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
national_expressNXA8
On time
6:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station
2h05
8:05 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
national_expressNXA8
On time
6:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station
2h05
8:35 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
national_expressNXA8
On time
7:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station
1h55
8:55 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
national_expressNXA8
On time
7:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station
1h55
9:25 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
national_expressNXA8
On time
8:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station
1h55
9:55 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
national_expressNXA8
On time
8:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station
1h55
10:25 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
national_expressNXA8
On time
9:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station
1h55
10:55 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
national_expressNXA8
On time
9:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station
1h55
11:25 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
national_expressNXA8
On time
10:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station
1h50
11:50 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
national_expressNXA8
On time
10:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station
1h50
12:20 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
national_expressNXA8
On time
11:10 PM London, Victoria Coach Station
1h50
1:00 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 transfersDirect
national_expressNXA1 · NX737
On time
11:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station
5h00
4:30 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from London to Stansted

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Buses from London to Stansted run on average 109 times per day, taking around 1h 16m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €12 if you book in advance.

There are 108 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest bus covers the 49 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
Distance
49 km
Average bus duration
1h 16m
Cheapest ticket price
€12
Buses per day
109
Direct buses
108
Fastest bus
1h 25m
First bus
00:01
Last bus
23:58
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, Airport Bus Express Ltd, Flibco, Megabus, flibco from London to StanstedYou can travel by bus between London to Stansted with National Express, Airport Bus Express Ltd, Flibco, Megabus, flibco for as low as €12. 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
€16
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
€22
Megabus frequency
35 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
55m
Cheapest Price
€15
Airport Bus Express Ltd frequency
80 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
1h 25m
Cheapest Price
€12
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
Additional luggage
5€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.
Amenities on board the bus
Toilets
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Accessible seating.

flibco

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 19m
Cheapest Price
€17
flibco frequency
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FAQs: Bus from London to Stansted

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Stansted 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 Stansted, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from London to Stansted can start from as little as €12 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for London to Stansted 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 to Stansted is 1h 25m to travel the 49 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 to Stansted leaves at 12:01 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from London to Stansted leaves at 11:58 PM.
Yes, there are 108 direct coaches a day from London to Stansted with National Express, Airport Bus Express Ltd, Flibco, Megabus, flibco. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
When taking a coach from London to Stansted, you can count on National Express, Airport Bus Express Ltd, Flibco, Megabus, flibco for the best way to get you to Stansted. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between London and Stansted and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
When departing from London , you have various coach station options to start your trip from including London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station - Stop G), London, Victoria Coach Station, London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station), London, Stratford City Bus Station, London, Tottenham Hale Bus Station, London, Bethnal Green, London, Baker Street Station, London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station), London, York Road (London Eye), London, Golders Green Station, London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant), London, Lithos Road, London, Whitechapel Station Royal London Hospital (Stop B), London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3, London, Kingsland Road / Middleton Road, London, Southwark Street / Blackfriars Road, London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, London, Shoreditch High St / Bethnal Green Road (Stop L), London, St John's Wood, London, Victoria Rail Station, London, Canada Square South (Canary Wharf Station), London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4, London, Gloucester Place (Baker Street Station), London, Bow Church Station (Stop A), London, Lewisham, London, Elephant and Castle, London, Mile End / Aberavon Rd, London, Eltham, London, New Cross Gate, London, Marble Arch, London, Leman Street / Buckle Street (Aldgate East), London, Walworth, London, Park Lane / Green Street (Marble Arch), London, Shoreditch, Dartford, Bluewater Shopping Centre, London, Wembley Stadium (First Way) . When arriving in Stansted , you can end your trip in coach stations like Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station .Passengers board the coach most frequently from London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station - Stop G), which is located around 3 away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station, located 1 away from the city centre.
A day trip to Stansted from London 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 to Stansted is May.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between London and Stansted including taking a bus and train.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from London to Stansted:
  • National Express
    • Assistance
    • Priority seating
    • Accessible toilets.
  • Airport Bus Express Ltd
    • The coaches are PSVAR-compliant, indicating accessibility features.
  • Flibco
    • Assistance
    • Priority boarding
    • Accessible seating.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from London to Stansted for coach company National Express, Flibco, Megabus, Airport Bus Express Ltd.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from London to Stansted depends on the coach companies:
  • 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.
  • Flibco
    • You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company National Express.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from London to Stansted.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from London to Stansted:
  • 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.
  • Flibco
    • One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from London to Stansted:
  • 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.
  • Flibco
    • 5€ per additional bag.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the coach from London to Stansted. The following conditions apply:
  • Flibco
    • Small pets allowed in carriers
    • must be placed on the floor during the journey.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from London to Stansted with the following coach company: National Express, Megabus
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from London to Stansted with the following coach company: National Express, Megabus, Airport Bus Express Ltd.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from London to Stansted with the following coach company: National Express, Megabus, Airport Bus Express Ltd.

popular bus stations

Popular bus stations from London to Stansted

London
Stansted
Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach StationWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 00:00-23:59
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
carConnection
Car connection
Bassingbourn Rd
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Pret a Manger (in the station)
  • Starbucks (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the coach station, with services operating 24/7.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
  • Bus: National Express, Airport Bus: Express Train: Stansted Express
London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station - Stop G)WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
3 km
carConnection
Car connection
Bishopsgate
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Pret a Manger (in the station)
  • Starbucks (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the station on Bishopsgate.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station - Stop G)
  • Bus: 11, 23, 26, 76, 133, 388 Metro: Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan Train: Greater Anglia, TfL Rail
London, Victoria Coach StationWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
carConnection
Car connection
Buckingham Palace Road
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Pret a Manger (in the station)
  • Starbucks (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for London, Victoria Coach Station
  • Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express

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