The cheapest and fastest buses from Oxford to Stansted Mountfitchet
- Cheapest price on Nov 10
- €20
- Average ticket price on Nov 10
- €38
- Fastest journey on Nov 10
- 3 h 42 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 10
- 3 h 51 m
- Buses on Nov 10
- 31
- Distance
- 101 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Oxford to Stansted Mountfitchet is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Oxford to Stansted Mountfitchet will cost around €38 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €20.
On Tue, Nov 10, we found 31 buses from Oxford to Stansted Mountfitchet, including 8 direct services.
On Tue, Nov 10 the direct buses cover the 101 km distance in an average of 3 h 51 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 42 m .
On Tue, Nov 10 the slowest buses will take 4 h 7 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.
NX73711:40 AM 3h52 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station 3:32 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station €20 1 One-way 0 transfers
NX7374:25 PM 4h07 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station 8:32 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station €20 1 One-way 0 transfers
NX7374:05 AM 3h42 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station 7:47 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station €20 1 One-way 0 transfers
NX7376:50 PM 3h52 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station 10:42 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station €20 1 One-way 0 transfers
NX7371:45 PM 4h12 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station 5:57 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station €20 1 One-way 0 transfers
NX7374:05 AM 3h42 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station 7:47 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station €20 1 One-way 0 transfers
NX73712:50 AM 3h42 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station 4:32 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station €52 1 One-way 0 transfers
NX73711:40 AM 3h52 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station 3:32 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station €20 1 One-way 0 transfers
NX7376:50 PM 3h52 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station 10:42 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station €20 1 One-way 0 transfers
NX7374:25 PM 4h07 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station 8:32 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station €20 1 One-way 0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Oxford to Stansted Mountfitchet
Buses from Oxford to Stansted Mountfitchet run on average 37 times per day, taking around 4h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €19 but you can travel from only €17 by train.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:01, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 101 km distance in 3h 7m.
Distance 101 km |
Average bus duration 4h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price €19 |
Buses per day 37 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 3h 7m |
First bus 12:01 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Frequently asked questions about your Oxford to Stansted Mountfitchet trip
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Live departures
Oxford to Stansted Mountfitchet bus times
The table below shows live departures for Oxford to Stansted Mountfitchet buses for today, Monday, November 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
OLOXT · NXA8 | 1:55 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 5h20 | 7:15 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
OLOXT · NXA8 | 2:34 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 5h06 | 7:40 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
OLOXT · NXA8 | 2:58 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 5h07 | 8:05 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX737 | 4:25 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h07 | 8:32 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
OLOXT · NXA8 | 4:45 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 5h10 | 9:55 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
OLOXT · NXA8 | 5:25 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 5h00 | 10:25 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX737 | 6:50 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 3h52 | 10:42 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
OLOXT · NXA8 | 7:05 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h45 | 11:50 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
OLOXT · NXA8 | 7:30 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h50 | 12:20 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
OLOXT · NXA8 | 8:30 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h30 | 1:00 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
OLOXT · NXA6 | 9:00 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 5h25 | 2:25 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
OLOXT · NXA8 | 10:00 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h45 | 2:45 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
OLOXT · NXA8 | 11:00 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h45 | 3:45 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, November 10 | |||||
OLOXT · NXA8 | 12:01 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h29 | 4:30 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX737 | 12:50 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 3h42 | 4:32 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
OLOXT · NXA8 | 1:00 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h30 | 5:30 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
OLOXT · NXA8 | 2:00 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h20 | 6:20 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX737 | 4:05 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 3h42 | 7:47 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
OLOXT · NXA8 | 4:35 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 5h05 | 9:40 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
OLOXT · NXA8 | 4:55 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 5h15 | 10:10 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX737 | 6:05 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h07 | 10:12 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
OLOXT · NXA8 | 6:40 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 5h30 | 12:10 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX737 | 8:00 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h22 | 12:22 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
OLOXT · NXA8 | 8:20 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 5h20 | 1:40 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
OLOXT · NXA8 | 8:58 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 5h12 | 2:10 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
OLOXT · NXA8 | 9:15 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 5h25 | 2:40 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
OLOXT · NXA8 | 10:00 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 5h10 | 3:10 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX737 | 11:40 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 3h52 | 3:32 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
OLOXT · NXA8 | 12:00 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 5h20 | 5:20 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
OLOXT · NXA8 | 12:20 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 5h30 | 5:50 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX737 | 1:45 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h12 | 5:57 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Oxford and Stansted Mountfitchet
Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- 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.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
Buses from Oxford to Stansted
The historic university city in the heart of England has regular direct bus connections with Stansted Airport in Essex, offering a convenient and economical alternative to the train for students and leisure travelers heading to the airport. National Express services provide daily direct buses seven days a week, with journey times averaging around three hours and 30 minutes. Departure times from Oxford include overnight services to coincide with early morning flights from Stansted as well as morning, afternoon and evening buses.
Which bus companies travel from Oxford to Stansted?
UK national bus company National Express provides daily direct bus services from Oxford Gloucester Green bus station and Oxford High Street to Stansted Airport. In addition, it also offers some indirect connections, with one change required en route at London Victoria Coach Station.
How long is the bus from Oxford to Stansted?
The fastest bus connection for the 90-mile road route east from Oxford to Stansted airport is three hours and 11 minutes, but other direct services take from three hours and 15 minutes to just over four hours, depending on the departure time from Oxford and traffic density. Indirect connections via London take around five hours to reach the airport.
How many buses are there from Oxford to Stansted?
There are eight daily direct connections from Oxford to Stansted Airport, seven days a week, including an overnight service leaving Oxford around 1:00 a.m. for an early arrival into Stansted. Departure times include morning, afternoon and early evening services. Daily indirect connections via London add several additional departure options throughout the day until late evening.
What are the departure and arrival stations for buses from Oxford to Stansted?
Departure bus station: Passengers depart from either Oxford Gloucester Green Bus Station or the famous Oxford High Street. Gloucester Green Bus Station is located in the center of Oxford, with local bus routes offering public transport connections around the city. Facilities at the station include a coffee shop, snack bar, and news vendors.
Arrival bus station: All services terminate at Stansted Airport. The airport bus terminus is located close to the arrivals hall, next to the rail station, with local bus links to Bishops Stortford and Stansted Mountfitchet. A wide range of facilities is available in the airport terminal including numerous dining options, coffee shops, designer fashion stores, and free WiFi.
FAQs: Bus from Oxford to Stansted Mountfitchet
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Oxford to Stansted Mountfitchet 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 Mountfitchet, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Oxford to Stansted Mountfitchet
Most Oxford to Stansted Mountfitchet buses use the Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station to station pair. Use this guide to compare Oxford and Stansted Mountfitchet bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Oxford station do buses to Stansted Mountfitchet leave from?
Getting to Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station from Oxford city centre
Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station bus station facilities and services
Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Café Nero (in the station), The Four Candles (0.2 km), The White Rabbit (0.3 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station: Elevators, ramps.
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