4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Oxford to Stansted
Cheapest price on Sep 15
€24
Average ticket price on Sep 15
€33
Fastest journey on Sep 15
4 h 10 m
Average journey duration on Sep 15
4 h 37 m
Buses on Sep 15
5
Distance
104 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Oxford to Stansted 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 will cost around €33 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €24.
On Tue, Sep 15, we found 5 buses from Oxford to Stansted, including 5 direct services.
On Tue, Sep 15 the direct buses cover the 104 km distance in an average of 4 h 37 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 10 m .
On Tue, Sep 15 the slowest buses will take 5 h 20 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.
7:00 AM4h20Oxford11:20 AMStansted€241One-way0 transfers- 12:45 PM4h10Oxford4:55 PMStansted€241One-way0 transfers
- 8:00 AM4h20Oxford12:20 PMStansted€241One-way0 transfers
- 4:45 AM4h55Oxford9:40 AMStansted€451One-way0 transfers
- 11:00 AM5h20Oxford4:20 PMStansted€471One-way0 transfers
- 12:45 PM4h10Oxford4:55 PMStansted€241One-way0 transfers
- 8:00 AM4h20Oxford12:20 PMStansted€241One-way0 transfers
- 7:00 AM4h20Oxford11:20 AMStansted€241One-way0 transfers
- 4:45 AM4h55Oxford9:40 AMStansted€451One-way0 transfers
- 11:00 AM5h20Oxford4:20 PMStansted€471One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Oxford to Stansted
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Oxford to Stansted among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 42m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €30, while a train costs an average of €35.
Distance: 104 km
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€30 Average price Cheapest | €35 Average price | €25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 21m Average total duration 3h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Oxford to Stansted:
A bus is €5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford to Stansted costing on average €35.
Other travel options to Stansted take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 51m.
Live departures
Oxford to Stansted bus times
The table below shows live departures for Oxford to Stansted buses for today, Monday, September 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 4:45 AM Oxford | 4h55 | 9:40 AM Stansted | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:00 AM Oxford | 4h20 | 11:20 AM Stansted | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Oxford to Stansted
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Buses from Oxford to Stansted run on average 44 times per day, taking around 3h 51m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €19 but you can travel from only €19 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 104 km distance in 3h 42m.
Distance 104 km |
Average bus duration 3h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price €19 |
Buses per day 44 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 3h 42m |
First bus 12:01 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 1 day |
Bus providers: National Express from Oxford to StanstedYou can travel by bus between Oxford to Stansted with National Express for as low as €19. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Oxford to Stansted
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Oxford 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.
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- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
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- 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.
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- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Oxford to Stansted
Most Oxford to Stansted buses use the Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station to Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Oxford and Stansted 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 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.
Getting to Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride from Oxford city centre
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