The cheapest and fastest buses from Oxford to Stansted
Cheapest price
€44
Average price
€46
Fastest journey
3 h 40 m
Average duration
3 h 49 m
Buses per day
29
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 €46 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €44.
Of the 29 buses that leave Oxford for Stansted on Wed, Mar 18, 8 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 104 km distance in an average of 3 h 49 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 40 m .
On Wed, Mar 18 the slowest buses will take 4 h 5 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.
OLOXT · NXA8
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NX737
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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 prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €21, and a train costs an average of €19.
Distance: 104 km
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€39 Average price Cheapest | €61 Average price |
4h 17m Average total duration 3h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Oxford to Stansted bus times
The table below shows live departures for Oxford to Stansted buses for today, Tuesday, March 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
OLOXT · NXA8 | On time 12:00 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 5h20 | 5:20 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
OLOXT · NXA8 | On time 12:20 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 5h30 | 5:50 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
OLOXT · NXA8 | On time 1:55 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 5h20 | 7:15 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
OLOXT · NXA8 | On time 2:34 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 5h06 | 7:40 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
OLOXT · NXA8 | On time 2:58 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 5h07 | 8:05 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
OLOXT · NXA8 | On time 4:45 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 5h10 | 9:55 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
OLOXT · NXA8 | On time 5:25 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 5h00 | 10:25 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
OLOXT · NXA8 | On time 7:05 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h45 | 11:50 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
OLOXT · NXA8 | On time 7:30 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h50 | 12:20 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
OLOXT · NXA8 | On time 8:30 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h30 | 1:00 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
OLOXT · NXA6 | On time 9:00 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 5h25 | 2:25 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
OLOXT · NXA8 | On time 10:00 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h45 | 2:45 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
OLOXT · NXA8 | On time 11:00 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h45 | 3:45 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
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NX737 | Delayed 8:00 AM 12:50 AMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 3h40 | 4:30 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 | Delayed 8:00 AM 4:05 AMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 3h40 | 7:45 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX423 · NXA8 | 4:45 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h55 | 9:40 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX737 | Delayed 8:00 AM 6:05 AMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h05 | 10:10 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 | On time 8:00 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h20 | 12:20 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 | On time 11:40 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 3h50 | 3:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX737 | On time 1:45 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h10 | 5:55 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX737 | On time 4:25 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h05 | 8:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX737 | On time 6:50 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 3h50 | 10:40 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Oxford to Stansted
Buses from Oxford to Stansted run on average 42 times per day, taking around 3h 47m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €21 but you can travel from only €19 by train.
There are 7 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 40m.
Distance 104 km |
Average bus duration 3h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price €21 |
Buses per day 42 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 3h 40m |
First bus 00:01 |
Last bus 23:50 |
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.

- 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.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Oxford to Stansted
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Nero (in the station)
- The Four Candles (0.2 km)
- The White Rabbit (0.3 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the waiting area.
- Bus: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 27, 28, 31, 35, 36, 40, 41, 44, 46, 63, 66, 70, 77, 100, 280, 500, S1, S2, S3, S5, S8, S9, X3, X13, X32, X39, X40, X90
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