Standard
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£9
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£16
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
1 h 14 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
1 h 17 m
Buses on 18 Sept
4
Distance
46 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Bethnal Green (BET) to London Stansted Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bethnal Green (BET) to London Stansted Airport will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £9.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 4 buses from Bethnal Green (BET) to London Stansted Airport, including 4 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 46 km distance in an average of 1 h 17 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 14 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 22 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.








Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bethnal Green (BET) to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 18m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, while a train costs an average of £23.
Distance: 46 km
| Coach | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£19 Average Price Cheapest | £23 Average Price | £22 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 56m Average total duration 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 18m Average total duration Fastest 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bethnal Green (BET) to London Stansted Airport:
A coach is £4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bethnal Green (BET) to London Stansted Airport costing on average £23.
Other travel options to London Stansted Airport take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 26m.
Tickets start at around £19 compared to roughly £22 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £3. The journey takes 1h 26m versus 48m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by National Express, Airport Bus Express Ltd, Megabus, flibco, Flibco.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
The table below shows live departures for Bethnal Green (BET) to London Stansted Airport coaches for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NXA9 | 15:11 London, Bethnal Green | 1h19 | 16:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA9 | 15:28 London, Whitechapel Station Royal London Hospital (Stop B) | 1h57 | 17:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA9 | 15:53 London, Bethnal Green | 1h32 | 17:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA9 | 16:10 London, Whitechapel Station Royal London Hospital (Stop B) | 2h10 | 18:20 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA9 | 16:38 London, Bethnal Green | 1h42 | 18:20 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA9 | 16:50 London, Whitechapel Station Royal London Hospital (Stop B) | 2h00 | 18:50 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA9 | 17:18 London, Bethnal Green | 1h32 | 18:50 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA9 | 17:33 London, Whitechapel Station Royal London Hospital (Stop B) | 1h47 | 19:20 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA9 | 17:58 London, Bethnal Green | 1h22 | 19:20 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA9 | 18:08 London, Whitechapel Station Royal London Hospital (Stop B) | 1h37 | 19:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA9 | 18:31 London, Bethnal Green | 1h14 | 19:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA9 | 18:48 London, Whitechapel Station Royal London Hospital (Stop B) | 1h37 | 20:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA9 | 19:11 London, Bethnal Green | 1h14 | 20:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA9 | 19:28 London, Whitechapel Station Royal London Hospital (Stop B) | 1h37 | 21:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA9 | 19:51 London, Bethnal Green | 1h14 | 21:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA9 | 20:08 London, Whitechapel Station Royal London Hospital (Stop B) | 1h37 | 21:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA9 | 20:31 London, Bethnal Green | 1h14 | 21:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA9 | 20:48 London, Whitechapel Station Royal London Hospital (Stop B) | 1h37 | 22:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA9 | 21:11 London, Bethnal Green | 1h14 | 22:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA9 | 21:28 London, Whitechapel Station Royal London Hospital (Stop B) | 1h37 | 23:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA9 | 21:51 London, Bethnal Green | 1h14 | 23:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA9 | 22:08 London, Whitechapel Station Royal London Hospital (Stop B) | 1h37 | 23:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA9 | 22:31 London, Bethnal Green | 1h14 | 23:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA9 | 22:48 London, Whitechapel Station Royal London Hospital (Stop B) | 1h37 | 0:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA9 | 23:11 London, Bethnal Green | 1h14 | 0:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA9 | 23:41 London, Bethnal Green | 1h14 | 0:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 18 September | |||||
![]() | 5:11 Bethnal Green (BET) | 1h14 | 6:25 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:31 Bethnal Green (BET) | 1h14 | 11:45 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:31 Bethnal Green (BET) | 1h19 | 14:50 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from Bethnal Green (BET) to London Stansted Airport run on average 60 times per day, taking around 1h 26m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
There are 60 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 04:11, the last at 17:08. The fastest coach covers the 46 km distance in 1h 13m.
Distance 46 km |
Average bus duration 1h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Buses per day 60 |
Direct buses 60 |
Fastest bus 1h 13m |
First bus 4:11 |
Last bus 17:08 |
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