Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport

Showing times and prices for 28 Nov

Cheapest price

£32

Average price

£48

Fastest journey

3 h 35 m

Average duration

4 h 2 m

Buses per day

26

Distance

161 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Birmingham New Street (BHM) 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 Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport will cost around £48 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £32.

Fast coaches

Of the 26 buses that leave Birmingham New Street (BHM) for London Stansted Airport every day 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 161 km distance in an average of 4 h 2 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 35 m .

The slowest buses will take 4 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.

National ExpressNX400 · NXA6
19:404h30
Birmingham, Coach Station
00:10Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
£321One-way
1 change
National ExpressNX400 · NXA6
16:004h40
Birmingham, Coach Station
20:40Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
£321One-way
1 change
National ExpressNX400 · NXA6
06:354h45
Birmingham, Coach Station
11:20Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
£321One-way
1 change
National ExpressNX550 · NXA8
21:305h55
Birmingham, Coach Station
03:25Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
£321One-way
1 change
National ExpressNX400 · NXA8
18:155h40
Birmingham, Coach Station
23:55Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
£321One-way
1 change

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, and a train costs an average of £17.

Distance: 161 km

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Most popular
Train

£28

Average Price

Cheapest

£44

Average Price

4h 26m

Average total duration

3h 56m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 32m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 2m

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Live departures

Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport bus times

The table below shows live departures for Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport coaches for today, Thursday 27 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

Last updated at 05:09
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
national_express18:40 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
4h30
23:10 London Stansted Airport0 changesdirect
national_express19:45 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
6h10
01:55 London Stansted Airport0 changesdirect
national_express20:30 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
5h55
02:25 London Stansted Airport0 changesdirect
Friday 28 November
national_expressNX77701:00 Birmingham, Coach Station
3h35
04:35 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNX210 · NX72802:45 Birmingham, Hagley Road West
6h10
08:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station1 change
national_expressNX77703:30 Birmingham, Coach Station
3h45
07:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNX210 · NX72804:10 Birmingham, Coach Station
4h45
08:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station1 change
national_expressNX210 · NX72804:40 Birmingham, Hagley Road West
5h55
10:35 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport

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Buses from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport run on average 25 times per day, taking around 3h 56m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £19 but you can travel from only £17 by train.

There are 7 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 06:30, the last at 20:30. The fastest coach covers the 161 km distance in 4h 15m.

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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from £17
Distance
161 km
Average bus duration
3h 56m
Cheapest ticket price
£19
Buses per day
25
Direct buses
7
Fastest bus
4h 15m
First bus
06:30
Last bus
20:30
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from £17

Bus providers: National Express from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted AirportYou can travel by bus between Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport with National Express for as low as £17. 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
4h 15m
Cheapest Price
£23
National Express frequency
25 a day
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.
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FAQs: Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport coach

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport by coach. 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 coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London Stansted Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport (STN) can start from as little as £24 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport (STN) is £32; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The coach time from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport (STN) is on average 3 h 45 min   for the 100 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go between Birmingham New Street (BHM) and London Stansted Airport (STN) by coach can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport (STN) leaves at 03: 30. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport (STN) leaves at 23: 55.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport (STN) without having to change trains with National Express. There are 7 direct coaches from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport (STN) each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
Take the Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport (STN) coach with National Express. However, it's always good to check out all possible coach companies for the route from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport (STN) as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.
A trip to London Stansted Airport (STN) from Birmingham New Street (BHM) is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 45 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport (STN) is March.
You have options as you can travel to London Stansted Airport (STN) from Birmingham New Street (BHM) 2 different ways: train or coach.
No, the coach from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport (STN) has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport (STN).
No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport (STN).

To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport (STN), follow these tips:

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    Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport (STN).
    No, luggage for the coach from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport (STN) needs to be booked in addition.
    No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport (STN).
    Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport (STN).
    No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport (STN).
    No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport (STN).

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