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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Birmingham to Stansted Airport (SSD)
Cheapest price
£29
Average price
£48
Fastest journey
3 h 35 m
Average duration
3 h 52 m
Buses per day
21
Distance
161 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Birmingham to Stansted Airport (SSD) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to Stansted Airport (SSD) will cost around £48 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £29.
Of the 21 buses that leave Birmingham for Stansted Airport (SSD) 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 3 h 52 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 15 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.
NX400 · NXA614:254h25Birmingham, Coach Station18:50Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£291One-way1 change- NX400 · NXA611:554h25Birmingham, Coach Station16:20Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£341One-way1 change
- NX400 · NXA821:005h45Birmingham, Coach Station2:45Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£351One-way1 change
- NX400 · NXA619:406h45Birmingham, Coach Station2:25Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£351One-way1 change
- NX541 · NXA818:455h35Birmingham, Coach Station0:20Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£361One-way1 change
- NX7771:003h35Birmingham, Coach Station4:35Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£521One-way0 changes
- NX7776:053h45Birmingham, Coach Station9:50Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£421One-way0 changes
- NX7773:303h45Birmingham, Coach Station7:15Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£511One-way0 changes
- NX7777:504h00Birmingham, Coach Station11:50Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£421One-way0 changes
- NX7779:454h15Birmingham, Coach Station14:00Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£421One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Birmingham to Stansted Airport (SSD)
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Stansted Airport (SSD) 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 0m. 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 Coach | Train |
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£32 Average Price Cheapest | £39 Average Price |
4h 28m Average total duration 3h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Birmingham to Stansted Airport (SSD) bus times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Stansted Airport (SSD) coaches for today, Friday 17 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX210 · NX727 | Delayed 6:45 Birmingham, Coach Station | 4h40 | 15:10 15:10Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
| NX541 · NX737 | 8:55 Birmingham, Coach Station | 5h35 | 14:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
| NX400 · NXA6 | On time 10:55 Birmingham, Coach Station | 4h40 | 15:35 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
| NX541 · NX737 | 11:35 Birmingham, Coach Station | 5h20 | 16:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
| NX409 · NX727 | On time 12:15 Birmingham, Coach Station | 5h50 | 18:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
| NX400 · NXA6 | On time 13:25 Birmingham, Coach Station | 4h45 | 18:10 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
| NX541 · NX737 | 14:50 Birmingham, Coach Station | 4h40 | 19:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
| NX210 · NX727 | On time 15:05 Birmingham, Coach Station | 4h35 | 19:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
| NX400 · NXA6 | On time 15:45 Birmingham, Coach Station | 4h45 | 20:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
| NX590 · NXA6 | On time 16:00 Birmingham, Coach Station | 4h50 | 20:50 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
| NX541 · NXA8 | On time 17:45 Birmingham, Coach Station | 5h35 | 23:20 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
| Saturday 18 April | |||||
| NX777 | Delayed 5:05 0:00Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h35 | 8:50 8:50Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX777 | Delayed 5:05 2:30Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h45 | 8:50 8:50Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX210 · NX728 | 2:40 Birmingham, Coach Station | 5h15 | 7:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
| NX777 | On time 5:05 Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h45 | 8:50 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX777 | On time 6:50 Birmingham, Coach Station | 4h00 | 10:50 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX777 | On time 8:45 Birmingham, Coach Station | 4h15 | 13:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX777 | On time 10:30 Birmingham, Coach Station | 4h15 | 14:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX777 | On time 14:00 Birmingham, Coach Station | 4h45 | 18:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX777 | On time 17:00 Birmingham, Coach Station | 4h25 | 21:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX400 · NXA6 | On time 18:40 Birmingham, Coach Station | 6h45 | 1:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
| NX400 · NXA8 | On time 20:00 Birmingham, Coach Station | 5h45 | 1:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Birmingham to Stansted Airport (SSD)
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Buses from Birmingham to Stansted Airport (SSD) run on average 21 times per day, taking around 3h 58m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £19 but you can travel from only £17 by train.
There are 8 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 01:00, the last at 21:30. The fastest coach covers the 161 km distance in 3h 35m.
Distance 161 km |
Average bus duration 3h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Buses per day 21 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 3h 35m |
First bus 1:00 |
Last bus 21:30 |
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Bus providers: National Express from Birmingham to Stansted Airport (SSD)You can travel by bus between Birmingham to Stansted Airport (SSD) with National Express for as low as £17. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Birmingham to Stansted Airport (SSD) coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham to Stansted Airport (SSD) 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 Stansted Airport (SSD), 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.
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- 10€ per additional bag.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Birmingham and Stansted Airport (SSD)
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria and fast-food options inside the station
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 97, 97A, X1, X2 Train: Birmingham New Street
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