Bournemouth to London Stansted Airport bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Bournemouth to London Stansted Airport

Showing times and prices for 15 Jan

Cheapest price

£33

Average price

£55

Fastest journey

4 h 20 m

Average duration

4 h 44 m

Buses per day

14

Distance

198 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth to London Stansted Airport will cost around £55 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £33.

Fast coaches

To travel from Bournemouth to London Stansted Airport you need to make at least one change.

National ExpressNX035 · NXA8
16:305h55
Bournemouth, Coach Station
22:25Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
£331One-way
1 change
National ExpressNX035 · NXA8
19:155h05
Bournemouth, Coach Station
00:20Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
£331One-way
1 change
National ExpressNX035 · NXA8
14:306h05
Bournemouth, Coach Station
20:35Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
£361One-way
1 change
National ExpressNX035 · NXA8
01:505h30
Bournemouth, Coach Station
07:20Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
£381One-way
1 change
National ExpressNX035 · NX728
03:205h35
Bournemouth, Coach Station
08:55Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
£511One-way
1 change

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Bournemouth to London Stansted Airport

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bournemouth to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 1m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £23, and a train costs an average of £35.

Distance: 198 km

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Train

£37

Average Price

Cheapest

£52

Average Price

5h 2m

Average total duration

4h 32m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 31m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 1m

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30m

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Live departures

Bournemouth to London Stansted Airport bus times

The table below shows live departures for Bournemouth to London Stansted Airport coaches for today, Wednesday 14 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

Last updated at 09:50
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
national_express10:15 Bournemouth
6h05
16:20 London Stansted Airport0 changesdirect
national_express15:15 Bournemouth
5h45
21:00 London Stansted Airport0 changesdirect
national_express15:30 Bournemouth
6h00
21:30 London Stansted Airport0 changesdirect
national_express18:15 Bournemouth
5h10
23:25 London Stansted Airport0 changesdirect
Thursday 15 January
national_expressNX035 · NXA8
On time
01:50 Bournemouth, Coach Station
5h30
07:20 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		1 change
national_expressNX035 · NX728
On time
03:20 Bournemouth, Coach Station
5h35
08:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		1 change
national_expressNX035 · NXA8
On time
04:40 Bournemouth, Coach Station
5h30
10:10 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		1 change
national_expressNX035 · NX728
On time
05:30 Bournemouth, Coach Station
5h05
10:35 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		1 change
national_expressNX035 · NX72707:25 Bournemouth, Coach Station
5h00
12:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station1 change
national_expressNX035 · NX72709:40 Bournemouth, Coach Station
4h45
14:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Bournemouth to London Stansted Airport

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Buses from Bournemouth to London Stansted Airport run on average 17 times per day, taking around 4h 32m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £23 if you book in advance.

The earliest coach runs at 00:50, the last at 19:15. The fastest coach covers the 198 km distance in 5h 10m.

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
Distance
198 km
Average bus duration
4h 32m
Cheapest ticket price
£23
Buses per day
17
Fastest bus
5h 10m
First bus
00:50
Last bus
19:15
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

Bus providers: National Express from Bournemouth to London Stansted AirportYou can travel by bus between Bournemouth to London Stansted Airport with National Express for as low as £23. 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
5h 5m
Cheapest Price
£23
National Express frequency
18 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.
Learn more about National Express

FAQs: Bournemouth to London Stansted Airport coach

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth to London Stansted Airport (STN) can start from as little as £23 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Bournemouth to London Stansted Airport (STN) is £40; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from Bournemouth to London Stansted Airport (STN) is 4 h 40 min   to travel the 122 mile long route, with around there are 21 coaches per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Bournemouth to London Stansted Airport (STN) leaves at 02: 35. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Bournemouth to London Stansted Airport (STN) leaves at 20: 30.
There are 21 coaches a day from Bournemouth to London Stansted Airport (STN) which require at least one change with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.
When taking a coach from Bournemouth to London Stansted Airport (STN), you can count on National Express for the best way to get you to London Stansted Airport (STN). You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service to London Stansted Airport (STN) from Bournemouth and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
A trip to London Stansted Airport (STN) from Bournemouth is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4 h 40 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Bournemouth to London Stansted Airport (STN) is January.
You have options as you can travel between Bournemouth and London Stansted Airport (STN) 2 different ways: train or coach.
No, the coach from Bournemouth to London Stansted Airport (STN) has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Bournemouth to London Stansted Airport (STN).
No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Bournemouth to London Stansted Airport (STN).

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

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

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