Brighton station (BTN) to London Stansted Airport bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Brighton station (BTN) to London Stansted Airport

Showing times and prices for 06 Nov

Cheapest price

£23

Average price

£27

Fastest journey

5 h 38 m

Average duration

5 h 43 m

Buses per day

4

Distance

121 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Brighton station (BTN) 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 Brighton station (BTN) to London Stansted Airport will cost around £27 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £23.

Fast coaches

Of the 4 buses that leave Brighton station (BTN) for London Stansted Airport every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 121 km distance in an average of 5 h 43 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 38 m .

The slowest buses will take 5 h 50 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 Express
20:475h38
Brighton station (BTN)
02:25London Stansted Airport
£231One-way
0 changes
National Express
20:405h45
Brighton station (BTN)
02:25London Stansted Airport
£261One-way
0 changes
National Express
21:455h50
Brighton station (BTN)
03:35London Stansted Airport
£271One-way
0 changes
National Express
01:555h40
Brighton station (BTN)
07:35London Stansted Airport
£331One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Brighton station (BTN) to London Stansted Airport

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brighton station (BTN) to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, and a train costs an average of £36.

Distance: 121 km

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Train

£25

Average Price

Cheapest

£71

Average Price

4h 42m

Average total duration

4h 12m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 48m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 18m

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30m

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Live departures

Brighton station (BTN) to London Stansted Airport bus times

Showing buses for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 03:49
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
national_express20:40 Brighton station (BTN)
5h45
02:25 London Stansted Airport0 changesdirect
national_express20:47 Brighton station (BTN)
5h38
02:25 London Stansted Airport0 changesdirect
Thursday 6 November
national_express01:55 Brighton station (BTN)
5h40
07:35 London Stansted Airport0 changesdirect

This is the last bus of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Brighton station (BTN) to London Stansted Airport

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Buses from Brighton station (BTN) to London Stansted Airport run on average 24 times per day, taking around 4h 12m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £20 if you book in advance.
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
121 km
Average bus duration
4h 12m
Cheapest ticket price
£20
Buses per day
24
Fastest bus
5h 30m
First bus
01:50
Last bus
21:50
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 Brighton station (BTN) to London Stansted AirportYou can travel by bus between Brighton station (BTN) to London Stansted Airport with National Express for as low as £20. 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.
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Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 58m
Cheapest Price
£20
National Express frequency
24 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.

FAQs: Brighton station (BTN) to London Stansted Airport coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Brighton station (BTN) to London Stansted Airport with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Brighton station (BTN) to London Stansted Airport.
FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Brighton station (BTN) to London Stansted Airport (STN) can start from as little as £21 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Brighton station (BTN) to London Stansted Airport (STN) is £36; 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 Brighton station (BTN) to London Stansted Airport (STN) is 4 h 3 min   to travel the 75 mile long journey, with around there are 28 coaches per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Brighton station (BTN) to London Stansted Airport (STN) leaves at 02: 50. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Brighton station (BTN) to London Stansted Airport (STN) leaves at 22: 50.
There are 28 coaches a day from Brighton station (BTN) to London Stansted Airport (STN) which require at least one change with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.
Take the Brighton station (BTN) to London Stansted Airport (STN) coach with National Express. However, it's always good to check out all possible coach companies for the route to London Stansted Airport (STN) from Brighton station (BTN) as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.
A trip to London Stansted Airport (STN) from Brighton station (BTN) is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4 h 3 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Brighton station (BTN) to London Stansted Airport (STN) is December.
You have options as you can travel from Brighton station (BTN) to London Stansted Airport (STN) 2 different ways: train or coach.
No, the coach from Brighton station (BTN) to London Stansted Airport (STN) has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Brighton station (BTN) to London Stansted Airport (STN).
No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Brighton station (BTN) to London Stansted Airport (STN).

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

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