The cheapest and fastest coaches from Bristol to Stansted Mountfitchet
Cheapest price
£22
Average price
£22
Fastest journey
5 h 50 m
Average duration
6 h 3 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
199 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Bristol to Stansted Mountfitchet is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bristol to Stansted Mountfitchet will cost around £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £22.
Of the 2 buses that leave Bristol for Stansted Mountfitchet every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 199 km distance in an average of 6 h 3 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 6 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.




Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Bristol to Stansted Mountfitchet
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Stansted Mountfitchet among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, and a train costs an average of £27.
Distance: 199 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£26 Average Price Cheapest | £49 Average Price |
4h 56m Average total duration 4h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 4m Average total duration Fastest 2h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Bristol to Stansted Mountfitchet bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bristol to Stansted Mountfitchet coaches for today, Tuesday 24 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 14:45 Bristol | 5h50 | 20:35 Stansted Mountfitchet | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:30 Bristol | 5h55 | 21:25 Stansted Mountfitchet | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:15 Bristol | 6h15 | 22:30 Stansted Mountfitchet | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bristol to Stansted Mountfitchet
Buses from Bristol to Stansted Mountfitchet run on average 25 times per day, taking around 4h 26m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £22 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 00:10, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 199 km distance in 5h 5m.
Distance 199 km |
Average bus duration 4h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Buses per day 25 |
Fastest bus 5h 5m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: National Express from Bristol to Stansted MountfitchetYou can travel by bus between Bristol to Stansted Mountfitchet with National Express for as low as £22. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
National Express
Buses from Bristol to Stansted
National Express runs the bus service from Bristol to Stansted. There is no direct bus to Stansted from Bristol as there are two changes along the way. The departure station is Bristol, Bus Station while the arrival station is Stansted Mountfitchet, Palmer. The two stops are at London Victoria Coach Station and Stansted Airport Coach. The bus takes two hours and thirty-five minutes from Bristol to London Victoria Coach Station while it takes one hour and forty-five minutes from London Victoria Coach to Stansted Airport Coach. The bus from Stansted Airport Coach takes twelve minutes to the arrival station. In total, it takes an estimated four hours and fifty minutes. There is an hourly bus leaving Bristol while the bus from London Victoria London Coach leaves after every twenty minutes.
FAQs: Bristol to Stansted Mountfitchet coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol to Stansted Mountfitchet 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 Mountfitchet, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- National Express
- 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.
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