Bristol to Stansted bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Bristol to Stansted

Showing times and prices for 25 Jun

Cheapest price

£22

Average price

£30

Fastest journey

5 h 40 m

Average duration

5 h 48 m

Buses per day

6

Distance

202 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Bristol to Stansted 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 will cost around £30 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £22.

Fast coaches

Of the 6 buses that leave Bristol for Stansted every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 202 km distance in an average of 5 h 48 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 40 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
    14:455h50
    Bristol
    20:35Stansted
    £221One-way
    0 changes
  • National Express
    18:305h50
    Bristol
    0:20Stansted
    £231One-way
    0 changes
  • National Express
    13:455h50
    Bristol
    19:35Stansted
    £281One-way
    0 changes
  • National Express
    20:455h40
    Bristol
    2:25Stansted
    £321One-way
    0 changes
  • National Express
    11:005h55
    Bristol
    16:55Stansted
    £351One-way
    0 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach and train for Bristol to Stansted

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Stansted 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 3h 58m. 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: 202 km

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Coach
Train

£29

Average Price

Cheapest

£52

Average Price

4h 47m

Average total duration

4h 17m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 28m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 58m

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30m

Additional time*

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Live departures

Bristol to Stansted bus times

The table below shows live departures for Bristol to Stansted coaches for today, Wednesday 24 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
National ExpressNX200 · NX728
Delayed
16:45 4:50Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
4h05
8:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		1 change
National ExpressNX202 · NX728
Delayed
9:45 5:50Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
4h45
10:35 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		1 change
National ExpressNX040 · NXA8
Delayed
9:00 6:00Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
6h10
12:10 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		1 change
National ExpressNX202 · NX727
Delayed
9:45 8:00Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
4h25
12:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		1 change
National ExpressNX202 · NX727
Delayed
9:45 10:00Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
4h30
14:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		1 change
National ExpressNX040 · NXA8
On time
10:15 Bristol, University Queens Road
6h40
16:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		1 change
National ExpressNX200 · NX727
Delayed
16:45 11:00Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
5h10
16:10 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		1 change
National ExpressNX040 · NXA8
On time
11:20 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
6h00
17:20 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		1 change
National ExpressNX502 · NXA8
On time
12:30 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
5h50
18:20 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		1 change
National ExpressNX040 · NXA8
On time
13:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
5h55
18:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		1 change
National ExpressNX040 · NXA8
On time
13:35 Bristol, University Queens Road
6h30
20:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		1 change
National ExpressNX202 · NX727
On time
14:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
5h05
19:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		1 change
National ExpressNX040 · NXA8
On time
14:45 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
5h50
20:35 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		1 change
National ExpressNX200 · NX727
Delayed
16:45 15:15Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
5h25
20:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		1 change
National ExpressNX040 · NXA8
On time
15:30 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
5h55
21:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		1 change
National ExpressNX040 · NXA8
On time
16:15 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
6h10
22:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		1 change
National ExpressNX201 · NX727
Delayed
1:45 18:00Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
4h40
22:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		1 change
National ExpressNX040 · NXA8
On time
18:30 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
5h50
0:20 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		1 change
National ExpressNX200 · NX727
On time
19:50 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
5h00
0:50 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		1 change
National ExpressNX040 · NXA6
On time
20:45 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
5h40
2:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Bristol to Stansted

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Buses from Bristol to Stansted run on average 23 times per day, taking around 4h 17m. 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 202 km distance in 5h 5m.

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
202 km
Average bus duration
4h 17m
Cheapest ticket price
£22
Buses per day
23
Fastest bus
5h 5m
First bus
0:10
Last bus
23:50
Cheapest Month
Oct
Cheapest Day
Mon
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Tue
Least Busy Day
Wed
Best time to book
91 days
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 Bristol to StanstedYou can travel by bus between Bristol to Stansted with National Express for as low as £22. 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
£22
National Express frequency
23 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: Bristol to Stansted coach

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol to Stansted 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Bristol to Stansted can start from as little as £22 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Bristol to Stansted is £29; 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 Bristol to Stansted is 5h 5m to travel the 202 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest coach from Bristol to Stansted leaves at 0:10. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Bristol to Stansted leaves at 23:50.
There are 23 coaches a day from Bristol to Stansted which require at least one change with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.
When taking a coach from Bristol to Stansted, you can count on National Express for the best way to get you to Stansted. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Bristol and Stansted and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
When departing from Bristol , you have various coach station options to start your route from including Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St), Bristol, University Queens Road, Bristol, Airport Bus Station, Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange), Bristol, Clifton Down, Bristol, Blackboy Hill, Bristol, White Tree . When arriving in Stansted , you can end your route in coach stations like Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station.Passengers board the coach most frequently from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St), which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station, located 1 away from the city centre.
A trip to Stansted from Bristol is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 5h 5m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Bristol to Stansted is October.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bristol and Stansted including taking a coach and train.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Bristol to Stansted:
  • National Express
    • Assistance
    • Priority seating
    • Accessible toilets.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Bristol to Stansted for coach company National Express.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Bristol to Stansted depends on the coach companies:
  • 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.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company National Express.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from Bristol to Stansted.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Bristol to Stansted:
  • National Express
    • Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from Bristol to Stansted:
  • National Express
    • 10€ per additional bag.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Bristol to Stansted.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Bristol to Stansted with the following coach company: National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Bristol to Stansted with the following coach company: National Express.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Bristol to Stansted with the following coach company: National Express.

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Important Stations and Airports in Bristol and Stansted

Bristol
Stansted
Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
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address
Address
Bristol Bus Station (Bay 19), Marlborough Street 15, BS1 3ES
Bristol, University Queens Road
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Bristol, Airport Bus Station
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