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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Bury Saint Edmunds to London Stansted Airport
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£0.00
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£5
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
2 h 25 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
2 h 45 m
Buses on 18 Sept
5
Distance
50 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Bury Saint Edmunds to London Stansted Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
To travel from Bury Saint Edmunds to London Stansted Airport you need to make at least one change.
10:202h45Bus Station13:05Coach StationFind prices1 change- 12:202h25Bus Station14:45Coach StationFind prices1 change
- 14:202h45Bus Station17:05Coach StationFind prices1 change
- 16:302h45Bus Station19:15Coach StationFind prices1 change
7:003h05Bus Station10:05Coach Station£251One-way1 change
- 12:202h25Bus Station14:45Coach StationFind prices1 change
- 10:202h45Bus Station13:05Coach StationFind prices1 change
- 14:202h45Bus Station17:05Coach StationFind prices1 change
- 16:302h45Bus Station19:15Coach StationFind prices1 change
- 7:003h05Bus Station10:05Coach Station£251One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Bury Saint Edmunds to London Stansted Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bury Saint Edmunds to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 47m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £25, while a coach costs an average of £25.
Distance: 50 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£25 Average Price | £25 Average Price Cheapest | £11 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 59m Average total duration 1h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bury Saint Edmunds to London Stansted Airport:
A train is £0.31 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Bury Saint Edmunds to London Stansted Airport costing on average £25.
Other travel options to London Stansted Airport take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 29m.
Tickets start at around £25 compared to roughly £11 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-14.69. The journey takes 1h 29m versus 55m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Live departures
Bury Saint Edmunds to London Stansted Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bury Saint Edmunds to London Stansted Airport coaches for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00 Bus Station | 3h05 | 10:05 Coach Station | 1 change | |
| 10:20 Bus Station | 2h45 | 13:05 Coach Station | 1 change | |
| 12:20 Bus Station | 2h25 | 14:45 Coach Station | 1 change | |
| 14:20 Bus Station | 2h45 | 17:05 Coach Station | 1 change | |
| 16:30 Bus Station | 2h45 | 19:15 Coach Station | 1 change | |
| 18:10 Bus Station | 8h10 | 2:20 Coach Station | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bury Saint Edmunds to London Stansted Airport
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Buses from Bury Saint Edmunds to London Stansted Airport run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 29m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £25 but you can travel from only £24 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 08:00, the last at 08:00. The fastest coach covers the 50 km distance in 2h 20m.
Distance 50 km |
Average bus duration 1h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price £25 |
Buses per day 6 |
Fastest bus 2h 20m |
First bus 8:00 |
Last bus 8:00 |
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Bus providers: Stephensons of Essex, Mulleys Motorways from Bury Saint Edmunds to London Stansted AirportYou can travel by bus between Bury Saint Edmunds to London Stansted Airport with Stephensons of Essex, Mulleys Motorways for as low as £24. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bury Saint Edmunds to London Stansted Airport coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bury Saint Edmunds 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.
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