Cheltenham to London Stansted Airport bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Cheltenham to London Stansted Airport

Showing times and prices for 30 Nov

Cheapest price

£22

Average price

£22

Fastest journey

5 h 20 m

Average duration

5 h 25 m

Buses per day

2

Distance

161 km

Cheap tickets

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

Fast coaches

Of the 2 buses that leave Cheltenham for London Stansted Airport 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 161 km distance in an average of 5 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 20 m .

The slowest buses will take 5 h 30 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
06:405h20
Cheltenham
12:00London Stansted Airport
£221One-way
0 changes
National Express
16:005h30
Cheltenham
21:30London Stansted Airport
£231One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Cheltenham to London Stansted Airport

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Cheltenham to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, and a train costs an average of £40.

Distance: 161 km

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Train

£32

Average Price

Cheapest

£72

Average Price

4h 59m

Average total duration

4h 29m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 5m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 35m

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30m

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Live departures

Cheltenham to London Stansted Airport bus times

The table below shows live departures for Cheltenham to London Stansted Airport coaches for tomorrow, Sunday 30 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

Last updated at 23:05
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
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national_express06:40 Cheltenham
5h20
12:00 London Stansted Airport0 changesdirect
national_express16:00 Cheltenham
5h30
21:30 London Stansted Airport0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Cheltenham to London Stansted Airport

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Buses from Cheltenham to London Stansted Airport run on average 13 times per day, taking around 4h 29m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £21 if you book in advance.

The earliest coach runs at 02:00, the last at 19:00. The fastest coach covers the 161 km distance in 5h 20m.

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
161 km
Average bus duration
4h 29m
Cheapest ticket price
£21
Buses per day
13
Fastest bus
5h 20m
First bus
02:00
Last bus
19:00
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 Cheltenham to London Stansted AirportYou can travel by bus between Cheltenham to London Stansted Airport with National Express for as low as £21. 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 20m
Cheapest Price
£21
National Express frequency
13 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: Cheltenham to London Stansted Airport coach

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham to London Stansted Airport (STN) can start from as little as £29 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Cheltenham to London Stansted Airport (STN) is £39; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The coach time between Cheltenham and London Stansted Airport (STN) is on average 4 h 50 min   for the 99 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go between Cheltenham and London Stansted Airport (STN) by coach can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Cheltenham to London Stansted Airport (STN) leaves at 03: 00. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Cheltenham to London Stansted Airport (STN) leaves at 19: 35.
There are 17 coaches a day from Cheltenham to London Stansted Airport (STN) which require at least one change with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.
For the route from Cheltenham to London Stansted Airport (STN) you can take a coach with National Express. Be sure to check out all possible coach companies that offer services to London Stansted Airport (STN) from Cheltenham on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
A trip to London Stansted Airport (STN) from Cheltenham is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4 h 50 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Cheltenham to London Stansted Airport (STN) by coach is September.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to London Stansted Airport (STN) from Cheltenham including taking a train or coach.
No, the coach from Cheltenham to London Stansted Airport (STN) has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Cheltenham to London Stansted Airport (STN).
No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Cheltenham to London Stansted Airport (STN).

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

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    Important Stations and Airports in Cheltenham and London Stansted Airport

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    TaxisTaxis
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    WCWC
    Ticket OfficeTicket Office
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    Ticket Office Hours
    • 06:00-23:00
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    Car connection
    Royal Well Road
    Wifi
    Wifi
    • Free Wi-Fi
    Dining
    Dining
    • Cafeteria Royal Well (in the station)
    • The Coffee House (0.2 km)
    • The Brewery Quarter (0.5 km).
    Taxis
    Taxis
    • Available outside the station.
    Accessibility
    Accessibility
    • Elevators, ramps
    WC
    WC
    • Available in the station.
    Public transport options for Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station
    • Bus: 94, 94U, 97, 98
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