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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Forest Gate to London Stansted Airport
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 04 Nov
- Cheapest price on 04 Nov
- £13
- Average ticket price on 04 Nov
- £21
- Fastest journey on 04 Nov
- 1 h 4 m
- Average journey duration on 04 Nov
- 1 h 6 m
- Buses on 04 Nov
- 50
- Distance
- 42 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Forest Gate 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 Forest Gate to London Stansted Airport will cost around £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £13.
Fast coaches
To travel from Forest Gate to London Stansted Airport you need to make at least 2 changes.
5:47 1h08 Wanstead Park Station 6:55 London Stansted Airport Coach Station £13 1 One-way 1 change6:43 1h12 Wanstead Park Station 7:55 London Stansted Airport Coach Station £13 1 One-way 1 change7:15 1h10 Wanstead Park Station 8:25 London Stansted Airport Coach Station £13 1 One-way 1 change7:39 1h16 Wanstead Park Station 8:55 London Stansted Airport Coach Station £13 1 One-way 1 change8:12 1h13 Wanstead Park Station 9:25 London Stansted Airport Coach Station £13 1 One-way 1 change
6:21 1h04 Wanstead Park Station 7:25 London Stansted Airport Coach Station £16 1 One-way 2 changes7:50 1h05 Wanstead Park Station 8:55 London Stansted Airport Coach Station £16 1 One-way 2 changes11:49 1h06 Wanstead Park Station 12:55 London Stansted Airport Coach Station £16 1 One-way 2 changes5:58 1h07 Wanstead Park Station 7:05 Coach Station £25 1 One-way 2 changes8:48 1h07 Wanstead Park Station 9:55 London Stansted Airport Coach Station £16 1 One-way 2 changes
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Forest Gate to London Stansted Airport
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Buses from Forest Gate to London Stansted Airport run on average 143 times per day, taking around 44m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 143 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 05:35, the last at 22:35. The fastest coach covers the 42 km distance in 30m.
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 42 km |
Average bus duration 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Buses per day 143 |
Direct buses 143 |
Fastest bus 30m |
First bus 5:35 |
Last bus 22:35 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
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
Frequently asked questions about your Forest Gate to London Stansted Airport trip
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Forest Gate to London Stansted Airport.
Cheap coach tickets from Forest Gate to London Stansted Airport can start from as little as £9 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Forest Gate to London Stansted Airport is £14; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The earliest coach from Forest Gate to London Stansted Airport leaves at 5:35. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Forest Gate to London Stansted Airport leaves at 22:35.
Yes, there are 143 direct coaches a day from Forest Gate to London Stansted Airport with National Express, Flibco. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
Live departures
Forest Gate to London Stansted Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Forest Gate to London Stansted Airport coaches for tomorrow, Wednesday 4 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:12 Wanstead Park Station | 1h13 | 6:25 Coach Station | 2 changes | |
| 5:12 Wanstead Park Station | 1h13 | 6:25 Coach Station | 1 change | |
| 5:36 Wanstead Park Station | 1h09 | 6:45 Coach Station | 2 changes | |
| 5:36 Wanstead Park Station | 1h09 | 6:45 Coach Station | 1 change | |
| 5:47 Wanstead Park Station | 1h08 | 6:55 London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2 changes | |
| 5:47 Wanstead Park Station | 1h08 | 6:55 London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
| 5:58 Wanstead Park Station | 1h07 | 7:05 Coach Station | 2 changes | |
| 6:09 Wanstead Park Station | 1h16 | 7:25 Coach Station | 1 change | |
| 6:21 Wanstead Park Station | 1h04 | 7:25 London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2 changes | |
| 6:32 Wanstead Park Station | 1h13 | 7:45 Coach Station | 2 changes | |
| 6:32 Wanstead Park Station | 1h13 | 7:45 Coach Station | 1 change | |
| 6:43 Wanstead Park Station | 1h12 | 7:55 London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2 changes | |
| 6:43 Wanstead Park Station | 1h12 | 7:55 London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
| 6:54 Wanstead Park Station | 1h11 | 8:05 Coach Station | 2 changes | |
| 6:54 Wanstead Park Station | 1h11 | 8:05 Coach Station | 1 change | |
| 7:15 Wanstead Park Station | 1h10 | 8:25 Coach Station | 2 changes | |
| 7:15 Wanstead Park Station | 1h10 | 8:25 London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
| 7:27 Wanstead Park Station | 1h18 | 8:45 Coach Station | 2 changes | |
| 7:27 Wanstead Park Station | 1h18 | 8:45 Coach Station | 1 change | |
| 7:39 Wanstead Park Station | 1h16 | 8:55 London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
| 7:50 Wanstead Park Station | 1h05 | 8:55 London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2 changes | |
| 7:50 Wanstead Park Station | 1h15 | 9:05 Coach Station | 1 change | |
| 8:12 Wanstead Park Station | 1h13 | 9:25 Coach Station | 2 changes | |
| 8:12 Wanstead Park Station | 1h13 | 9:25 London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
| 8:24 Wanstead Park Station | 1h21 | 9:45 Coach Station | 2 changes | |
| 8:24 Wanstead Park Station | 1h21 | 9:45 Coach Station | 1 change | |
| 8:36 Wanstead Park Station | 1h19 | 9:55 London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
| 8:48 Wanstead Park Station | 1h07 | 9:55 London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2 changes | |
| 8:48 Wanstead Park Station | 1h17 | 10:05 Coach Station | 1 change | |
| 9:12 Wanstead Park Station | 1h13 | 10:25 Coach Station | 2 changes | |
| 9:12 Wanstead Park Station | 1h13 | 10:25 Coach Station | 1 change | |
| 9:24 Wanstead Park Station | 1h21 | 10:45 Coach Station | 2 changes | |
| 9:24 Wanstead Park Station | 1h21 | 10:45 Coach Station | 1 change | |
| 9:36 Wanstead Park Station | 1h19 | 10:55 London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
| 9:48 Wanstead Park Station | 1h07 | 10:55 London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2 changes | |
| 9:48 Wanstead Park Station | 1h17 | 11:05 Coach Station | 1 change | |
| 10:12 Wanstead Park Station | 1h13 | 11:25 Coach Station | 2 changes | |
| 10:12 Wanstead Park Station | 1h13 | 11:25 Coach Station | 1 change | |
| 10:24 Wanstead Park Station | 1h21 | 11:45 Coach Station | 2 changes | |
| 10:24 Wanstead Park Station | 1h21 | 11:45 Coach Station | 1 change | |
| 10:36 Wanstead Park Station | 1h19 | 11:55 London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
| 10:48 Wanstead Park Station | 1h07 | 11:55 London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2 changes | |
| 10:48 Wanstead Park Station | 1h17 | 12:05 Coach Station | 1 change | |
| 11:13 Wanstead Park Station | 1h12 | 12:25 Coach Station | 2 changes | |
| 11:13 Wanstead Park Station | 1h12 | 12:25 Coach Station | 1 change | |
| 11:25 Wanstead Park Station | 1h20 | 12:45 Coach Station | 2 changes | |
| 11:25 Wanstead Park Station | 1h20 | 12:45 Coach Station | 1 change | |
| 11:37 Wanstead Park Station | 1h18 | 12:55 London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
| 11:49 Wanstead Park Station | 1h06 | 12:55 London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2 changes | |
| 11:49 Wanstead Park Station | 1h16 | 13:05 Coach Station | 1 change | |
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Why should you book Forest Gate to London Stansted Airport coaches with Omio?
National Express as well as Flibco offer coaches services from Forest Gate to London Stansted Airport.
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Why book with Omio vs National Express?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for National Express, but also compare tickets for the likes of Flibco to find the best option for your trip from Forest Gate to London Stansted Airport.
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Checkmybus?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Flibco to find the best option for your trip from Forest Gate to London Stansted Airport.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Forest Gate to London Stansted Airport.
Bus providers: Flibco, National Express from Forest Gate to London Stansted AirportYou can travel by bus between Forest Gate to London Stansted Airport with Flibco, National Express for as low as £9. 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 National Express Duration
49m
Cheapest National Express Price
£12
National Express frequency
59 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.
Flibco
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Flibco Duration
30m
Cheapest Flibco Price
£9
Flibco frequency
84 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
Additional luggage
5€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.
Amenities on board the bus
Toilets
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Accessible seating.
Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Forest Gate and London Stansted Airport
Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.
When taking a coach from Forest Gate to London Stansted Airport, you can count on National Express, Flibco for the best way to get you to London Stansted Airport. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Forest Gate and London Stansted Airport and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Forest Gate to London Stansted Airport for coach company National Express, Flibco.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Forest Gate to London Stansted Airport:
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- Flibco
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Forest Gate to London Stansted Airport 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.
- Flibco
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company {providersWithBike}.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from Forest Gate to London Stansted Airport.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Forest Gate to London Stansted Airport:
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- Flibco
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from Forest Gate to London Stansted Airport:
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Flibco
- 5€ per additional bag.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the coach from Forest Gate to London Stansted Airport. The following conditions apply:
- Flibco
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- must be placed on the floor during the journey.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Forest Gate to London Stansted Airport with the following coach company: National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Forest Gate to London Stansted Airport with the following coach company: National Express.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Forest Gate to London Stansted Airport with the following coach company: National Express.
FAQs: Forest Gate to London Stansted Airport coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Forest Gate 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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