Standard
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£34
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£34
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
3 h 35 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
3 h 35 m
Buses on 17 Sept
1
Distance
129 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Great Yarmouth to Stansted is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Great Yarmouth to Stansted will cost around £34 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £34.
On Thu 17 Sept, we found 1 buses from Great Yarmouth to Stansted, including 1 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 129 km distance in an average of 3 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 35 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 h 35 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.


Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Great Yarmouth to Stansted among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 53m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £24, while a coach costs an average of £28.
Distance: 129 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£28 Average Price | £24 Average Price Cheapest | £36 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 8m Average total duration 3h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 53m Average total duration Fastest 3h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Great Yarmouth to Stansted:
A train is £4 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Great Yarmouth to Stansted costing on average £28.
Other travel options to Stansted take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 38m.
Tickets start at around £28 compared to roughly £36 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £9. The journey takes 3h 38m versus 2h 1m 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.
The table below shows live departures for Great Yarmouth to Stansted coaches for tomorrow, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:30 Great Yarmouth | 3h35 | 13:05 Stansted | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Buses from Great Yarmouth to Stansted run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 38m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £26 but you can travel from only £24 by train.
There are 8 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:59, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 129 km distance in 3h 35m.
Distance 129 km |
Average bus duration 3h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 3h 35m |
First bus 0:59 |
Last bus 23:50 |
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Best time to book 6 days |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Great Yarmouth 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.

Most Great Yarmouth to Stansted buses use the Great Yarmouth, Regent Rd (Market Gates Stand A) to Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Great Yarmouth and Stansted bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Great Yarmouth, Regent Rd (Market Gates Stand A) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several eateries are located nearby.
Wi-Fi is available at Great Yarmouth, Regent Rd (Market Gates Stand A). ATMs are available at Great Yarmouth, Regent Rd (Market Gates Stand A).
Ticket office support is available at Great Yarmouth, Regent Rd (Market Gates Stand A).
Available at Great Yarmouth, Regent Rd (Market Gates Stand A): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Great Yarmouth, Regent Rd (Market Gates Stand A): Accessible for passengers with reduced mobility.
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