Highbury & Islington (HHY) to London Stansted Airport bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Highbury & Islington (HHY) to London Stansted Airport

Showing times and prices for 09 Jan

Cheapest price

£16

Average price

£16

Fastest journey

1 h 19 m

Average duration

1 h 19 m

Buses per day

1

Distance

46 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Highbury & Islington (HHY) 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 Highbury & Islington (HHY) to London Stansted Airport will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £16.

Fast coaches

Of the 1 buses that leave Highbury & Islington (HHY) for London Stansted Airport every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 46 km distance in an average of 1 h 19 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 19 m .

The slowest buses will take 1 h 19 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.

flibco
15:001h19
Highbury & Islington (HHY)
16:19London Stansted Airport
£161One-way
0 changes

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Compare coach and train for Highbury & Islington (HHY) to London Stansted Airport

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Highbury & Islington (HHY) to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, and a train costs an average of £28.

Distance: 46 km

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Train

£16

Average Price

Cheapest

£29

Average Price

1h 28m

Average total duration

58m

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30m

Additional time*

1h 26m

Average total duration

Fastest

56m

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30m

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Live departures

Highbury & Islington (HHY) to London Stansted Airport bus times

The table below shows live departures for Highbury & Islington (HHY) to London Stansted Airport coaches for today, Thursday 8 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

Last updated at 16:53
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
flibcoFlibco17:00 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)
1h25
18:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA817:00 London, Kingsland Road / Middleton Road
1h25
18:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco17:10 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h45
17:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA817:30 London, Kingsland Road / Middleton Road
1h30
19:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco17:30 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)
1h25
18:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco17:40 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h45
18:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA817:57 London, Kingsland Road / Middleton Road
1h23
19:20 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco18:00 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)
1h25
19:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco18:10 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h45
18:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA818:24 London, Kingsland Road / Middleton Road
1h21
19:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco18:30 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)
1h25
19:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco18:40 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h45
19:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA818:54 London, Kingsland Road / Middleton Road
1h11
20:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco19:00 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)
1h25
20:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco19:10 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h45
19:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA819:24 London, Kingsland Road / Middleton Road
1h11
20:35 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco19:30 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)
1h25
20:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco19:40 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h45
20:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA819:50 London, Kingsland Road / Middleton Road
1h05
20:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco20:00 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)
1h25
21:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco20:10 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h45
20:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA820:20 London, Kingsland Road / Middleton Road
1h05
21:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco20:30 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)
1h25
21:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco20:40 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h45
21:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA820:50 London, Kingsland Road / Middleton Road
1h05
21:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco21:00 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)
1h25
22:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco21:10 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h45
21:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA821:20 London, Kingsland Road / Middleton Road
1h05
22:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco21:30 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)
1h25
22:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco21:40 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h45
22:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA821:50 London, Kingsland Road / Middleton Road
1h05
22:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco22:00 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)
1h25
23:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco22:10 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h45
22:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA822:20 London, Kingsland Road / Middleton Road
1h05
23:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco22:30 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)
1h25
23:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco22:40 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h45
23:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA822:47 London, Kingsland Road / Middleton Road
1h03
23:50 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco23:00 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)
1h25
00:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco23:10 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h45
23:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA823:17 London, Kingsland Road / Middleton Road
1h03
00:20 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco23:30 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)
1h25
00:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA1 · NX737
On time
23:30 London, Victoria Coach Station
5h00
04:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		1 change
flibcoFlibco23:40 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h45
00:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA823:57 London, Kingsland Road / Middleton Road
1h03
01:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
Friday 9 January
flic15:00 Highbury & Islington (HHY)
1h19
16:19 London Stansted Airport0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Highbury & Islington (HHY) to London Stansted Airport

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Buses from Highbury & Islington (HHY) to London Stansted Airport run on average 115 times per day, taking around 58m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £10 if you book in advance.

There are 115 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 06:00, the last at 22:30. The fastest coach covers the 46 km distance in 1h 7m.

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
46 km
Average bus duration
58m
Cheapest ticket price
£10
Buses per day
115
Direct buses
115
Fastest bus
1h 7m
First bus
06:00
Last bus
22:30
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, Airport Bus Express Ltd from Highbury & Islington (HHY) to London Stansted AirportYou can travel by bus between Highbury & Islington (HHY) to London Stansted Airport with National Express, Airport Bus Express Ltd for as low as £10. 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
1h 7m
Cheapest Price
£10
National Express frequency
81 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

Airport Bus Express Ltd

About
Airport Bus Express Ltd. is a UK-based bus company providing affordable and reliable airport transfer services to major London airports, including Stansted, Heathrow, Gatwick, and Luton. The company emphasizes reliability, punctuality, and passenger satisfaction through regular vehicle maintenance. They offer both regular passenger transportation and bus rentals. Routes often include breaks for longer journeys, and while M-tickets are available on some routes, printing may be required for others. Airport Bus Express aims to provide a stress-free experience with easy online booking and connections to various transport hubs in London.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 5m
Cheapest Price
£13
Airport Bus Express Ltd frequency
115 a day
Luggage included
One large suitcase (max 20kg) and one item of hand luggage (max 10kg) are included per person.
Additional luggage
A surcharge of £5 is payable per additional suitcase or large item, if space permits.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policy depends on the coach operator and ticket type; some tickets are non-refundable.
Refund
If a service is canceled or delayed by more than 120 minutes, passengers have the right to alternative transport or a full ticket refund.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
The coaches are PSVAR-compliant, indicating accessibility features.

FAQs: Highbury & Islington (HHY) to London Stansted Airport coach

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Highbury & Islington (HHY) 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 Highbury & Islington (HHY) to London Stansted Airport (STN) can start from as little as £10 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Highbury & Islington (HHY) to London Stansted Airport (STN) is £15; 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 Highbury & Islington (HHY) to London Stansted Airport (STN) is 1 h 5 min   to travel the 28 mile long route, with around there are 132 coaches per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Highbury & Islington (HHY) to London Stansted Airport (STN) leaves at 04: 00. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Highbury & Islington (HHY) to London Stansted Airport (STN) leaves at 23: 30.
There are 132 coaches a day from Highbury & Islington (HHY) to London Stansted Airport (STN) which require at least one change with National Express or Airport Bus Express Ltd. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.
Take the Highbury & Islington (HHY) to London Stansted Airport (STN) coach with National Express or Airport Bus Express Ltd. However, it's always good to check out all possible coach companies for the route from Highbury & Islington (HHY) to London Stansted Airport (STN) as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.
A day trip to London Stansted Airport (STN) from Highbury & Islington (HHY) is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 5 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Highbury & Islington (HHY) to London Stansted Airport (STN) by coach is March.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Highbury & Islington (HHY) and London Stansted Airport (STN) including taking a coach or train.
No, the coach from Highbury & Islington (HHY) to London Stansted Airport (STN) has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Highbury & Islington (HHY) to London Stansted Airport (STN).
No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Highbury & Islington (HHY) to London Stansted Airport (STN).

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

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