London Paddington (PAD) to London Stansted Airport bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from London Paddington (PAD) to London Stansted Airport

Showing times and prices for 23 Feb

Cheapest price

£23

Average price

£23

Fastest journey

1 h 40 m

Average duration

1 h 42 m

Buses per day

48

Distance

51 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London Paddington (PAD) 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 London Paddington (PAD) to London Stansted Airport will cost around £23 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £23.

Fast coaches

Of the 48 buses that leave London Paddington (PAD) for London Stansted Airport every day 46 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 51 km distance in an average of 1 h 42 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 40 m .

The slowest buses will take 1 h 45 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 ExpressNXA6
16:252h15
London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)
18:40Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
£231One-way
0 changes
National ExpressNXA6
11:551h55
London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)
13:50Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
£231One-way
0 changes
National ExpressNXA6
03:351h45
London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)
05:20Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
£231One-way
0 changes
National ExpressNXA6
01:351h45
London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)
03:20Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
£231One-way
0 changes
National ExpressNXA6
03:101h45
London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)
04:55Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
£231One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for London Paddington (PAD) to London Stansted Airport

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from London Paddington (PAD) to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, and a train costs an average of £13.

Distance: 51 km

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Most popular
Coach
Train

£18

Average Price

Cheapest

£27

Average Price

1h 51m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 21m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 53m

Average total duration

1h 23m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

National Express

Most popular bus company

Abellio Greater Anglia

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Live departures

London Paddington (PAD) to London Stansted Airport bus times

The table below shows live departures for London Paddington (PAD) to London Stansted Airport coaches for today, Sunday 22 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

Last updated at 12:30
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
national_expressNXA6
Delayed
15:55 00:35London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)
1h50
02:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA6
Delayed
15:55 01:15London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)
1h45
03:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA6
Delayed
15:55 01:35London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)
1h45
03:20 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA6
Delayed
15:55 01:55London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)
1h45
03:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA6
Delayed
15:55 02:20London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)
1h45
04:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA6
Delayed
15:55 02:45London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)
1h45
04:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA6
Delayed
15:55 03:10London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)
1h45
04:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA6
Delayed
15:55 03:35London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)
1h45
05:20 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA6
Delayed
15:55 04:00London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)
1h45
05:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA6
Delayed
15:55 04:25London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)
1h45
06:10 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA6
Delayed
15:55 04:55London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)
1h45
06:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA6
Delayed
15:55 05:25London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)
1h45
07:10 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA6
Delayed
15:55 05:55London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)
1h50
07:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA6
Delayed
15:55 06:25London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)
1h55
08:20 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA6
Delayed
15:55 06:55London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)
1h55
08:50 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA6
Delayed
15:55 07:25London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)
1h55
09:20 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA6
Delayed
15:55 07:55London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)
1h55
09:50 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA6
Delayed
15:55 08:25London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)
1h55
10:20 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA6
Delayed
15:55 08:55London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)
1h55
10:50 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA6
Delayed
15:55 09:25London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)
1h55
11:20 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA6
Delayed
15:55 09:55London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)
1h55
11:50 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA6
Delayed
15:55 10:25London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)
1h55
12:20 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA6
Delayed
15:55 10:55London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)
1h55
12:50 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA6
Delayed
15:55 11:25London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)
1h55
13:20 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA6
Delayed
15:55 11:55London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)
1h55
13:50 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA6
Delayed
15:55 12:25London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)
1h55
14:20 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA6
Delayed
15:55 12:55London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)
1h55
14:50 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA6
Delayed
15:55 13:25London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)
1h55
15:20 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA6
Delayed
15:55 13:55London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)
1h55
15:50 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA6
Delayed
15:55 14:25London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)
1h55
16:20 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA6
Delayed
15:55 14:55London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)
1h55
16:50 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA6
Delayed
15:55 15:25London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)
1h55
17:20 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA6
On time
15:55 London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)
1h55
17:50 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA6
On time
16:25 London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)
1h55
18:20 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA6
On time
16:55 London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)
1h55
18:50 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA6
On time
17:25 London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)
1h55
19:20 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA6
On time
17:55 London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)
1h55
19:50 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA6
On time
18:25 London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)
1h55
20:20 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA6
On time
19:00 London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)
1h55
20:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA6
On time
19:30 London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)
1h50
21:20 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA6
On time
20:00 London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)
1h50
21:50 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA6
On time
20:30 London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)
1h50
22:20 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA6
On time
21:00 London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)
1h40
22:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA6
On time
21:30 London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)
1h40
23:10 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA6
On time
22:00 London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)
1h40
23:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA2 · NXA8
On time
22:06 London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)
2h54
01:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		1 change
national_expressNXA6
On time
23:35 London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)
1h50
01:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA2 · NXA8
On time
23:41 London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)
3h04
02:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		1 change
Monday 23 February
national_expressNXA6
Delayed
11:21 00:35London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)
1h50
09:30 09:30Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA6
Delayed
11:21 01:15London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)
1h45
09:30 09:30Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA6
Delayed
11:21 01:35London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)
1h45
09:30 09:30Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA6
Delayed
11:21 01:55London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)
1h45
09:30 09:30Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA6
Delayed
11:21 02:20London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)
1h45
09:30 09:30Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA6
Delayed
11:21 02:45London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)
1h45
09:30 09:30Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA6
Delayed
11:21 03:10London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)
1h45
09:30 09:30Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA6
Delayed
11:21 03:35London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)
1h45
09:30 09:30Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA6
Delayed
11:21 04:00London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)
1h45
09:30 09:30Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA6
Delayed
11:21 04:25London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)
1h45
09:30 09:30Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA6
Delayed
11:21 04:55London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)
1h45
09:30 09:30Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA6
Delayed
11:21 05:25London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)
1h45
09:30 09:30Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA6
Delayed
11:21 05:55London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)
1h50
09:30 09:30Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA6
Delayed
11:21 06:25London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)
1h55
09:30 09:30Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA6
Delayed
11:21 06:55London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)
1h55
09:30 09:30Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA6
Delayed
11:21 07:25London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)
1h55
09:30 09:30Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA6
Delayed
11:21 07:55London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)
1h55
09:50 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA6
Delayed
11:21 08:25London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)
1h55
10:20 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA6
Delayed
11:21 08:55London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)
1h55
10:50 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA6
Delayed
11:21 09:25London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)
1h55
11:20 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA6
Delayed
11:21 09:55London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)
1h55
11:50 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA6
Delayed
11:21 10:25London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)
1h55
12:20 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA6
Delayed
11:21 10:55London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)
1h55
12:50 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA6
On time
11:25 London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)
1h55
13:20 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA6
On time
11:55 London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)
1h55
13:50 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA6
On time
12:25 London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)
1h55
14:20 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA6
On time
12:55 London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)
1h55
14:50 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA6
On time
13:25 London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)
2h05
15:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA6
On time
13:55 London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)
2h05
16:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA6
On time
14:25 London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)
2h10
16:35 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA6
On time
14:55 London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)
2h10
17:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA6
On time
15:25 London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)
2h15
17:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA6
On time
15:55 London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)
2h15
18:10 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA6
On time
16:25 London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)
2h15
18:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA6
On time
16:55 London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)
2h15
19:10 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA6
On time
17:25 London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)
2h15
19:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA6
On time
17:55 London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)
2h15
20:10 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA6
On time
18:25 London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)
2h15
20:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA6
On time
19:00 London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)
2h10
21:10 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA6
On time
19:30 London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)
2h00
21:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA6
On time
20:00 London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)
1h50
21:50 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA6
On time
20:30 London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)
1h50
22:20 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA6
On time
21:00 London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)
1h40
22:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA6
On time
21:30 London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)
1h40
23:10 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA6
On time
22:00 London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)
1h40
23:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA6
On time
23:35 London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station)
1h50
01:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from London Paddington (PAD) to London Stansted Airport

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Buses from London Paddington (PAD) to London Stansted Airport run on average 63 times per day, taking around 1h 21m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £14 but you can travel from only £13 by train.

There are 61 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 07:00, the last at 23:35. The fastest coach covers the 51 km distance in 1h 25m.

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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from £13
Distance
51 km
Average bus duration
1h 21m
Cheapest ticket price
£14
Buses per day
63
Direct buses
61
Fastest bus
1h 25m
First bus
07:00
Last bus
23:35
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from £13

Bus providers: National Express, flibco, Airport Bus Express Ltd, Flibco, Go Ahead London, Metroline Travel, Abellio London from London Paddington (PAD) to London Stansted AirportYou can travel by bus between London Paddington (PAD) to London Stansted Airport with National Express, flibco, Airport Bus Express Ltd, Flibco, Go Ahead London, Metroline Travel, Abellio London for as low as £13. 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 40m
Cheapest Price
£14
National Express frequency
19 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
£16
Airport Bus Express Ltd frequency
122 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.

Flibco

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 25m
Cheapest Price
£17
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.

flibco

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 19m
Cheapest Price
£16
flibco frequency
78 a day

Go Ahead London

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 55m
Cheapest Price
£28
Go Ahead London frequency
3 a day

Metroline Travel

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 59m
Cheapest Price
£17
Metroline Travel frequency
3 a day

Abellio London

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 5m
Abellio London frequency
3 a day

FAQs: London Paddington (PAD) to London Stansted Airport coach

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Paddington (PAD) 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 London Paddington (PAD) to London Stansted Airport can start from as little as £14 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for London Paddington (PAD) to London Stansted Airport is £18; 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 London Paddington (PAD) to London Stansted Airport is 1h 25m to travel the 51 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest coach from London Paddington (PAD) to London Stansted Airport leaves at 7:00. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from London Paddington (PAD) to London Stansted Airport leaves at 23:35.
Yes, there are 61 direct coaches a day from London Paddington (PAD) to London Stansted Airport with National Express, flibco, Airport Bus Express Ltd. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
When taking a coach from London Paddington (PAD) to London Stansted Airport, you can count on National Express, flibco, Airport Bus Express Ltd, Flibco, Go Ahead London, Metroline Travel, Abellio London for the best way to get you to London Stansted Airport. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between London Paddington (PAD) and London Stansted Airport and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
A day trip to London Stansted Airport from London Paddington (PAD) is worth doing with a journey time of 1h 25m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from London Paddington (PAD) to London Stansted Airport is April.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between London Paddington (PAD) and London Stansted Airport including taking a train and coach.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from London Paddington (PAD) to London Stansted Airport:
  • National Express
    • Assistance
    • Priority seating
    • Accessible toilets.
  • Airport Bus Express Ltd
    • The coaches are PSVAR-compliant, indicating accessibility features.
  • Flibco
    • Assistance
    • Priority boarding
    • Accessible seating.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from London Paddington (PAD) to London Stansted Airport for coach company National Express, Airport Bus Express Ltd, Flibco.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from London Paddington (PAD) 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.
  • Airport Bus Express Ltd
    • Cancellation policy depends on the coach operator and ticket type
    • some tickets are non-refundable.
  • 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 National Express.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from London Paddington (PAD) to London Stansted Airport.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from London Paddington (PAD) to London Stansted Airport:
  • National Express
    • Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
  • Airport Bus Express Ltd
    • One large suitcase (max 20kg) and one item of hand luggage (max 10kg) are included per person.
  • 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 London Paddington (PAD) to London Stansted Airport:
  • National Express
    • 10€ per additional bag.
  • Airport Bus Express Ltd
    • A surcharge of £5 is payable per additional suitcase or large item, if space permits.
  • Flibco
    • 5€ per additional bag.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the coach from London Paddington (PAD) 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 London Paddington (PAD) to London Stansted Airport with the following coach company: National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from London Paddington (PAD) to London Stansted Airport with the following coach company: National Express, Airport Bus Express Ltd.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from London Paddington (PAD) to London Stansted Airport with the following coach company: National Express, Airport Bus Express Ltd.

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