The cheapest and fastest coaches from London Stansted Airport to London City Airport
- Cheapest price on 12 Nov
- £11
- Average ticket price on 12 Nov
- £12
- Fastest journey on 12 Nov
- 1 h 25 m
- Average journey duration on 12 Nov
- 1 h 25 m
- Buses on 12 Nov
- 2
- Distance
- 45 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London Stansted Airport to London City Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Stansted Airport to London City Airport will cost around £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £11.
On Thu 12 Nov, we found 2 buses from London Stansted Airport to London City Airport, including 2 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 45 km distance in an average of 1 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 25 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 25 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.

21:00 1h25 London Stansted Airport 22:25 London City Airport £11 1 One-way 0 changes
22:00 1h25 London Stansted Airport 23:25 London City Airport £13 1 One-way 0 changes

22:00 1h25 London Stansted Airport 23:25 London City Airport £13 1 One-way 0 changes
21:00 1h25 London Stansted Airport 22:25 London City Airport £11 1 One-way 0 changes
Journey information
Overview: Bus from London Stansted Airport to London City Airport
Buses from London Stansted Airport to London City Airport run on average 187 times per day, taking around 59m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 186 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:45, the last at 22:45. The fastest coach covers the 45 km distance in 30m.
Distance 45 km |
Average bus duration 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Buses per day 187 |
Direct buses 186 |
Fastest bus 30m |
First bus 0:45 |
Last bus 22:45 |
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Frequently asked questions about your London Stansted Airport to London City Airport trip
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Live departures
London Stansted Airport to London City Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for London Stansted Airport to London City Airport coaches for tomorrow, Thursday 12 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 21:00 London Stansted Airport | 1h25 | 22:25 London City Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 22:00 London Stansted Airport | 1h25 | 23:25 London City Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Why should you book London Stansted Airport to London City Airport coaches with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Flibco?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Flibco, but also compare tickets for the likes of National Express to find the best option for your trip from London Stansted Airport to London City Airport.
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- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Flibco with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from London Stansted Airport to London City Airport.
Why book with Omio over Checkmybus or Wanderu?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of National Express to find the best option for your trip from London Stansted Airport to London City Airport.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from London Stansted Airport to London City Airport.
Bus providers: Flibco, National Express from London Stansted Airport to London City AirportYou can travel by bus between London Stansted Airport to London City Airport with Flibco, National Express for as low as £7. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
National Express
Flibco
Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between London Stansted Airport and London City Airport
Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- Flibco
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- 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.
- 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.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Flibco
- 5€ per additional bag.
- Flibco
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- must be placed on the floor during the journey.
FAQs: London Stansted Airport to London City Airport coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Stansted Airport to London City 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 City Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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