The cheapest and fastest coaches from London Stansted Airport to Stratford International (SFA)
Cheapest price
£20
Average price
£20
Fastest journey
50 m
Average duration
55 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
43 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London Stansted Airport to Stratford International (SFA) 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 Stratford International (SFA) will cost around £20 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £20.
Of the 2 buses that leave London Stansted Airport for Stratford International (SFA) every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 43 km distance in an average of 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 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.




Travel Information
Compare train and coach for London Stansted Airport to Stratford International (SFA)
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from London Stansted Airport to Stratford International (SFA) 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 coach which can get you there in 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, and a train costs an average of £14.
Distance: 43 km
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1h 20m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 23m Average total duration 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London Stansted Airport to Stratford International (SFA) bus times
The table below shows live departures for London Stansted Airport to Stratford International (SFA) coaches for today, Tuesday 3 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 19:50 London Stansted Airport | 0h50 | 20:40 Stratford International (SFA) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 22:30 London Stansted Airport | 0h50 | 23:20 Stratford International (SFA) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 4 February | |||||
![]() | 06:40 London Stansted Airport | 1h00 | 07:40 Stratford International (SFA) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London Stansted Airport to Stratford International (SFA)
Buses from London Stansted Airport to Stratford International (SFA) run on average 75 times per day, taking around 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £10 if you book in advance.
There are 75 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 07:40, the last at 20:50. The fastest coach covers the 43 km distance in 45m.
Distance 43 km |
Average bus duration 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Buses per day 75 |
Direct buses 75 |
Fastest bus 45m |
First bus 07:40 |
Last bus 20:50 |
Bus providers: National Express, Airport Bus Express Ltd, Megabus, flibco, Airport Bus Express from London Stansted Airport to Stratford International (SFA)You can travel by bus between London Stansted Airport to Stratford International (SFA) with National Express, Airport Bus Express Ltd, Megabus, flibco, Airport Bus Express for as low as £10. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
National Express
Megabus
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Airport Bus Express
FAQs: London Stansted Airport to Stratford International (SFA) coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Stansted Airport to Stratford International (SFA) 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 Stratford International (SFA), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- Airport Bus Express Ltd
- The coaches are PSVAR-compliant, indicating accessibility features.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- 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.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- 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.
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- 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.
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