The cheapest and fastest coaches from London Waterloo (WAT) to London Stansted Airport
Cheapest price on 23 Oct
£20
Average ticket price on 23 Oct
£20
Fastest journey on 23 Oct
1 h 30 m
Average journey duration on 23 Oct
1 h 30 m
Buses on 23 Oct
48
Distance
50 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London Waterloo (WAT) 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 Waterloo (WAT) to London Stansted Airport will cost around £20 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £20.
On Fri 23 Oct, we found 48 buses from London Waterloo (WAT) to London Stansted Airport, including 47 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 50 km distance in an average of 1 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 32 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.
NXA822:481h32London, York Road (London Eye)0:20Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£201One-way0 changes
NXA813:581h57London, York Road (London Eye)15:55Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£201One-way0 changes
NXA820:501h35London, York Road (London Eye)22:25Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£201One-way0 changes
NXA812:281h47London, York Road (London Eye)14:15Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£201One-way0 changes
NXA813:281h52London, York Road (London Eye)15:20Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£201One-way0 changes
NXA82:151h30London, York Road (London Eye)3:45Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£221One-way0 changes
NXA82:351h30London, York Road (London Eye)4:05Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£221One-way0 changes
NXA81:451h30London, York Road (London Eye)3:15Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£221One-way0 changes
NXA81:151h30London, York Road (London Eye)2:45Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£221One-way0 changes
NXA822:481h32London, York Road (London Eye)0:20Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£201One-way0 changes
Journey information
Overview: Bus from London Waterloo (WAT) to London Stansted Airport
Buses from London Waterloo (WAT) to London Stansted Airport run on average 42 times per day, taking around 1h 43m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £14 if you book in advance.
There are 41 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 12:23, the last at 22:28. The fastest coach covers the 50 km distance in 45m.
Distance 50 km |
Average bus duration 1h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Buses per day 42 |
Direct buses 41 |
Fastest bus 45m |
First bus 12:23 |
Last bus 22:28 |
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Frequently asked questions about your London Waterloo (WAT) to London Stansted Airport trip
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from London Waterloo (WAT) to London Stansted Airport.
Live departures
London Waterloo (WAT) to London Stansted Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for London Waterloo (WAT) to London Stansted Airport coaches for today, Thursday 22 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:20 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h50 | 10:10 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 22:28 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h32 | 0:00 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 23:28 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h32 | 1:00 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 23 October | |||||
NXA8 | 1:15 London, York Road (London Eye) | 1h30 | 2:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA8 | 1:45 London, York Road (London Eye) | 1h30 | 3:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA8 | 2:15 London, York Road (London Eye) | 1h30 | 3:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA8 | 2:35 London, York Road (London Eye) | 1h30 | 4:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA8 | 2:55 London, York Road (London Eye) | 1h35 | 4:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA8 | 3:15 London, York Road (London Eye) | 1h35 | 4:50 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA8 | 3:35 London, York Road (London Eye) | 1h35 | 5:10 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA8 | 3:55 London, York Road (London Eye) | 1h35 | 5:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Bus providers: National Express, Flibco from London Waterloo (WAT) to London Stansted AirportYou can travel by bus between London Waterloo (WAT) to London Stansted Airport with National Express, Flibco for as low as £14. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
National Express
Flibco
Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between London Waterloo (WAT) and London Stansted 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 Waterloo (WAT) to London Stansted Airport coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Waterloo (WAT) 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.

- 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.
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