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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from London Waterloo (WAT) to London Stansted Airport
Cheapest price
£14
Average price
£17
Fastest journey
1 h 32 m
Average duration
1 h 39 m
Buses per day
2
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 £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £14.
Of the 2 buses that leave London Waterloo (WAT) for London Stansted Airport 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 50 km distance in an average of 1 h 39 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 32 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.
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for London Waterloo (WAT) to London Stansted Airport
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from London Waterloo (WAT) 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 4m. 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: 50 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£18 Average Price Cheapest | £27 Average Price |
1h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 47m Average total duration 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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, Monday 9 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23:28 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h32 | 01:00 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 10 March | |||||
| 07:50 London Waterloo (WAT) | 1h45 | 09:35 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Why should you book London Waterloo (WAT) to London Stansted Airport coaches with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs National Express?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for National Express, but also compare tickets for the likes of Airport Bus Express Ltd, flibco, Flibco or Abellio London to find the best option for your trip from London Waterloo (WAT) to London Stansted Airport.
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- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare National Express with all available travel options, which are bus and train to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from London Waterloo (WAT) to London Stansted Airport.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu, Busbud or Checkmybus?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Airport Bus Express Ltd, flibco, Flibco or Abellio London to find the best option for your trip from London Waterloo (WAT) to London Stansted Airport.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from London Waterloo (WAT) to London Stansted Airport.
Journey information
Overview: Bus from London Waterloo (WAT) to London Stansted Airport
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Buses from London Waterloo (WAT) to London Stansted Airport run on average 63 times per day, taking around 1h 4m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £14 but you can travel from only £13 by train.
There are 62 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 01:17, the last at 23:28. The fastest coach covers the 50 km distance in 1h 32m.
Distance 50 km |
Average bus duration 1h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Buses per day 63 |
Direct buses 62 |
Fastest bus 1h 32m |
First bus 01:17 |
Last bus 23:28 |
Bus providers: National Express, Airport Bus Express Ltd, flibco, Flibco, Abellio London from London Waterloo (WAT) to London Stansted AirportYou can travel by bus between London Waterloo (WAT) to London Stansted Airport with National Express, Airport Bus Express Ltd, flibco, Flibco, Abellio London for as low as £13. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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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.
- Airport Bus Express Ltd
- The coaches are PSVAR-compliant, indicating accessibility features.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Flibco
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- must be placed on the floor during the journey.
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