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The cheapest and fastest coaches from London to London Stansted Airport
Showing times and prices for 18 Feb
Cheapest price
£14
Average price
£20
Fastest journey
1 h 25 m
Average duration
1 h 25 m
Buses per day
98
Distance
50 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London 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 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 £14.
Fast coaches
Of the 98 buses that leave London for London Stansted Airport every day 97 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 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.
NXA815:002h20
London, Victoria Coach Station17:20Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
£141One-way
0 changes
NXA811:302h10
London, Victoria Coach Station13:40Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
£151One-way
0 changes
NXA814:002h25
London, Victoria Coach Station16:25Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
£171One-way
0 changes
Flibco12:301h25
London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)13:55Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
£191One-way
0 changes
Flibco19:001h25
London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)20:25Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
£191One-way
0 changes
Flibco12:301h25
London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)13:55Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
£191One-way
0 changes
Flibco19:001h25
London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)20:25Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
£191One-way
0 changes
Flibco17:301h25
London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)18:55Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
£191One-way
0 changes
Flibco21:301h25
London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)22:55Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
£191One-way
0 changes
Flibco20:001h25
London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)21:25Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
£191One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for London to London Stansted Airport
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from London to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £13.
Distance: 50 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£17 Average Price Cheapest | £24 Average Price |
1h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 51m Average total duration 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
London to London Stansted Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for London to London Stansted Airport coaches for today, Tuesday 17 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
Last updated at 08:28
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flibco | 08:30 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 1h25 | 09:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Flibco | 09:00 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 1h25 | 10:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Flibco | 09:30 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 1h25 | 10:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Flibco | 10:00 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 1h25 | 11:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Flibco | 10:30 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 1h25 | 11:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Flibco | 11:00 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 1h25 | 12:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Flibco | 11:30 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 1h25 | 12:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Flibco | 12:00 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 1h25 | 13:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Flibco | 12:30 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 1h25 | 13:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Flibco | 13:00 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 1h25 | 14:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Flibco | 13:30 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 1h25 | 14:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Flibco | 14:00 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 1h25 | 15:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Flibco | 14:30 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 1h25 | 15:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Flibco | 15:00 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 1h25 | 16:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Flibco | 15:30 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 1h25 | 16:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Flibco | 16:00 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 1h25 | 17:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Flibco | 16:30 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 1h25 | 17:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Flibco | 17:00 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 1h25 | 18:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Flibco | 17:30 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 1h25 | 18:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Flibco | 18:00 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 1h25 | 19:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Flibco | 18:30 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 1h25 | 19:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Flibco | 19:00 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 1h25 | 20:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Flibco | 19:30 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 1h25 | 20:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Flibco | 20:00 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 1h25 | 21:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Flibco | 20:30 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 1h25 | 21:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Flibco | 21:00 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 1h25 | 22:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Flibco | 21:30 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 1h25 | 22:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Flibco | 22:00 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 1h25 | 23:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Flibco | 22:30 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 1h25 | 23:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Flibco | 23:00 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 1h25 | 00:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Flibco | 23:30 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 1h25 | 00:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA1 · NX737 | On time 23:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h00 | 04:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
| Wednesday 18 February | |||||
| Flibco | 00:00 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 1h25 | 01:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA6 | 00:10 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h15 | 02:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Flibco | 00:30 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 1h25 | 01:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA6 | 00:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h10 | 03:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Flibco | 01:00 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 1h25 | 02:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA8 | Delayed 04:00 01:00London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h45 | 05:50 05:50Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA8 | Delayed 04:00 01:30London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h45 | 05:50 05:50Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Flibco | 01:30 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 1h25 | 02:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Flibco | 02:00 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 1h25 | 03:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA8 | Delayed 04:00 02:00London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h45 | 05:50 05:50Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA8 | Delayed 04:00 02:20London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h45 | 05:50 05:50Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Flibco | 02:30 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 1h25 | 03:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA8 | Delayed 04:00 02:40London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h50 | 05:50 05:50Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA8 | Delayed 04:00 03:00London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h50 | 05:50 05:50Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Flibco | 03:00 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 1h25 | 04:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA8 | Delayed 04:00 03:20London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h50 | 05:50 05:50Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Flibco | 03:30 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 1h25 | 04:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA8 | Delayed 04:00 03:40London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h50 | 05:50 05:50Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA8 | On time 04:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h50 | 05:50 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Flibco | 04:00 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 1h25 | 05:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Flibco | 04:30 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 1h25 | 05:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA8 | On time 04:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h50 | 06:20 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Flibco | 05:00 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 1h25 | 06:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA8 | On time 05:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h50 | 06:50 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA8 | On time 05:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h50 | 07:20 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Flibco | 05:30 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 1h25 | 06:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Flibco | 06:00 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 1h25 | 07:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA8 | On time 06:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h50 | 07:50 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA8 | On time 06:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h00 | 08:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Flibco | 06:30 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 1h25 | 07:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA8 | On time 07:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h05 | 09:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Flibco | 07:00 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 1h25 | 08:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA8 | On time 07:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h10 | 09:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Flibco | 07:30 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 1h25 | 08:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA8 | On time 08:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h10 | 10:10 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Flibco | 08:00 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 1h25 | 09:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA8 | On time 08:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h05 | 10:35 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA8 | On time 09:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h05 | 11:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA8 | On time 09:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h05 | 11:35 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA8 | On time 10:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h10 | 12:10 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA8 | On time 10:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h10 | 12:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA8 | On time 11:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h10 | 13:10 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA8 | On time 11:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h10 | 13:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA8 | On time 12:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h10 | 14:10 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA8 | On time 12:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h10 | 14:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA8 | On time 13:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h10 | 15:10 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA8 | On time 13:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h15 | 15:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA8 | On time 14:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h25 | 16:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA8 | On time 14:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h25 | 16:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA8 | On time 15:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h20 | 17:20 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA8 | On time 15:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h20 | 17:50 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA8 | On time 16:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h20 | 18:20 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA8 | On time 16:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h25 | 18:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA8 | On time 17:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h15 | 19:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA8 | On time 17:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h10 | 19:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA8 | On time 18:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h05 | 20:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA8 | On time 18:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h05 | 20:35 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA8 | On time 19:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h55 | 20:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA8 | On time 19:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h55 | 21:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA8 | On time 20:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h55 | 21:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA8 | On time 20:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h55 | 22:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA8 | On time 21:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h55 | 22:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA8 | On time 21:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h55 | 23:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA8 | On time 22:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h50 | 23:50 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA8 | On time 22:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h50 | 00:20 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA8 | On time 23:10 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h50 | 01:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London to London Stansted Airport
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from London to London Stansted Airport run on average 100 times per day, taking around 1h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £12 if you book in advance.
There are 99 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 07:00, the last at 23:10. The fastest coach covers the 50 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
Distance 50 km |
Average bus duration 1h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Buses per day 100 |
Direct buses 99 |
Fastest bus 1h 25m |
First bus 07:00 |
Last bus 23:10 |
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
Bus providers: National Express, Airport Bus Express Ltd, Megabus, Flibco, flibco, Stagecoach London, Airport Bus Express from London to London Stansted AirportYou can travel by bus between London to London Stansted Airport with National Express, Airport Bus Express Ltd, Megabus, Flibco, flibco, Stagecoach London, Airport Bus Express for as low as £12. 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 50m
Cheapest Price
£14
National Express frequency
46 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.
Megabus
About
Megabus is a low-cost intercity bus service operating across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Known for its affordable fares, including promotional $1 tickets, Megabus offers routes connecting over 500 cities and university campuses in North America. The company provides amenities such as air conditioning, power outlets, free Wi-Fi, and onboard restrooms, with many routes utilizing double-decker buses for scenic views. Megabus aims to provide safe, convenient, and affordable express bus travel.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
50m
Cheapest Price
£20
Megabus frequency
39 a day
Luggage included
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).
Additional luggage
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.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Refund
If Megabus fails to provide on-time reliable service for reasons wholly within their control, refunds or alternative travel arrangements may be offered.
Pregnant on board
Being pregnant on board is allowed, but no specific details or restrictions are provided.
Unaccompagned minor
Unaccompanied minors under the age of 17 are not permitted to travel on Megabus.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cold food and drinks, as well as hot drinks with a lid, are allowed on board, but hot food is not.
Seat reservation
Reserved seats can be purchased for an additional fee, starting from £2.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
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
55m
Cheapest Price
£13
Airport Bus Express Ltd frequency
79 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
£12
Flibco frequency
47 a day
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
39m
Cheapest Price
£16
flibco frequency
84 a day
Stagecoach London
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 21m
Stagecoach London frequency
1 a day
Airport Bus Express
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 0m
Cheapest Price
£16
Airport Bus Express frequency
12 a day
FAQs: London to London Stansted Airport coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London 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.
Cheap coach tickets from London to London Stansted Airport can start from as little as £12 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for London to London Stansted Airport is £17; 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 to London Stansted Airport is 1h 25m to travel the 50 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 to London Stansted Airport leaves at 7:00. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from London to London Stansted Airport leaves at 23:10.
Yes, there are 99 direct coaches a day from London to London Stansted Airport with National Express, Airport Bus Express Ltd, Megabus, Flibco, flibco, Airport Bus Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
When taking a coach from London to London Stansted Airport, you can count on National Express, Airport Bus Express Ltd, Megabus, Flibco, flibco, Stagecoach London, Airport Bus Express 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 and London Stansted Airport and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
A day trip to London Stansted Airport from London 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 to London Stansted Airport is September.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between London and London Stansted Airport including taking a train and coach.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from London to London Stansted Airport:
- 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.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from London to London Stansted Airport for coach company National Express, Airport Bus Express Ltd, Megabus, Flibco.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from London to London Stansted Airport depends on the coach companies:
- 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.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company National Express.
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No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from London to London Stansted Airport.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from London to London Stansted Airport:
- 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.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from London to London Stansted Airport:
- 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.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the coach from London 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 to London Stansted Airport with the following coach company: National Express, Megabus
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from London to London Stansted Airport with the following coach company: National Express, Airport Bus Express Ltd, Megabus.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from London to London Stansted Airport with the following coach company: National Express, Airport Bus Express Ltd, Megabus.
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