Standard
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
Cheapest price on 03 Sept
£21
Average ticket price on 03 Sept
£21
Fastest journey on 03 Sept
2 h 15 m
Average journey duration on 03 Sept
2 h 15 m
Buses on 03 Sept
1
Distance
45 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) 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 Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) to London Stansted Airport will cost around £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £21.
On Thu 03 Sept, we found 1 buses from Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) to London Stansted Airport, including 1 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 45 km distance in an average of 2 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 15 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 15 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.


Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 58m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, while a train costs an average of £32.
Distance: 45 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£20 Average Price Cheapest | £32 Average Price | £10 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 12m Average total duration 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 58m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) to London Stansted Airport:
A coach is £12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) to London Stansted Airport costing on average £32.
Other travel options to London Stansted Airport take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 42m.
Tickets start at around £20 compared to roughly £10 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-9.97. The journey takes 1h 42m versus 56m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
The table below shows live departures for Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) to London Stansted Airport coaches for today, Wednesday 2 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 15:40 Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) | 2h15 | 17:55 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) to London Stansted Airport run on average 26 times per day, taking around 1h 42m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £19 if you book in advance.
There are 15 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 14:40, the last at 19:45. The fastest coach covers the 45 km distance in 1h 57m.
Distance 45 km |
Average bus duration 1h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Buses per day 26 |
Direct buses 15 |
Fastest bus 1h 57m |
First bus 14:40 |
Last bus 19:45 |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Luton Airport Parkway (LTN) 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.

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