The cheapest and fastest coaches from Northampton to London Stansted Airport
Cheapest price
£37
Average price
£43
Fastest journey
3 h 30 m
Average duration
3 h 54 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
88 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Northampton 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 Northampton to London Stansted Airport will cost around £43 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £37.
To travel from Northampton to London Stansted Airport you need to make at least one change.
NX440 · NXA604:503h30Northampton, Town Centre08:20Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£371One-way1 change
NX707 · NX73713:554h00Northampton, Town Centre17:55Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£431One-way1 change
NX707 · NX73718:404h00Northampton, Town Centre22:40Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£431One-way1 change
NX707 · NX73706:153h55Northampton, Town Centre10:10Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£431One-way1 change
NX707 · NX73716:104h20Northampton, Town Centre20:30Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£441One-way1 change
NX440 · NXA604:503h30Northampton, Town Centre08:20Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£371One-way1 change
NX707 · NX73706:153h55Northampton, Town Centre10:10Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£431One-way1 change
NX707 · NX73713:554h00Northampton, Town Centre17:55Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£431One-way1 change
NX707 · NX73718:404h00Northampton, Town Centre22:40Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£431One-way1 change
NX707 · NX73711:254h05Northampton, Town Centre15:30Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£451One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Northampton to London Stansted Airport
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Northampton to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 1m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £24, and a train costs an average of £32.
Distance: 88 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£36 Average Price Cheapest | £70 Average Price |
3h 26m Average total duration 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 31m Average total duration Fastest 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Northampton to London Stansted Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Northampton to London Stansted Airport coaches for today, Tuesday 31 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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NX707 · NX737 | On time 02:15 Northampton, Town Centre | 4h30 | 06:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX440 · NXA6 | On time 03:50 Northampton, Town Centre | 3h30 | 07:20 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX707 · NX737 | On time 05:15 Northampton, Town Centre | 3h55 | 09:10 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX707 · NX737 | On time 10:25 Northampton, Town Centre | 4h05 | 14:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX707 · NX737 | On time 12:55 Northampton, Town Centre | 4h00 | 16:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX707 · NX737 | On time 15:10 Northampton, Town Centre | 4h20 | 19:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX707 · NX737 | On time 17:40 Northampton, Town Centre | 4h00 | 21:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Northampton to London Stansted Airport
Buses from Northampton to London Stansted Airport run on average 10 times per day, taking around 2h 56m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £24 if you book in advance.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 04:35, the last at 18:40. The fastest coach covers the 88 km distance in 3h 15m.
Distance 88 km |
Average bus duration 2h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 3h 15m |
First bus 04:35 |
Last bus 18:40 |
Bus providers: National Express from Northampton to London Stansted AirportYou can travel by bus between Northampton to London Stansted Airport with National Express for as low as £24. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Northampton to London Stansted Airport coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Northampton 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.
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- 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.
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- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
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- 10€ per additional bag.
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