The cheapest and fastest coaches from Norwich to Stansted
Cheapest price
£29
Average price
£36
Fastest journey
2 h 33 m
Average duration
2 h 38 m
Buses per day
17
Distance
109 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Norwich to Stansted is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Norwich to Stansted will cost around £36 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £29.
Of the 17 buses that leave Norwich for Stansted every day 15 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 109 km distance in an average of 2 h 38 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 33 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 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.
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Compare coach and train for Norwich to Stansted
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Norwich to Stansted among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £27, and a train costs an average of £16.
Distance: 109 km
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£30 Average Price Cheapest | £37 Average Price |
3h 26m Average total duration 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Norwich to Stansted bus times
The table below shows live departures for Norwich to Stansted coaches for today, Friday 7 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX727 | 05:50 Norwich, Bus Station | 3h00 | 08:50 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX491 · NXA8 | On time 06:12 Norwich, University Of East Anglia | 6h18 | 12:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX727 | 07:15 Norwich, Bus Station | 2h50 | 10:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX727 | 08:40 Norwich, Bus Station | 3h00 | 11:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX491 · NXA8 | On time 09:45 Norwich, University Of East Anglia | 6h00 | 15:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX727 | 10:05 Norwich, Bus Station | 3h00 | 13:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX727 | 11:45 Norwich, Bus Station | 3h00 | 14:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX728 | 13:30 Norwich, University Of East Anglia | 3h35 | 17:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX728 | 13:55 Norwich, Bus Station | 3h10 | 17:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX728 | 15:40 Norwich, University Of East Anglia | 3h35 | 19:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX728 | 16:05 Norwich, Bus Station | 3h10 | 19:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX727 | 23:35 Norwich, Bus Station | 2h45 | 02:20 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX727 | 23:47 Norwich, University Of East Anglia | 2h33 | 02:20 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 8 November | |||||
NX727 | 01:50 Norwich, Bus Station | 2h45 | 04:35 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX727 | 02:02 Norwich, University Of East Anglia | 2h33 | 04:35 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX727 | 04:05 Norwich, Bus Station | 2h45 | 06:50 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX727 | 04:17 Norwich, University Of East Anglia | 2h33 | 06:50 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Norwich to Stansted
Buses from Norwich to Stansted run on average 14 times per day, taking around 2h 56m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £27 but you can travel from only £16 by train.
There are 12 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:24, the last at 23:47. The fastest coach covers the 109 km distance in 2h 33m.
Distance 109 km |
Average bus duration 2h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 2h 33m |
First bus 00:24 |
Last bus 23:47 |
Bus providers: National Express from Norwich to StanstedYou can travel by bus between Norwich to Stansted with National Express for as low as £16. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Norwich to Stansted coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Norwich to Stansted 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 Stansted, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Norwich, Bus Station, which is located around 0.9 miles (1.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station, located 1.9 miles (3.1 km) away from the city centre.
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