The cheapest and fastest coaches from Old Street (OLD) to London Stansted Airport
Cheapest price
£19
Average price
£19
Fastest journey
1 h 20 m
Average duration
1 h 20 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
47 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Old Street (OLD) 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 Old Street (OLD) to London Stansted Airport will cost around £19 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £19.
Of the 1 buses that leave Old Street (OLD) for London Stansted Airport every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 47 km distance in an average of 1 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 20 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 train and coach for Old Street (OLD) to London Stansted Airport
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Old Street (OLD) to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, and a train costs an average of £14.
Distance: 47 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£17 Average Price Cheapest | £17 Average Price |
1h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m Average total duration 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Old Street (OLD) to London Stansted Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Old Street (OLD) to London Stansted Airport coaches for tomorrow, Sunday 8 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 12:25 Old Street (OLD) | 1h20 | 13:45 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Old Street (OLD) to London Stansted Airport by train or coach
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Why should you book Old Street (OLD) 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 Go Ahead London to find the best option for your trip from Old Street (OLD) to London Stansted Airport.
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare National Express with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Old Street (OLD) 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 Go Ahead London to find the best option for your trip from Old Street (OLD) to London Stansted Airport.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Old Street (OLD) to London Stansted Airport.
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Old Street (OLD) to London Stansted Airport
Buses from Old Street (OLD) to London Stansted Airport run on average 137 times per day, taking around 1h 9m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £10 if you book in advance.
There are 137 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 06:25, the last at 22:30. The fastest coach covers the 47 km distance in 1h 20m.
Distance 47 km |
Average bus duration 1h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Buses per day 137 |
Direct buses 137 |
Fastest bus 1h 20m |
First bus 06:25 |
Last bus 22:30 |
Bus providers: National Express, Airport Bus Express Ltd, Flibco, flibco, Go Ahead London, Arriva UK, Stagecoach London from Old Street (OLD) to London Stansted AirportYou can travel by bus between Old Street (OLD) to London Stansted Airport with National Express, Airport Bus Express Ltd, Flibco, flibco, Go Ahead London, Arriva UK, Stagecoach London for as low as £10. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Old Street (OLD) to London Stansted Airport coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Old Street (OLD) 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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