The cheapest and fastest coaches from Oxford station (OXF) to London Stansted Airport
Cheapest price on 07 Sept
£21
Average ticket price on 07 Sept
£29
Fastest journey on 07 Sept
3 h 40 m
Average journey duration on 07 Sept
4 h 21 m
Buses on 07 Sept
6
Distance
106 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Oxford station (OXF) 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 Oxford station (OXF) to London Stansted Airport will cost around £29 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £21.
On Mon 07 Sept, we found 6 buses from Oxford station (OXF) to London Stansted Airport, including 6 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 106 km distance in an average of 4 h 21 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 40 m .
The slowest buses will take 4 h 55 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.
5:303h40Oxford station (OXF)9:10London Stansted Airport£211One-way0 changes
8:004h20Oxford station (OXF)12:20London Stansted Airport£211One-way0 changes
12:454h10Oxford station (OXF)16:55London Stansted Airport£211One-way0 changes
3:454h55Oxford station (OXF)8:40London Stansted Airport£311One-way0 changes
4:454h55Oxford station (OXF)9:40London Stansted Airport£381One-way0 changes
5:303h40Oxford station (OXF)9:10London Stansted Airport£211One-way0 changes
12:454h10Oxford station (OXF)16:55London Stansted Airport£211One-way0 changes
8:004h20Oxford station (OXF)12:20London Stansted Airport£211One-way0 changes
14:484h41Oxford station (OXF)19:29London Stansted Airport£401One-way0 changes
4:454h55Oxford station (OXF)9:40London Stansted Airport£381One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Oxford station (OXF) to London Stansted Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oxford station (OXF) to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 58m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £27, while a train costs an average of £30.
Distance: 106 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£27 Average Price Cheapest | £30 Average Price | £27 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 17m Average total duration 3h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 58m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m 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 Oxford station (OXF) to London Stansted Airport:
A coach is £2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford station (OXF) to London Stansted Airport costing on average £30.
Other travel options to London Stansted Airport take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 47m.
Tickets start at around £27 compared to roughly £27 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £0.28. The journey takes 3h 47m versus 1h 50m 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.
Direct services are operated by National Express.
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.
Live departures
Oxford station (OXF) to London Stansted Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Oxford station (OXF) to London Stansted Airport coaches for tomorrow, Monday 7 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 3:45 Oxford station (OXF) | 4h55 | 8:40 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 4:45 Oxford station (OXF) | 4h55 | 9:40 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 5:30 Oxford station (OXF) | 3h40 | 9:10 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:00 Oxford station (OXF) | 4h20 | 12:20 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:45 Oxford station (OXF) | 4h10 | 16:55 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:48 Oxford station (OXF) | 4h41 | 19:29 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Oxford station (OXF) to London Stansted Airport
Buses from Oxford station (OXF) to London Stansted Airport run on average 51 times per day, taking around 3h 47m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £17 if you book in advance.
There are 7 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 03:05, the last at 17:50. The fastest coach covers the 106 km distance in 3h 40m.
Distance 106 km |
Average bus duration 3h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Buses per day 51 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 3h 40m |
First bus 3:05 |
Last bus 17:50 |
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Bus providers: National Express from Oxford station (OXF) to London Stansted AirportYou can travel by bus between Oxford station (OXF) to London Stansted Airport with National Express for as low as £17. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Oxford station (OXF) to London Stansted Airport coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Oxford station (OXF) 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.
- 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.
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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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