Oxford to London Stansted Airport bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Oxford to London Stansted Airport

Showing times and prices for 20 Feb

Cheapest price

£39

Average price

£41

Fastest journey

3 h 40 m

Average duration

3 h 47 m

Buses per day

69

Distance

105 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Oxford 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 to London Stansted Airport will cost around £41 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £39.

Fast coaches

Of the 69 buses that leave Oxford for London Stansted Airport every day 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 105 km distance in an average of 3 h 47 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 40 m .

The slowest buses will take 3 h 54 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.

National ExpressNX423 · NXA8
04:454h55
Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
09:40Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
£391One-way
1 change
National ExpressOLOXT · NXA8
15:345h01
Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride
20:35Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
£411One-way
1 change
National ExpressOLOXT · NXA8
10:005h20
Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
15:20Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
£411One-way
1 change
National ExpressOLOXT · NXA8
13:344h51
Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride
18:25Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
£411One-way
1 change
National ExpressOLOXT · NXA8
18:434h12
Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride
22:55Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
£411One-way
1 change

Travel Information

Compare coach and train for Oxford to London Stansted Airport

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Oxford to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, and a train costs an average of £18.

Distance: 105 km

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Coach
Train

£35

Average Price

Cheapest

£58

Average Price

4h 19m

Average total duration

3h 49m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 43m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 13m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

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Live departures

Oxford to London Stansted Airport bus times

The table below shows live departures for Oxford to London Stansted Airport coaches for today, Thursday 19 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

Last updated at 15:10
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
national_expressNX737
Delayed
23:15 00:50Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
3h40
11:30 11:30Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX737
Delayed
23:15 04:05Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
3h40
11:30 11:30Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX737
Delayed
23:15 06:05Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
4h05
11:30 11:30Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX737
Delayed
23:15 08:00Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
4h20
12:20 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX737
Delayed
23:15 11:40Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
3h50
15:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX737
Delayed
23:15 13:45Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
4h10
17:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX737
Delayed
23:15 16:25Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
4h05
20:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressNX737
Delayed
23:15 18:50Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
3h50
22:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 changesdirect
Friday 20 February
national_expressOLOXT · NXA8
Delayed
13:30 00:36Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride
3h54
04:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1 change
national_expressNX737
Delayed
06:05 00:50Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
3h40
07:00 07:00Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressOLOXT · NXA801:15 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
4h15
05:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station1 change
national_expressOLOXT · NXA8
Delayed
13:30 01:36Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride
3h54
05:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1 change
national_expressOLOXT · NXA802:15 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
4h35
06:50 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station1 change
national_expressOLOXT · NXA8
Delayed
13:30 02:36Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride
4h14
06:50 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1 change
national_expressOLOXT · NXA8
Delayed
13:30 03:36Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride
4h14
07:50 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1 change
national_expressNX737
Delayed
06:05 04:05Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
3h40
07:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressOLOXT · NXA8
Delayed
13:30 04:21Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride
4h09
08:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1 change
national_expressOLOXT · NXA804:30 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
4h35
09:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station1 change
national_expressNX423 · NXA804:45 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
4h55
09:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station1 change
national_expressOLOXT · NXA8
Delayed
13:30 04:51Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride
4h14
09:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1 change
national_expressOLOXT · NXA8
Delayed
13:30 05:44Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride
4h26
10:10 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1 change
national_expressNX737
On time
06:05 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
4h05
10:10 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressOLOXT · NXA806:20 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
5h15
11:35 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station1 change
national_expressOLOXT · NXA8
Delayed
13:30 06:28Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride
4h37
11:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1 change
national_expressOLOXT · NXA806:40 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
5h30
12:10 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station1 change
national_expressOLOXT · NXA8
Delayed
13:30 06:50Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride
4h45
11:35 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1 change
national_expressOLOXT · NXA8
Delayed
13:30 07:10Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride
5h00
12:10 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1 change
national_expressOLOXT · NXA8
Delayed
13:30 07:51Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride
4h49
12:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1 change
national_expressNX737
On time
08:00 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
4h20
12:20 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressOLOXT · NXA8
Delayed
13:30 08:11Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride
4h59
13:10 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1 change
national_expressOLOXT · NXA808:15 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
5h25
13:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station1 change
national_expressOLOXT · NXA808:30 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
5h45
14:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station1 change
national_expressOLOXT · NXA8
Delayed
13:30 08:48Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride
4h52
13:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1 change
national_expressOLOXT · NXA809:00 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
5h45
14:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station1 change
national_expressOLOXT · NXA8
Delayed
13:30 09:03Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride
5h12
14:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1 change
national_expressOLOXT · NXA8
Delayed
13:30 09:34Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride
5h11
14:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1 change
national_expressOLOXT · NXA810:00 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
5h20
15:20 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station1 change
national_expressOLOXT · NXA8
Delayed
13:30 10:34Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride
4h46
15:20 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1 change
national_expressOLOXT · NXA8
Delayed
13:30 11:07Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride
4h48
15:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1 change
national_expressOLOXT · NXA8
Delayed
13:30 11:34Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride
4h56
16:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1 change
national_expressNX737
On time
11:40 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
3h50
15:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressOLOXT · NXA812:00 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
5h25
17:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station1 change
national_expressOLOXT · NXA8
Delayed
13:30 12:04Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride
4h56
17:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1 change
national_expressOLOXT · NXA8
Delayed
13:30 12:34Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride
4h51
17:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1 change
national_expressOLOXT · NXA8
Delayed
13:30 13:03Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride
4h52
17:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1 change
national_expressOLOXT · NXA8
On time
13:34 Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride
4h51
18:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1 change
national_expressNX737
On time
13:45 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
4h10
17:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressOLOXT · NXA814:00 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
5h20
19:20 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station1 change
national_expressOLOXT · NXA8
On time
14:03 Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride
4h57
19:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1 change
national_expressOLOXT · NXA814:30 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
5h15
19:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station1 change
national_expressOLOXT · NXA8
On time
14:35 Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride
4h45
19:20 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1 change
national_expressOLOXT · NXA8
On time
15:04 Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride
4h41
19:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1 change
national_expressOLOXT · NXA8
On time
15:34 Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride
5h01
20:35 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1 change
national_expressOLOXT · NXA8
On time
16:09 Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride
4h46
20:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1 change
national_expressNX737
On time
16:25 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
4h05
20:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressOLOXT · NXA8
On time
16:43 Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride
4h42
21:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1 change
national_expressOLOXT · NXA8
On time
17:11 Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride
4h44
21:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1 change
national_expressOLOXT · NXA8
On time
18:04 Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride
4h21
22:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1 change
national_expressOLOXT · NXA8
On time
18:43 Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride
4h12
22:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1 change
national_expressNX737
On time
18:50 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
3h50
22:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressOLOXT · NXA8
On time
19:02 Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride
4h23
23:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1 change
national_expressOLOXT · NXA8
On time
19:40 Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride
4h10
23:50 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1 change
national_expressOLOXT · NXA8
On time
20:17 Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride
4h03
00:20 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1 change
national_expressOLOXT · NXA8
On time
20:56 Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride
4h04
01:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1 change
national_expressOLOXT · NXA6
On time
21:41 Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride
4h44
02:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1 change
national_expressOLOXT · NXA8
On time
22:40 Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride
4h05
02:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1 change
national_expressOLOXT · NXA8
On time
23:10 Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride
4h05
03:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1 change
national_expressOLOXT · NXA8
On time
23:38 Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride
4h07
03:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Oxford to London Stansted Airport

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Buses from Oxford to London Stansted Airport run on average 44 times per day, taking around 3h 49m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £19 but you can travel from only £18 by train.

There are 8 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 04:45, the last at 23:15. The fastest coach covers the 105 km distance in 3h 50m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from £18
Distance
105 km
Average bus duration
3h 49m
Cheapest ticket price
£19
Buses per day
44
Direct buses
8
Fastest bus
3h 50m
First bus
04:45
Last bus
23:15
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from £18

Bus providers: National Express from Oxford to London Stansted AirportYou can travel by bus between Oxford to London Stansted Airport with National Express for as low as £18. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

National Express

About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 50m
Cheapest Price
£19
National Express frequency
44 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.

FAQs: Oxford to London Stansted Airport coach

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Oxford 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.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Oxford to London Stansted Airport can start from as little as £19 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Oxford to London Stansted Airport is £35; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from Oxford to London Stansted Airport is 3h 50m to travel the 105 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest coach from Oxford to London Stansted Airport leaves at 4:45. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Oxford to London Stansted Airport leaves at 23:15.
Yes, there are 8 direct coaches a day from Oxford to London Stansted Airport with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
When taking a coach from Oxford to London Stansted Airport, you can count on National Express for the best way to get you to London Stansted Airport. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Oxford and London Stansted Airport and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
A trip to London Stansted Airport from Oxford is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3h 50m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Oxford to London Stansted Airport is December.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Oxford and London Stansted Airport including taking a coach and train.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Oxford to London Stansted Airport:
  • National Express
    • Assistance
    • Priority seating
    • Accessible toilets.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Oxford to London Stansted Airport for coach company National Express.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Oxford to London Stansted Airport depends on the coach companies:
  • 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.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company National Express.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from Oxford to London Stansted Airport.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Oxford to London Stansted Airport:
  • National Express
    • Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from Oxford to London Stansted Airport:
  • National Express
    • 10€ per additional bag.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Oxford to London Stansted Airport.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Oxford to London Stansted Airport with the following coach company: National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Oxford to London Stansted Airport with the following coach company: National Express.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Oxford to London Stansted Airport with the following coach company: National Express.

popular bus stations

Important Stations and Airports in Oxford and London Stansted Airport

Oxford
London
Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus StationWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-22:00
carConnection
Car connection
George Street
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Café Nero (in the station)
  • The Four Candles (0.2 km)
  • The White Rabbit (0.3 km).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available near the waiting area.
Public transport options for Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station
  • Bus: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 27, 28, 31, 35, 36, 40, 41, 44, 46, 63, 66, 70, 77, 100, 280, 500, S1, S2, S3, S5, S8, S9, X3, X13, X32, X39, X40, X90
Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride
information
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