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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Oxford to Stansted
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 05 Sept
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£41
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£43
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
3 h 42 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
3 h 46 m
Buses on 05 Sept
30
Distance
104 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Oxford to Stansted is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Oxford to Stansted will cost around £43 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £41.
Fast coaches
On Sat 05 Sept, we found 30 buses from Oxford to Stansted, including 8 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 104 km distance in an average of 3 h 46 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 42 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 h 52 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.
OLOXT · NXA815:125h17Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station20:29Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£411One-way1 change- OLOXT · NXA89:145h26Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station14:40Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£411One-way1 change
- OLOXT · NXA819:304h50Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station0:20Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£411One-way1 change
- OLOXT · NXA85:304h20Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station9:50Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£411One-way1 change
- OLOXT · NXA85:004h20Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station9:20Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£411One-way1 change
- NX7376:303h42Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station10:12Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£451One-way0 changes
- NX7370:503h42Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station4:32Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£491One-way0 changes
- NX7374:053h42Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station7:47Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£451One-way0 changes
- NX7378:303h52Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station12:22Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£451One-way0 changes
- NX73716:403h52Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station20:32Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£451One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Oxford to Stansted
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Oxford to Stansted 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 42m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £27, while a train costs an average of £31.
Distance: 104 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£27 Average Price Cheapest | £31 Average Price | £22 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 21m Average total duration 3h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 49m 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 |
The cheapest way to travel from Oxford to Stansted is a coach with an average price of £27.
This is compared to other travel options from Oxford to Stansted:
A coach is £4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford to Stansted costing on average £31.
The fastest way to travel from Oxford to Stansted is by train with an average journey time of 2h 12m.
Other travel options to Stansted take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 51m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Oxford and Stansted including taking a coach and train.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.
Tickets start at around £27 compared to roughly £22 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-5.03. The journey takes 3h 51m versus 1h 49m 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.
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 to Stansted bus times
The table below shows live departures for Oxford to Stansted coaches for tomorrow, Saturday 5 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OLOXT · NXA8 | 0:01 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h29 | 4:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
| NX737 | 0:50 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 3h42 | 4:32 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| OLOXT · NXA8 | 1:00 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h30 | 5:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
| OLOXT · NXA8 | 2:00 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h20 | 6:20 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
| OLOXT · NXA8 | 3:00 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h20 | 7:20 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
| NX737 | 4:05 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 3h42 | 7:47 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| OLOXT · NXA8 | 5:00 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h20 | 9:20 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
| OLOXT · NXA8 | 5:30 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h20 | 9:50 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
| NX737 | 6:30 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 3h42 | 10:12 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| OLOXT · NXA8 | 7:05 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 5h05 | 12:10 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
| NX737 | 8:30 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 3h52 | 12:22 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| OLOXT · NXA8 | 8:54 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 5h16 | 14:10 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
| OLOXT · NXA8 | 9:14 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 5h26 | 14:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
| OLOXT · NXA8 | 9:46 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 5h24 | 15:10 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
| NX737 | 11:40 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 3h52 | 15:32 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| OLOXT · NXA8 | 12:05 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 5h30 | 17:35 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
| NX737 | 14:05 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 3h52 | 17:57 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| OLOXT · NXA8 | 14:34 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 5h25 | 19:59 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
| OLOXT · NXA8 | 15:12 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 5h17 | 20:29 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
| NX737 | 16:40 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 3h52 | 20:32 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| OLOXT · NXA8 | 17:00 Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 5h25 | 22:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
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Why should you book Oxford to Stansted coaches with Omio?
National Express operates all coaches services from Oxford to Stansted.
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Oxford to Stansted
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from Oxford to Stansted run on average 44 times per day, taking around 3h 51m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £17 but you can travel from only £17 by train.
There are 8 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:01, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 104 km distance in 3h 42m.
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 £17
Distance 104 km |
Average bus duration 3h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Buses per day 44 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 3h 42m |
First bus 0:01 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 1 day |
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 £17
Bus providers: National Express from Oxford to StanstedYou can travel by bus between Oxford to Stansted with National Express for as low as £17. 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 National Express Duration
3h 42m
Cheapest National Express Price
£17
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.
What's included in each class
Compare National Express classes and the amenities included in each one.
FAQs: Oxford to Stansted coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Oxford 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.
Cheap coach tickets from Oxford to Stansted can start from as little as £17 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Oxford to Stansted is £27; 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 Stansted is 3h 42m to travel the 104 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 Stansted leaves at 0:01. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Oxford to Stansted leaves at 23:50.
Yes, there are 8 direct coaches a day from Oxford to Stansted with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
When taking a coach from Oxford to Stansted, you can count on National Express for the best way to get you to Stansted. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Oxford and Stansted and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
When departing from Oxford , you have various coach station options to start your route from including Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station, Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride . When arriving in Stansted , you can end your route in coach stations like Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station.Passengers board the coach most frequently from Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station, which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station, located 1 away from the city centre.
A trip to Stansted from Oxford is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3h 42m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Oxford to Stansted is July.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Oxford and Stansted including taking a coach and train.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Oxford to Stansted:
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Oxford to Stansted for coach company National Express.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Oxford to Stansted 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 Stansted.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Oxford to Stansted:
- 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 Stansted:
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Oxford to Stansted.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Oxford to Stansted with the following coach company: National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Oxford to Stansted with the following coach company: National Express.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Oxford to Stansted with the following coach company: National Express.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Oxford and Stansted
Most Oxford to Stansted buses use the Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station to Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Oxford and Stansted bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Departure bus stations in Oxford
Arrival bus stations in Stansted
Which Oxford station do buses to Stansted leave from?
Buses from Oxford to Stansted leave from Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station. The station is from Oxford city centre at Gloucester Green, Oxford OX1 2BU, United Kingdom.
Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus StationGloucester Green, Oxford OX1 2BU, United Kingdom
City-centre transport
Getting to Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station from Oxford city centre
Bus400, N400 · 11m · £2 · every ~19 min
Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station bus station facilities and services
Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Café Nero (in the station), The Four Candles (0.2 km), The White Rabbit (0.3 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station: Elevators, ramps.
Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride
City-centre transport
Getting to Oxford,Thornhill Park and Ride from Oxford city centre
BusX20, 120 · 20m · £4 · every ~10 min
Lgw, Lhr, 400, N400 · 23m · £4 · every ~30 min
400, N400 · 25m · £4 · every ~19 min
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