The cheapest and fastest coaches from Penzance to London Stansted Airport
Cheapest price
£56
Average price
£71
Fastest journey
12 h 22 m
Average duration
12 h 58 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
451 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Penzance 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 Penzance to London Stansted Airport will cost around £71 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £56.
Of the 5 buses that leave Penzance for London Stansted Airport every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 451 km distance in an average of 12 h 58 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 12 h 22 m .
The slowest buses will take 14 h 10 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.
4:0013h32Penzance17:32London Stansted Airport£561One-way0 changes
4:4514h10Penzance18:55London Stansted Airport£621One-way0 changes
7:1812h22Penzance19:40London Stansted Airport£701One-way0 changes
21:1012h25Penzance9:35London Stansted Airport£781One-way0 changes
8:1812h22Penzance20:40London Stansted Airport£911One-way0 changes
8:1812h22Penzance20:40London Stansted Airport£911One-way0 changes
7:1812h22Penzance19:40London Stansted Airport£701One-way0 changes
21:1012h25Penzance9:35London Stansted Airport£781One-way0 changes
4:0013h32Penzance17:32London Stansted Airport£561One-way0 changes
4:4514h10Penzance18:55London Stansted Airport£621One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Penzance to London Stansted Airport
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Penzance to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £46. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £46, and a flight costs an average of £19.
Distance: 451 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Flight |
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£67 Average Price Cheapest | £87 Average Price | £106 Average Price |
11h 31m Average total duration 11h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 58m Average total duration 6h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Penzance to London Stansted Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Penzance to London Stansted Airport coaches for today, Sunday 24 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX504 · NXA8 | Delayed 18:45 5:00Penzance | 13h32 | 18:32 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX504 · NX727 | Delayed 18:45 8:25Penzance | 12h15 | 20:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX406 · NXA8 | On time 21:25 Penzance | 11h25 | 8:50 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX106 · NX504 · NX728 | On time 22:05 Penzance | 12h30 | 10:35 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2 changes | |
| Monday 25 May | |||||
![]() | 4:00 Penzance | 13h32 | 17:32 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 4:45 Penzance | 14h10 | 18:55 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:18 Penzance | 12h22 | 19:40 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:18 Penzance | 12h22 | 20:40 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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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 FlixBus to find the best option for your trip from Penzance to London Stansted Airport.
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus to find the best option for your trip from Penzance to London Stansted Airport.
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Penzance to London Stansted Airport
Buses from Penzance to London Stansted Airport run on average 5 times per day, taking around 11h 1m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £46 but you can travel from only £19 by flight.
The earliest coach runs at 03:45, the last at 21:25. The fastest coach covers the 451 km distance in 11h 25m.
Distance 451 km |
Average bus duration 11h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price £46 |
Buses per day 5 |
Fastest bus 11h 25m |
First bus 3:45 |
Last bus 21:25 |
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Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus from Penzance to London Stansted AirportYou can travel by bus between Penzance to London Stansted Airport with National Express, FlixBus for as low as £19. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Penzance to London Stansted Airport coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Penzance 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.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- 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.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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