The cheapest and fastest coaches from Peterborough to Stansted
Cheapest price
£21
Average price
£21
Fastest journey
2 h 22 m
Average duration
2 h 22 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
83 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Peterborough to Stansted is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Peterborough to Stansted will cost around £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £21.
Of the 1 buses that leave Peterborough for Stansted 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 83 km distance in an average of 2 h 22 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 22 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 22 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 Peterborough to Stansted
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Peterborough to Stansted among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £14, and a coach costs an average of £21.
Distance: 83 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£25 Average Price | £21 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 13m Average total duration 1h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Peterborough to Stansted bus times
The table below shows live departures for Peterborough to Stansted coaches for tomorrow, Friday 20 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 08:13 Peterborough | 2h22 | 10:35 Stansted | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Peterborough to Stansted
Buses from Peterborough to Stansted run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 43m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £21 but you can travel from only £14 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 00:30, the last at 23:15. The fastest coach covers the 83 km distance in 2h 15m.
Distance 83 km |
Average bus duration 1h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 2h 15m |
First bus 00:30 |
Last bus 23:15 |
Bus providers: National Express from Peterborough to StanstedYou can travel by bus between Peterborough to Stansted with National Express for as low as £14. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
National Express
FAQs: Peterborough to Stansted coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Peterborough 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.

- 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.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
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