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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Plymouth to London Stansted Airport
Cheapest price
£33
Average price
£49
Fastest journey
7 h 50 m
Average duration
8 h 29 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
351 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Plymouth 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 Plymouth to London Stansted Airport will cost around £49 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £33.
Of the 4 buses that leave Plymouth for London Stansted Airport every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 351 km distance in an average of 8 h 29 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 9 h 17 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 coach, train and flight for Plymouth to London Stansted Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Plymouth to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £29. 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 £29, and a train costs an average of £42.
Distance: 351 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£57 Average Price Cheapest | £78 Average Price | £59 Average Price |
7h 37m Average total duration 7h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 58m Average total duration 4h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Plymouth to London Stansted Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Plymouth to London Stansted Airport coaches for today, Saturday 21 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX404 · NX728 | On time 23:15 Plymouth, Coach Station | 9h40 | 08:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
| Sunday 22 February | |||||
| 00:30 Plymouth | 8h20 | 08:50 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 06:35 Plymouth | 7h50 | 14:25 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 09:15 Plymouth | 9h17 | 18:32 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 12:10 Plymouth | 8h30 | 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 Plymouth 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 Plymouth to London Stansted Airport.
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Plymouth to London Stansted Airport
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Buses from Plymouth to London Stansted Airport run on average 7 times per day, taking around 7h 7m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £29 but you can travel from only £19 by flight.
The earliest coach runs at 00:30, the last at 23:15. The fastest coach covers the 351 km distance in 7h 10m.
Distance 351 km |
Average bus duration 7h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £29 |
Buses per day 7 |
Fastest bus 7h 10m |
First bus 00:30 |
Last bus 23:15 |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus from Plymouth to London Stansted AirportYou can travel by bus between Plymouth 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: Plymouth to London Stansted Airport coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Plymouth 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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