The cheapest and fastest coaches from Plymouth to Stansted
Cheapest price
£64
Average price
£80
Fastest journey
6 h 55 m
Average duration
7 h 43 m
Buses per day
9
Distance
350 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Plymouth to Stansted is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Plymouth to Stansted will cost around £80 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £64.
To travel from Plymouth to Stansted you need to make at least one change.
NX504 · NXA8
NX406 · NXA8
NX504 · NX727
NX504 · NX727
NX501 · NX727
NX504 · NX727
NX504 · NX728
NX504 · NX727
NX406 · NXA8
NX504 · NX727Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Plymouth to Stansted
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Plymouth to Stansted among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £19, and a train costs an average of £42.
Distance: 350 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£63 Average Price | £69 Average Price | £61 Average Price Cheapest |
7h 21m Average total duration 6h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 41m Average total duration 4h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 2m Average total duration Fastest 2h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Plymouth to Stansted bus times
The table below shows live departures for Plymouth to Stansted coaches for today, Saturday 7 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 09:15 Plymouth | 9h17 | 18:32 Stansted | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:10 Plymouth | 8h30 | 20:40 Stansted | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 8 March | |||||
NX406 · NXA8 | On time 00:30 Plymouth, Coach Station | 8h20 | 08:50 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets Plymouth to Stansted by coach, train or flight
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Plymouth to Stansted
Buses from Plymouth to Stansted run on average 7 times per day, taking around 6h 51m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £37 but you can travel from only £19 by flight.
The earliest coach runs at 00:30, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 350 km distance in 7h 10m.
Distance 350 km |
Average bus duration 6h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £37 |
Buses per day 7 |
Fastest bus 7h 10m |
First bus 00:30 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: National Express from Plymouth to StanstedYou can travel by bus between Plymouth to Stansted with National Express for as low as £19. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
National Express
FAQs: Plymouth to Stansted coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Plymouth 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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