Poole to London Stansted Airport bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Poole to London Stansted Airport

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 20 Oct

Cheapest price on 20 Oct

£23

Average ticket price on 20 Oct

£23

Fastest journey on 20 Oct

6 h 30 m

Average journey duration on 20 Oct

6 h 30 m

Buses on 20 Oct

2

Distance

204 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Poole 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 Poole to London Stansted Airport will cost around £23 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £23.

Fast coaches

On Tue 20 Oct, we found 2 buses from Poole to London Stansted Airport, including 2 direct services.

These direct buses cover the 204 km distance in an average of 6 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 30 m .

The slowest buses will take 6 h 30 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.

  • National Express
    14:556h30
    Poole
    21:25London Stansted Airport
    £231One-way
    0 changes
  • National Express
    15:556h30
    Poole
    22:25London Stansted Airport
    £231One-way
    0 changes

Journey information

Overview: Bus from Poole to London Stansted Airport

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Buses from Poole to London Stansted Airport run on average 24 times per day, taking around 4h 29m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £23 but you can travel from only £22 by train.

The earliest coach runs at 10:55, the last at 17:48. The fastest coach covers the 204 km distance in 3h 40m.

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 £22
Distance
204 km
Average bus duration
4h 29m
Cheapest ticket price
£23
Buses per day
24
Fastest bus
3h 40m
First bus
10:55
Last bus
17:48
Cheapest Month
Dec
Cheapest Day
Tue
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Mon
Least Busy Day
Sat
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 £22

Live departures

Poole to London Stansted Airport bus times

The table below shows live departures for Poole to London Stansted Airport coaches for tomorrow, Tuesday 20 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
National Express14:55 Poole
6h30
21:25 London Stansted Airport0 changesdirect
National Express15:55 Poole
6h30
22:25 London Stansted Airport0 changesdirect

This is the last bus of the day.

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National Express operates all coaches services from Poole to London Stansted Airport.
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Bus providers: National Express from Poole to London Stansted AirportYou can travel by bus between Poole to London Stansted Airport with National Express for as low as £22. 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 40m
Cheapest National Express Price
£23
National Express frequency
24 a day
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.

FAQs: Poole to London Stansted Airport coach

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Poole 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.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Poole to London Stansted Airport can start from as little as £23 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Poole to London Stansted Airport is £53; 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 Poole to London Stansted Airport is 3h 40m to travel the 204 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 Poole to London Stansted Airport leaves at 10:55. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Poole to London Stansted Airport leaves at 17:48.
There are 24 coaches a day from Poole to London Stansted Airport which require at least one change with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.
When taking a coach from Poole to London Stansted Airport, you can count on National Express for the best way to get you to London Stansted Airport. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Poole and London Stansted Airport and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Poole and London Stansted Airport including taking a coach and train.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Poole to London Stansted Airport:
  • National Express
    • Assistance
    • Priority seating
    • Accessible toilets.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Poole to London Stansted Airport for coach company National Express.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Poole to London Stansted Airport 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 Poole to London Stansted Airport.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Poole to London Stansted Airport:
  • 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 Poole to London Stansted Airport:
  • National Express
    • 10€ per additional bag.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Poole to London Stansted Airport.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Poole to London Stansted Airport with the following coach company: National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Poole to London Stansted Airport with the following coach company: National Express.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Poole to London Stansted Airport with the following coach company: National Express.

popular bus stations

Important Stations and Airports in Poole and London Stansted Airport

Most Poole to London Stansted Airport buses use the Poole, Seldown Coach Park to London, Victoria Coach Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Poole and London Stansted Airport bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.

Departure bus stations in Poole
Arrival bus stations in London
Poole, Seldown Coach ParkPoole bus station, Poole BH15 1SP, UKWifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCShowerTicket Office
City-centre transport

Getting to Poole, Seldown Coach Park from Poole city centre

Bus9, 448, 744 · 8m · £2 · every ~11 min
city_sightseeing_bournemouth · 19m · every ~2 min

Poole, Seldown Coach Park bus station facilities and services

Poole, Seldown Coach Park has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Poole, Seldown Coach Park. ATMs are available at Poole, Seldown Coach Park.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Poole, Seldown Coach Park.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Poole, Seldown Coach Park: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Poole, Seldown Coach Park: Wheelchair accessible areas are provided.

Poole, ParkstonePoole bus station, Poole BH15 1SP, UKWifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCShowerTicket Office
City-centre transport

Getting to Poole, Parkstone from Poole city centre

Poole, Parkstone is 3 km from Poole city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainPoole - London Waterloo, Poole - Eastleigh, Weymouth - London Waterloo, Weymouth - Southampton Central, Weymouth - Bournemouth, Poole - Brockenhurst, Poole - Winchester, Poole - Bournemouth, Weymouth - Woking, Weymouth - Eastleigh, Poole - Southampton Central · 3m · £1 · every ~4 min
Buscity_sightseeing_bournemouth · 7m · every ~2 min
m1, 419, 449, N1 · 9m · £2 · every ~34 min
m1, U2, N1 · 10m · £2 · every ~47 min

Poole, Parkstone bus station facilities and services

Poole, Parkstone has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Poole, Parkstone. ATMs are available at Poole, Parkstone.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Poole, Parkstone.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Poole, Parkstone: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Poole, Parkstone: Wheelchair accessible.

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