The cheapest and fastest coaches from Poole station (POO) to London Stansted Airport
Cheapest price on 20 Sept
£23
Average ticket price on 20 Sept
£23
Fastest journey on 20 Sept
5 h 40 m
Average journey duration on 20 Sept
5 h 40 m
Buses on 20 Sept
1
Distance
203 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Poole station (POO) 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 station (POO) 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.
On Sun 20 Sept, we found 1 buses from Poole station (POO) to London Stansted Airport, including 1 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 203 km distance in an average of 5 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 40 m .
The slowest buses will take 5 h 40 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.
4:105h40Poole station (POO)9:50London Stansted Airport£231One-way0 changes
4:105h40Poole station (POO)9:50London Stansted Airport£231One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Poole station (POO) to London Stansted Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Poole station (POO) to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £57 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 59m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £57, while a train costs an average of £58.
Distance: 203 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£57 Average Price Cheapest | £58 Average Price | £40 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 58m Average total duration 4h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration Fastest 3h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Poole station (POO) to London Stansted Airport:
A coach is £1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Poole station (POO) to London Stansted Airport costing on average £58.
Other travel options to London Stansted Airport take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 28m.
Tickets start at around £57 compared to roughly £40 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-16.82. The journey takes 4h 28m versus 2h 52m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Live departures
Poole station (POO) to London Stansted Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Poole station (POO) to London Stansted Airport coaches for tomorrow, Sunday 20 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:10 Poole station (POO) | 5h40 | 9:50 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Poole station (POO) to London Stansted Airport
Buses from Poole station (POO) to London Stansted Airport run on average 34 times per day, taking around 4h 28m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £23 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 00:20, the last at 14:55. The fastest coach covers the 203 km distance in 3h 37m.
Distance 203 km |
Average bus duration 4h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Buses per day 34 |
Fastest bus 3h 37m |
First bus 0:20 |
Last bus 14:55 |
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Bus providers: National Express from Poole station (POO) to London Stansted AirportYou can travel by bus between Poole station (POO) to London Stansted Airport with National Express for as low as £23. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Poole station (POO) to London Stansted Airport coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Poole station (POO) 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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