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Compare prices and tickets Poole to Stansted by coach

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National Express operates all coaches services from Poole to Stansted.
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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Poole to Stansted

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Buses from Poole to Stansted run on average 23 times per day, taking around 4h 55m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £23 if you book in advance.

The earliest coach runs at 01:20, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 203 km distance in 6h 25m.

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
Distance
203 km
Average bus duration
4h 55m
Cheapest ticket price
£23
Buses per day
23
Fastest bus
6h 25m
First bus
1:20
Last bus
23:50
Cheapest Month
Feb
Cheapest Day
Thu
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Sat
Least Busy Day
Sat
Best time to book
4 days
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

Bus providers: National Express from Poole to StanstedYou can travel by bus between Poole to Stansted with National Express for as low as £23. 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
6h 25m
Cheapest National Express Price
£23
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 Stansted coach

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

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Poole to Stansted can start from as little as £23 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Poole to Stansted is £32; 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 Stansted is 6h 25m to travel the 203 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 Stansted leaves at 1:20. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Poole to Stansted leaves at 23:50.
There are 23 coaches a day from Poole to Stansted 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 Stansted, you can count on National Express for the best way to get you to Stansted. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Poole and Stansted and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
When departing from Poole , you have various coach station options to start your route from including Poole, Seldown Coach Park, Poole, Parkstone, Branksome, Poole Road . When arriving in Stansted , you can end your route in coach stations like Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station.Passengers board the coach most frequently from Poole, Seldown Coach Park, which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station, located 1 away from the city centre.
A trip to Stansted from Poole is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 6h 25m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Poole to Stansted is February.
Yes, you can take a coach between Poole and Stansted.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Poole to Stansted:
  • National Express
    • Assistance
    • Priority seating
    • Accessible toilets.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Poole to Stansted for coach company National Express.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Poole to Stansted 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 Stansted.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Poole to Stansted:
  • 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 Stansted:
  • National Express
    • 10€ per additional bag.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Poole to Stansted.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Poole to Stansted with the following coach company: National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Poole to Stansted with the following coach company: National Express.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Poole to Stansted with the following coach company: National Express.

popular bus stations

Important Stations and Airports in Poole and Stansted

Most Poole to Stansted buses use the Poole, Seldown Coach Park to Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Poole and Stansted 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 Stansted

Which Poole station do buses to Stansted leave from?

Buses from Poole to Stansted leave from Poole, Seldown Coach Park. The station is 1 km from Poole city centre at Poole bus station, Poole BH15 1SP, UK.
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 · £0.90 · 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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