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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Reading to London Stansted Airport
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£49
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£55
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
2 h 57 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
3 h 8 m
Buses on 18 Sept
13
Distance
98 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Reading 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 Reading to London Stansted Airport will cost around £55 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £49.
To travel from Reading to London Stansted Airport you need to make at least one change.
RRRA1 · NX72719:313h09Reading, Blagrave Street22:40Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£491One-way1 change- RRRA1 · NX7285:553h00Reading, Blagrave Street8:55Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£511One-way1 change
- RRRA1 · NX72717:432h57Reading, Blagrave Street20:40Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£511One-way1 change
- RRRA1 · NX72711:053h25Reading, Blagrave Street14:30Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£521One-way1 change
- RRRA1 · NX72712:253h45Reading, Blagrave Street16:10Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£521One-way1 change
- RRRA1 · NX72717:432h57Reading, Blagrave Street20:40Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£511One-way1 change
- RRRA1 · NX7285:553h00Reading, Blagrave Street8:55Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£511One-way1 change
- RRRA1 · NX72719:313h09Reading, Blagrave Street22:40Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£491One-way1 change
- RRRA1 · NX7287:223h13Reading, Blagrave Street10:35Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£631One-way1 change
- RRRA1 · NX7279:053h20Reading, Blagrave Street12:25Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£531One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Reading to London Stansted Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Reading to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £37 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 32m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £37, while a coach costs an average of £52.
Distance: 98 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£52 Average Price | £37 Average Price Cheapest | £21 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 4m Average total duration 2h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Reading to London Stansted Airport:
A train is £14 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Reading to London Stansted Airport costing on average £52.
Other travel options to London Stansted Airport take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 34m.
Tickets start at around £52 compared to roughly £21 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-31.03. The journey takes 2h 34m versus 1h 34m 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
Reading to London Stansted Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Reading to London Stansted Airport coaches for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RRRA1 · NX728 | 5:55 Reading, Blagrave Street | 3h00 | 8:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
| RRRA1 · NX728 | 7:22 Reading, Blagrave Street | 3h13 | 10:35 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
| RRRA1 · NX727 | 9:05 Reading, Blagrave Street | 3h20 | 12:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
| RRRA1 · NX727 | 11:05 Reading, Blagrave Street | 3h25 | 14:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
| RRRA1 · NX727 | 12:25 Reading, Blagrave Street | 3h45 | 16:10 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
| RRRA1 · NX030 · NXA8 | 13:05 Reading, Blagrave Street | 5h55 | 19:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2 changes | |
| RRRA1 · NX727 | 15:05 Reading, Blagrave Street | 4h00 | 19:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
| RRRA1 · NX727 | 17:43 Reading, Blagrave Street | 2h57 | 20:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
| RRRA1 · NX727 | 19:31 Reading, Blagrave Street | 3h09 | 22:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
| RRRA1 · NX727 | 21:03 Reading, Blagrave Street | 3h47 | 0:50 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
| RRRA1 · NX025 · NXA8 | 22:03 Reading, Blagrave Street | 5h12 | 3:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2 changes | |
| RRRA1 · NX025 · NXA8 | 23:03 Reading, Blagrave Street | 5h27 | 4:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2 changes | |
| Friday 18 September | |||||
| RRRA1 · NX030 · NXA8 | 3:20 Reading, Blagrave Street | 5h10 | 8:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2 changes | |
| RRRA1 · NX025 · NXA8 | 3:20 Reading, Blagrave Street | 5h10 | 8:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2 changes | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Reading to London Stansted Airport
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Buses from Reading to London Stansted Airport run on average 13 times per day, taking around 2h 34m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £47 but you can travel from only £27 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 02:20, the last at 21:03. The fastest coach covers the 98 km distance in 3h 0m.
Distance 98 km |
Average bus duration 2h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price £47 |
Buses per day 13 |
Fastest bus 3h 0m |
First bus 2:20 |
Last bus 21:03 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 1 day |
Bus providers: National Express, RailAir from Reading to London Stansted AirportYou can travel by bus between Reading to London Stansted Airport with National Express, RailAir for as low as £27. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Reading to London Stansted Airport coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Reading 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.
- 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.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Reading and London Stansted Airport
Most Reading to London Stansted Airport buses use the Reading, Blagrave Street to London, Victoria Coach Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Reading and London Stansted Airport bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Reading, Blagrave Street from Reading city centre
Reading, Blagrave Street bus station facilities and services
Reading, Blagrave Street has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Reading, Blagrave Street: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
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