Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Kings Cross (KGX) bus with Flibco

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Kings Cross (KGX)

Showing times and prices for 10 Apr

Cheapest price

£16

Average price

£18

Fastest journey

45 m

Average duration

45 m

Buses per day

193

Distance

48 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Kings Cross (KGX) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Kings Cross (KGX) will cost around £18 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £16.

Fast coaches

Of the 193 buses that leave Stansted Airport (SSD) for London Kings Cross (KGX) every day 193 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 48 km distance in an average of 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 45 m .

The slowest buses will take 45 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.

  • FlibcoFlibco
    11:000h45
    Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
    11:45London, Stratford City Bus Station
    £161One-way
    0 changes
  • FlibcoFlibco
    17:001h25
    Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
    18:25London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)
    £161One-way
    0 changes
  • FlibcoFlibco
    16:300h45
    Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
    17:15London, Stratford City Bus Station
    £161One-way
    0 changes
  • FlibcoFlibco
    11:001h25
    Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
    12:25London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)
    £161One-way
    0 changes
  • FlibcoFlibco
    15:301h25
    Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
    16:55London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)
    £161One-way
    0 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach and train for Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Kings Cross (KGX)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Kings Cross (KGX) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, and a train costs an average of £21.

Distance: 48 km

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Train

£15

Average Price

Cheapest

£28

Average Price

1h 34m

Average total duration

1h 4m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 27m

Average total duration

Fastest

57m

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30m

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Flibco

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Live departures

Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Kings Cross (KGX) bus times

The table below shows live departures for Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Kings Cross (KGX) coaches for today, Thursday 9 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
national_express17:00 Stansted Airport (SSD)
1h25
18:25 London Kings Cross (KGX)0 changesdirect
flibco22:00 Stansted Airport (SSD)
1h25
23:25 London Kings Cross (KGX)0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco23:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h45
23:45 London, Stratford City Bus Station0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco23:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
0:25 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA823:10 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h40
0:50 London, Victoria Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA623:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
0:40 London, Baker Street Station0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco23:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h45
0:15 London, Stratford City Bus Station0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco23:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
0:55 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA823:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h40
1:10 London, Victoria Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA623:35 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
1:00 London, Baker Street Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA823:50 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h40
1:30 London, Victoria Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA623:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
1:20 London, Baker Street Station0 changesdirect
Friday 10 April
flibcoFlibco0:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h45
0:45 London, Stratford City Bus Station0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco0:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
1:25 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA80:10 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h40
1:50 London, Victoria Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA60:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
1:40 London, Baker Street Station0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco0:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h45
1:15 London, Stratford City Bus Station0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco0:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
1:55 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA80:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h40
2:10 London, Victoria Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA60:35 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
2:00 London, Baker Street Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA60:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
2h00
2:55 London, Victoria Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA60:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h35
2:30 London, Baker Street Station0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco1:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h45
1:45 London, Stratford City Bus Station0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco1:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
2:25 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA61:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h35
2:50 London, Baker Street Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA61:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
2h00
3:15 London, Victoria Coach Station0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco1:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
2:55 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco1:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h45
2:15 London, Stratford City Bus Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA61:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
2h00
3:45 London, Victoria Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA61:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h35
3:20 London, Baker Street Station0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco2:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
3:25 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco2:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h45
2:45 London, Stratford City Bus Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA62:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h35
3:50 London, Baker Street Station0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco2:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
3:55 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco2:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h45
3:15 London, Stratford City Bus Station0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco3:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h45
3:45 London, Stratford City Bus Station0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco3:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
4:25 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)0 changesdirect

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Why should you book Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Kings Cross (KGX) coaches with Omio?

Flibco as well as National Express, Airport Bus Express Ltd, flibco and more offer coaches services from Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Kings Cross (KGX).
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Kings Cross (KGX).

Why book with Omio vs Flibco?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Flibco, but also compare tickets for the likes of National Express, Airport Bus Express Ltd or flibco to find the best option for your trip from Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Kings Cross (KGX).
  • Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
  • Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Flibco with all available travel options, which are bus and train to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Kings Cross (KGX).

Why book with Omio over Checkmybus, Wanderu or Busbud?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of National Express, Airport Bus Express Ltd or flibco to find the best option for your trip from Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Kings Cross (KGX).
  • Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Kings Cross (KGX).

Journey information

Overview: Bus from Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Kings Cross (KGX)

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Buses from Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Kings Cross (KGX) run on average 131 times per day, taking around 1h 4m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £10 if you book in advance.

There are 130 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 06:00, the last at 22:05. The fastest coach covers the 48 km distance in 1h 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
48 km
Average bus duration
1h 4m
Cheapest ticket price
£10
Buses per day
131
Direct buses
130
Fastest bus
1h 25m
First bus
6:00
Last bus
22:05
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: Flibco, National Express, Airport Bus Express Ltd, flibco from Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Kings Cross (KGX)You can travel by bus between Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Kings Cross (KGX) with Flibco, National Express, Airport Bus Express Ltd, flibco for as low as £10. 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 Duration
1h 25m
Cheapest Price
£14
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.

Airport Bus Express Ltd

About
Airport Bus Express Ltd. is a UK-based bus company providing affordable and reliable airport transfer services to major London airports, including Stansted, Heathrow, Gatwick, and Luton. The company emphasizes reliability, punctuality, and passenger satisfaction through regular vehicle maintenance. They offer both regular passenger transportation and bus rentals. Routes often include breaks for longer journeys, and while M-tickets are available on some routes, printing may be required for others. Airport Bus Express aims to provide a stress-free experience with easy online booking and connections to various transport hubs in London.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
50m
Cheapest Price
£10
Airport Bus Express Ltd frequency
114 a day
Luggage included
One large suitcase (max 20kg) and one item of hand luggage (max 10kg) are included per person.
Additional luggage
A surcharge of £5 is payable per additional suitcase or large item, if space permits.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policy depends on the coach operator and ticket type; some tickets are non-refundable.
Refund
If a service is canceled or delayed by more than 120 minutes, passengers have the right to alternative transport or a full ticket refund.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
The coaches are PSVAR-compliant, indicating accessibility features.

Flibco

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 25m
Cheapest Price
£10
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
Additional luggage
5€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.
Amenities on board the bus
Toilets
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Accessible seating.

flibco

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 8m
Cheapest Price
£16
flibco frequency
84 a day

FAQs: Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Kings Cross (KGX) coach

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Kings Cross (KGX) 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 Kings Cross (KGX), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Kings Cross (KGX) can start from as little as £10 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Kings Cross (KGX) is £15; 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 Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Kings Cross (KGX) is 1h 25m to travel the 48 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 Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Kings Cross (KGX) leaves at 6:00. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Kings Cross (KGX) leaves at 22:05.
Yes, there are 130 direct coaches a day from Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Kings Cross (KGX) with Flibco, National Express, Airport Bus Express Ltd, flibco. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
When taking a coach from Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Kings Cross (KGX), you can count on Flibco, National Express, Airport Bus Express Ltd, flibco for the best way to get you to London Kings Cross (KGX). You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Stansted Airport (SSD) and London Kings Cross (KGX) and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
A day trip to London Kings Cross (KGX) from Stansted Airport (SSD) is worth doing with a journey time of 1h 25m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Kings Cross (KGX) is March.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Stansted Airport (SSD) and London Kings Cross (KGX) including taking a coach and train.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Kings Cross (KGX):
  • National Express
    • Assistance
    • Priority seating
    • Accessible toilets.
  • Airport Bus Express Ltd
    • The coaches are PSVAR-compliant, indicating accessibility features.
  • Flibco
    • Assistance
    • Priority boarding
    • Accessible seating.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Kings Cross (KGX) for coach company Flibco, National Express, Airport Bus Express Ltd.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Kings Cross (KGX) 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.
  • Airport Bus Express Ltd
    • Cancellation policy depends on the coach operator and ticket type
    • some tickets are non-refundable.
  • Flibco
    • You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.
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 Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Kings Cross (KGX).
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Kings Cross (KGX):
  • National Express
    • Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
  • Airport Bus Express Ltd
    • One large suitcase (max 20kg) and one item of hand luggage (max 10kg) are included per person.
  • Flibco
    • One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Kings Cross (KGX):
  • National Express
    • 10€ per additional bag.
  • Airport Bus Express Ltd
    • A surcharge of £5 is payable per additional suitcase or large item, if space permits.
  • Flibco
    • 5€ per additional bag.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the coach from Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Kings Cross (KGX). The following conditions apply:
  • Flibco
    • Small pets allowed in carriers
    • must be placed on the floor during the journey.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Kings Cross (KGX) with the following coach company: National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Kings Cross (KGX) with the following coach company: National Express, Airport Bus Express Ltd.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Stansted Airport (SSD) to London Kings Cross (KGX) with the following coach company: National Express, Airport Bus Express Ltd.

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