The cheapest and fastest coaches from Stansted to Bristol
Cheapest price
£23
Average price
£30
Fastest journey
5 h 10 m
Average duration
5 h 23 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
202 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Stansted to Bristol is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stansted to Bristol will cost around £30 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £23.
Of the 4 buses that leave Stansted for Bristol every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 202 km distance in an average of 5 h 23 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 10 m .
The slowest buses will take 5 h 50 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.
18:455h10Stansted23:55Bristol£231One-way0 changes
05:305h15Stansted10:45Bristol£311One-way0 changes
10:405h50Stansted16:30Bristol£311One-way0 changes
19:505h15Stansted01:05Bristol£351One-way0 changes
18:455h10Stansted23:55Bristol£231One-way0 changes
05:305h15Stansted10:45Bristol£311One-way0 changes
19:505h15Stansted01:05Bristol£351One-way0 changes
10:405h50Stansted16:30Bristol£311One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Stansted to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Stansted to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, and a train costs an average of £27.
Distance: 202 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£29 Average Price Cheapest | £56 Average Price |
4h 57m Average total duration 4h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Stansted to Bristol bus times
The table below shows live departures for Stansted to Bristol coaches for today, Monday 30 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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NX728 · NX200 | 16:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h30 | 20:45 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 change | |
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![]() | 05:30 Stansted | 5h15 | 10:45 Bristol | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:40 Stansted | 5h50 | 16:30 Bristol | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Stansted to Bristol by coach or train
Compare coach and train prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Stansted to Bristol
Buses from Stansted to Bristol run on average 28 times per day, taking around 4h 27m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £22 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 202 km distance in 4h 45m.
Distance 202 km |
Average bus duration 4h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Buses per day 28 |
Fastest bus 4h 45m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: National Express from Stansted to BristolYou can travel by bus between Stansted to Bristol with National Express for as low as £22. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Stansted to Bristol coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stansted to Bristol 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 Bristol, 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.
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