Stansted to London bus with National Express

Thu 16 Apr
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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Stansted to London

Showing times and prices for 16 Apr

Cheapest price

£18

Average price

£20

Fastest journey

30 m

Average duration

30 m

Buses per day

119

Distance

49 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Stansted to London will cost around £20 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £18.

Fast coaches

Of the 119 buses that leave Stansted for London every day 119 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 49 km distance in an average of 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 30 m .

The slowest buses will take 30 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
    19:301h25
    Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
    20:55London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)
    £181One-way
    0 changes
  • FlibcoFlibco
    17:001h25
    Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
    18:25London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)
    £181One-way
    0 changes
  • FlibcoFlibco
    11:001h25
    Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
    12:25London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)
    £181One-way
    0 changes
  • FlibcoFlibco
    15:301h25
    Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
    16:55London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)
    £181One-way
    0 changes
  • FlibcoFlibco
    12:301h25
    Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
    13:55London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)
    £181One-way
    0 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach and train for Stansted to London

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Stansted to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £13.

Distance: 49 km

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Most popular
Coach
Train

£16

Average Price

Cheapest

£24

Average Price

1h 46m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 16m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 58m

Average total duration

1h 28m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

National Express

Most popular bus company

Greater Anglia

Most popular train company

Direct Options

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Live departures

Stansted to London bus times

The table below shows live departures for Stansted to London coaches for today, Wednesday 15 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
flibcoFlibco23:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
0:55 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA8
Delayed
2:15 23:30Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h40
11:50 11:50London, Victoria Coach Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA8
Delayed
2:15 23:50Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h40
11:50 11:50London, Victoria Coach Station
0 changesdirect
Thursday 16 April
flibcoFlibco0:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h30
0:30 London0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco0:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
1:25 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA8
Delayed
2:15 0:10Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h40
11:50 11:50London, Victoria Coach Station
0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco0:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
1:55 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA8
Delayed
2:15 0:30Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h40
11:50 11:50London, Victoria Coach Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA6
Delayed
5:40 0:55Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
2h00
5:15 5:15London, Victoria Coach Station
0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco1:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
2:25 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco1:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h30
1:30 London0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA6
Delayed
5:40 1:15Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
2h00
5:15 5:15London, Victoria Coach Station
0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco1:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
2:55 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA6
Delayed
5:40 1:45Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
2h00
5:15 5:15London, Victoria Coach Station
0 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
0h30
2:30 London0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco2:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
3:55 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco3:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
4:25 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco3:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h30
3:30 London0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA6
Delayed
5:40 3:15Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
2h00
5:15 London, Victoria Coach Station
0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco3:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
4:55 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA8
Delayed
4:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h50
11:50 11:50London, Victoria Coach Station
0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco4:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h30
4:30 London0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco4:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
5:25 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA8
Delayed
4:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h50
11:50 11:50London, Victoria Coach Station
0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco4:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
5:55 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA8
Delayed
4:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
2h05
11:50 11:50London, Victoria Coach Station
0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco5:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h30
5:30 London0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco5:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
6:25 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA8
Delayed
5:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
2h20
11:50 11:50London, Victoria Coach Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA8
Delayed
5:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
2h35
11:50 11:50London, Victoria Coach Station
0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco5:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
6:55 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA8
Delayed
5:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
2h40
11:50 11:50London, Victoria Coach Station
0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco6:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h30
6:30 London0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco6:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
7:25 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA8
Delayed
6:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
2h35
11:50 11:50London, Victoria Coach Station
0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco6:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
7:55 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA8
Delayed
7:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
2h20
11:50 11:50London, Victoria Coach Station
0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco7:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h30
7:30 London0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco7:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
8:25 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco7:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
8:55 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA8
Delayed
7:35 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
2h15
11:50 11:50London, Victoria Coach Station
0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco8:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
9:25 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco8:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h30
8:30 London0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA8
Delayed
8:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
2h15
11:50 11:50London, Victoria Coach Station
0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco8:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
9:55 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA8
Delayed
8:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
2h10
11:50 11:50London, Victoria Coach Station
0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco9:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h30
9:30 London0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco9:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
10:25 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA8
Delayed
9:10 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
2h10
11:50 11:50London, Victoria Coach Station
0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco9:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
10:55 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA8
On time
9:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
2h10
11:50 London, Victoria Coach Station
0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco10:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
11:25 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco10:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h30
10:30 London0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA8
On time
10:10 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
2h10
12:20 London, Victoria Coach Station
0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco10:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
11:55 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA8
On time
10:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
2h10
12:50 London, Victoria Coach Station
0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco11:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
12:25 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco11:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h30
11:30 London0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA8
On time
11:10 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
2h10
13:20 London, Victoria Coach Station
0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco11:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
12:55 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA8
On time
11:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
2h10
13:50 London, Victoria Coach Station
0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco12:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h30
12:30 London0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco12:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
13:25 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA8
On time
12:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
2h05
14:20 London, Victoria Coach Station
0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco12:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
13:55 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA8
On time
12:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
2h10
14:50 London, Victoria Coach Station
0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco13:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
14:25 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco13:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h30
13:30 London0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA8
On time
13:10 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
2h10
15:20 London, Victoria Coach Station
0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco13:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
14:55 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA8
On time
13:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
2h10
15:50 London, Victoria Coach Station
0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco14:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
15:25 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco14:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h30
14:30 London0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA8
On time
14:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
2h05
16:20 London, Victoria Coach Station
0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco14:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
15:55 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA8
On time
14:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
2h05
16:50 London, Victoria Coach Station
0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco15:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h30
15:30 London0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco15:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
16:25 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA8
On time
15:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
2h15
17:20 London, Victoria Coach Station
0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco15:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
16:55 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA8
On time
15:35 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
2h15
17:50 London, Victoria Coach Station
0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco16:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
17:25 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco16:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h30
16:30 London0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA8
On time
16:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
2h20
18:20 London, Victoria Coach Station
0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco16:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
17:55 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA8
On time
16:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
2h10
18:50 London, Victoria Coach Station
0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco17:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h30
17:30 London0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco17:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
18:25 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA8
On time
17:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
2h05
19:20 London, Victoria Coach Station
0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco17:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
18:55 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA8
On time
17:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
2h05
19:50 London, Victoria Coach Station
0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco18:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
19:25 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco18:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h30
18:30 London0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA8
On time
18:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h55
20:20 London, Victoria Coach Station
0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco18:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
19:55 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA8
On time
18:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h55
20:50 London, Victoria Coach Station
0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco19:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h30
19:30 London0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco19:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
20:25 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco19:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
20:55 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA8
On time
19:35 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h45
21:20 London, Victoria Coach Station
0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco20:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
21:25 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco20:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h30
20:30 London0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA8
On time
20:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h45
21:50 London, Victoria Coach Station
0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco20:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
21:55 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA8
On time
20:35 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h45
22:20 London, Victoria Coach Station
0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco21:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h30
21:30 London0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco21:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
22:25 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA8
On time
21:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h45
22:50 London, Victoria Coach Station
0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco21:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
22:55 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA8
On time
21:35 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h45
23:20 London, Victoria Coach Station
0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco22:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
23:25 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA8
On time
22:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h40
23:40 London, Victoria Coach Station
0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco22:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h30
22:30 London0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco22:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
23:55 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA8
On time
22:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h40
0:10 London, Victoria Coach Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA8
On time
22:50 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h40
0:30 London, Victoria Coach Station
0 changesdirect

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National Express as well as Airport Bus Express Ltd, Flibco, Megabus, flibco and more offer coaches services from Stansted to London.
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Why book with Omio vs National Express?

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Stansted to London

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Buses from Stansted to London run on average 105 times per day, taking around 1h 16m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £12 if you book in advance.

There are 105 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest coach covers the 49 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
49 km
Average bus duration
1h 16m
Cheapest ticket price
£12
Buses per day
105
Direct buses
105
Fastest bus
1h 25m
First bus
0:01
Last bus
23:58
Cheapest Month
Apr
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Oct - Dec
Low Season
Jul - Sept
Busiest Day
Tue
Least Busy Day
Sat
Best time to book
84 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, Airport Bus Express Ltd, Flibco, Megabus, flibco from Stansted to LondonYou can travel by bus between Stansted to London with National Express, Airport Bus Express Ltd, Flibco, Megabus, flibco for as low as £12. 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
£12
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.

Megabus

About
Megabus is a low-cost intercity bus service operating across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Known for its affordable fares, including promotional $1 tickets, Megabus offers routes connecting over 500 cities and university campuses in North America. The company provides amenities such as air conditioning, power outlets, free Wi-Fi, and onboard restrooms, with many routes utilizing double-decker buses for scenic views. Megabus aims to provide safe, convenient, and affordable express bus travel.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
50m
Cheapest Price
£21
Megabus frequency
31 a day
Luggage included
One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
Refund
If Megabus fails to provide on-time reliable service for reasons wholly within their control, refunds or alternative travel arrangements may be offered.
Pregnant on board
Being pregnant on board is allowed, but no specific details or restrictions are provided.
Unaccompagned minor
Unaccompanied minors under the age of 17 are not permitted to travel on Megabus.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cold food and drinks, as well as hot drinks with a lid, are allowed on board, but hot food is not.
Seat reservation
Reserved seats can be purchased for an additional fee, starting from £2.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.

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
1h 10m
Cheapest Price
£14
Airport Bus Express Ltd frequency
80 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
£13
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
39m
Cheapest Price
£16
flibco frequency
89 a day

FAQs: Stansted to London coach

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stansted to London 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Stansted to London can start from as little as £12 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Stansted to London is £16; 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 to London is 1h 25m to travel the 49 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 to London leaves at 0:01. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Stansted to London leaves at 23:58.
Yes, there are 105 direct coaches a day from Stansted to London with National Express, Airport Bus Express Ltd, Flibco, Megabus, flibco. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
When taking a coach from Stansted to London, you can count on National Express, Airport Bus Express Ltd, Flibco, Megabus, flibco for the best way to get you to London. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Stansted and London and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
When departing from Stansted , you have various coach station options to start your route from including Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station . When arriving in London , you can end your route in coach stations like London, Victoria Coach Station, London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station), London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station - Stop G), London, Stratford City Bus Station, London, Tottenham Hale Bus Station, London, Baker Street Station, London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station), London, York Road (London Eye), London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3, London, Golders Green Station, London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant), London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, London, Lithos Road, London, Southwark Street / Blackfriars Road, London, Whitechapel Station Royal London Hospital (Stop B), London, Kingsland Road / Middleton Road, London, Bethnal Green, London, St John's Wood, London, Canada Square South (Canary Wharf Station), London, Shoreditch High St / Bethnal Green Road (Stop L), London, Victoria Rail Station, London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4, London, Bow Church Station (Stop A), London, Gloucester Place (Baker Street Station), London, Elephant and Castle, London, Marble Arch, London, Lewisham, London, Leman Street / Buckle Street (Aldgate East), London, Mile End / Aberavon Rd, London, Eltham, London, New Cross Gate, London, Walworth, London, Park Lane / Green Street (Marble Arch), London, Shoreditch, London, Wembley Stadium (First Way), Dartford, Bluewater Shopping Centre.Passengers board the coach most frequently from Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station, which is located around 1 away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station - Stop G), located 3 away from the city centre.
A day trip to London from Stansted 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 to London is April.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Stansted and London including taking a coach and train.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Stansted to London:
  • 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 to London for coach company National Express, Airport Bus Express Ltd, Flibco, Megabus.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Stansted to London 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 to London.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Stansted to London:
  • 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 to London:
  • 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 to London. 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 to London with the following coach company: National Express, Megabus
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Stansted to London with the following coach company: National Express, Airport Bus Express Ltd, Megabus.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Stansted to London with the following coach company: National Express, Airport Bus Express Ltd, Megabus.

popular bus stations

Important Stations and Airports in Stansted and London

Stansted
London
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 00:00-23:59
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
carConnection
Car connection
Bassingbourn Rd
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Pret a Manger (in the station)
  • Starbucks (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the coach station, with services operating 24/7.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
  • Bus: National Express, Airport Bus: Express Train: Stansted Express
London, Victoria Coach StationWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
carConnection
Car connection
Buckingham Palace Road
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Pret a Manger (in the station)
  • Starbucks (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for London, Victoria Coach Station
  • Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station - Stop G)WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
3 km
carConnection
Car connection
Bishopsgate
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Pret a Manger (in the station)
  • Starbucks (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the station on Bishopsgate.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station - Stop G)
  • Bus: 11, 23, 26, 76, 133, 388 Metro: Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan Train: Greater Anglia, TfL Rail

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