The cheapest and fastest coaches from Stansted to London
Cheapest price
£18
Average price
£19
Fastest journey
1 h 25 m
Average duration
1 h 25 m
Buses per day
96
Distance
49 km
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 £19 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £18.
Of the 96 buses that leave Stansted for London every day 96 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 1 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 25 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 25 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.
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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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£17 Average Price Cheapest | £25 Average Price |
1h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 58m Average total duration 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Stansted to London bus times
The table below shows live departures for Stansted to London coaches for today, Sunday 1 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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Flibco | 19:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h25 | 20:55 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 20:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h25 | 21:25 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 20:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h25 | 21:55 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 21:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h25 | 22:25 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 21:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h25 | 22:55 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 22:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h25 | 23:25 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 22:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h25 | 23:55 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 23:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h25 | 00:25 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 23:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h25 | 00:55 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 2 March | |||||
Flibco | 00:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h25 | 01:25 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA8 | Delayed 05:10 00:10Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h40 | 02:50 02:50London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 00:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h25 | 01:55 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA8 | Delayed 05:10 00:30Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h40 | 02:50 02:50London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA8 | Delayed 05:10 00:50Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h40 | 02:50 02:50London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 01:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h25 | 02:25 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA8 | Delayed 05:10 01:10Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h40 | 02:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 01:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h25 | 02:55 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA8 | Delayed 05:10 01:30Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h40 | 03:10 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA6 | Delayed 02:25 01:55Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2h00 | 03:55 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 02:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h25 | 03:25 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA6 | Delayed 02:25 02:15Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2h00 | 04:15 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 02:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h25 | 03:55 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA6 | On time 02:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2h00 | 04:45 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 03:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h25 | 04:25 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 03:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h25 | 04:55 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 04:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h25 | 05:25 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA6 | On time 04:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2h00 | 06:15 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 04:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h25 | 05:55 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA8 | Delayed 05:10 05:00Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h50 | 06:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 05:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h25 | 06:25 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA8 | On time 05:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h50 | 07:20 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 05:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h25 | 06:55 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA8 | On time 05:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2h05 | 07:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 06:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h25 | 07:25 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA8 | On time 06:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2h20 | 08:20 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA8 | On time 06:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2h35 | 08:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 06:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h25 | 07:55 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA8 | On time 06:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2h40 | 09:20 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 07:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h25 | 08:25 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA8 | On time 07:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2h35 | 09:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 07:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h25 | 08:55 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA8 | On time 08:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2h20 | 10:20 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 08:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h25 | 09:25 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 08:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h25 | 09:55 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA8 | On time 08:35 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2h15 | 10:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 09:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h25 | 10:25 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA8 | On time 09:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2h15 | 11:20 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 09:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h25 | 10:55 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA8 | On time 09:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2h10 | 11:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 10:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h25 | 11:25 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA8 | On time 10:10 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2h10 | 12:20 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 10:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h25 | 11:55 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA8 | On time 10:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2h10 | 12:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 11:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h25 | 12:25 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA8 | On time 11:10 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2h10 | 13:20 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 11:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h25 | 12:55 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA8 | On time 11:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2h10 | 13:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 12:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h25 | 13:25 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA8 | On time 12:10 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2h10 | 14:20 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 12:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h25 | 13:55 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA8 | On time 12:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2h10 | 14:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 13:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h25 | 14:25 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA8 | On time 13:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2h05 | 15:20 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 13:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h25 | 14:55 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA8 | On time 13:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2h10 | 15:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 14:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h25 | 15:25 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA8 | On time 14:10 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2h10 | 16:20 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 14:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h25 | 15:55 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA8 | On time 14:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2h10 | 16:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 15:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h25 | 16:25 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA8 | On time 15:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2h05 | 17:20 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 15:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h25 | 16:55 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA8 | On time 15:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2h05 | 17:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 16:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h25 | 17:25 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA8 | On time 16:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2h15 | 18:20 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 16:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h25 | 17:55 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA8 | On time 16:35 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2h15 | 18:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 17:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h25 | 18:25 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA8 | On time 17:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2h20 | 19:20 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 17:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h25 | 18:55 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA8 | On time 17:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2h10 | 19:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 18:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h25 | 19:25 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA8 | On time 18:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2h05 | 20:20 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 18:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h25 | 19:55 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA8 | On time 18:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2h05 | 20:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Flibco | 19:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h25 | 20:25 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station) | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA8 | On time 19:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h55 | 21:20 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA8 | On time 19:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h55 | 21:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA8 | On time 20:35 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h45 | 22:20 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA8 | On time 21:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h45 | 22:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA8 | On time 21:35 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h45 | 23:20 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA8 | On time 22:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h45 | 23:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA8 | On time 22:35 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h45 | 00:20 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA8 | On time 23:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h40 | 00:40 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA8 | On time 23:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h40 | 01:10 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NXA8 | On time 23:50 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h40 | 01:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Why book with Omio vs National Express?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for National Express, but also compare tickets for the likes of Airport Bus Express Ltd, Flibco, Megabus or flibco to find the best option for your trip from Stansted to London.
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Stansted to London
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.
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 00:01 |
Last bus 23:58 |
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
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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.

- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Flibco
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- must be placed on the floor during the journey.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Stansted and London
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the coach station, with services operating 24/7.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: National Express, Airport Bus: Express Train: Stansted Express
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Bishopsgate.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 23, 26, 76, 133, 388 Metro: Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan Train: Greater Anglia, TfL Rail
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
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