Stansted to Stratford bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Stansted to Stratford

Showing times and prices for 18 Mar

Cheapest price

£18

Average price

£20

Fastest journey

45 m

Average duration

45 m

Buses per day

98

Distance

42 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Stansted to Stratford 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 98 buses that leave Stansted for Stratford every day 98 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 42 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
£181One-way
0 changes
FlibcoFlibco
16:300h45
Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
17:15London, Stratford City Bus Station
£181One-way
0 changes
FlibcoFlibco
09:000h45
Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
09:45London, Stratford City Bus Station
£181One-way
0 changes
FlibcoFlibco
14:300h45
Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
15:15London, Stratford City Bus Station
£181One-way
0 changes
FlibcoFlibco
08:300h45
Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
09:15London, Stratford City Bus Station
£181One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach and train for Stansted to Stratford

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Stansted to Stratford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £15.

Distance: 42 km

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Train

£15

Average Price

Cheapest

£23

Average Price

1h 17m

Average total duration

47m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 17m

Average total duration

Fastest

47m

Onboard

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30m

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National Express

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Live departures

Stansted to Stratford bus times

The table below shows live departures for Stansted to Stratford coaches for today, Tuesday 17 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

Last updated at 19:22
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
flibcoFlibco19:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h45
20:15 London, Stratford City Bus Station0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco20:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h45
20:45 London, Stratford City Bus Station0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco20:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h45
21:15 London, Stratford City Bus Station0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco21:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h45
21:45 London, Stratford City Bus Station0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco21:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h45
22:15 London, Stratford City Bus Station0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco22:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h45
22:45 London, Stratford City Bus Station0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco22:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h45
23:15 London, Stratford City Bus Station0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco23:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h45
23:45 London, Stratford City Bus Station0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco23:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h45
00:15 London, Stratford City Bus Station0 changesdirect
Wednesday 18 March
flibcoFlibco00:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h45
00:45 London, Stratford City Bus Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA9
Delayed
03:05 00:05Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h45
10:08 10:08London, Stratford City Bus Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA9
Delayed
03:05 00:25Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h45
10:08 10:08London, Stratford City Bus Station
0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco00:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h45
01:15 London, Stratford City Bus Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA9
Delayed
03:05 00:45Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h45
10:08 10:08London, Stratford City Bus Station
0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco01:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h45
01:45 London, Stratford City Bus Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA9
Delayed
03:05 01:05Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h45
10:08 10:08London, Stratford City Bus Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA9
Delayed
03:05 01:25Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h45
10:08 10:08London, Stratford City Bus Station
0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco01:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h45
02:15 London, Stratford City Bus Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA9
Delayed
03:05 01:45Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h45
10:08 10:08London, Stratford City Bus Station
0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco02:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h45
02:45 London, Stratford City Bus Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA9
Delayed
03:05 02:05Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h45
10:08 10:08London, Stratford City Bus Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA9
Delayed
03:05 02:25Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h45
10:08 10:08London, Stratford City Bus Station
0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco02:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h45
03:15 London, Stratford City Bus Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA9
Delayed
03:05 02:45Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h45
10:08 10:08London, Stratford City Bus Station
0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco03:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h45
03:45 London, Stratford City Bus Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA9
Delayed
03:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h45
10:08 10:08London, Stratford City Bus Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA9
Delayed
03:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h45
10:08 10:08London, Stratford City Bus Station
0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco03:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h45
04:15 London, Stratford City Bus Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA9
Delayed
03:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h45
10:08 10:08London, Stratford City Bus Station
0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco04:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h45
04:45 London, Stratford City Bus Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA9
Delayed
04:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h45
10:08 10:08London, Stratford City Bus Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA9
Delayed
04:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h45
10:08 10:08London, Stratford City Bus Station
0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco04:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h45
05:15 London, Stratford City Bus Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA9
Delayed
04:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h45
10:08 10:08London, Stratford City Bus Station
0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco05:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h45
05:45 London, Stratford City Bus Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA9
Delayed
05:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h45
10:08 10:08London, Stratford City Bus Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA9
Delayed
05:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h45
10:08 10:08London, Stratford City Bus Station
0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco05:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h45
06:15 London, Stratford City Bus Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA9
Delayed
05:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h50
10:08 10:08London, Stratford City Bus Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA9
Delayed
05:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h55
10:08 10:08London, Stratford City Bus Station
0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco06:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h45
06:45 London, Stratford City Bus Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA9
Delayed
06:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h55
10:08 10:08London, Stratford City Bus Station
0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco06:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h45
07:15 London, Stratford City Bus Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA9
Delayed
06:35 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h55
10:08 10:08London, Stratford City Bus Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA9
Delayed
06:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h55
10:08 10:08London, Stratford City Bus Station
0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco07:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h45
07:45 London, Stratford City Bus Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA9
Delayed
07:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h55
10:08 10:08London, Stratford City Bus Station
0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco07:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h45
08:15 London, Stratford City Bus Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA9
Delayed
07:35 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h55
10:08 10:08London, Stratford City Bus Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA9
Delayed
07:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h55
10:08 10:08London, Stratford City Bus Station
0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco08:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h45
08:45 London, Stratford City Bus Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA9
Delayed
08:20 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h50
10:08 10:08London, Stratford City Bus Station
0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco08:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h45
09:15 London, Stratford City Bus Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA9
Delayed
08:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h45
10:08 10:08London, Stratford City Bus Station
0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco09:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h45
09:45 London, Stratford City Bus Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA9
Delayed
09:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h45
10:08 10:08London, Stratford City Bus Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA9
On time
09:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h45
10:10 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco09:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h45
10:15 London, Stratford City Bus Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA9
On time
09:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h45
10:30 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco10:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h45
10:45 London, Stratford City Bus Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA9
On time
10:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h45
10:50 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA9
On time
10:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h45
11:10 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco10:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h45
11:15 London, Stratford City Bus Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA9
On time
10:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h45
11:30 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco11:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h45
11:45 London, Stratford City Bus Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA9
On time
11:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h45
11:50 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA9
On time
11:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h45
12:10 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco11:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h45
12:15 London, Stratford City Bus Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA9
On time
11:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h45
12:30 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco12:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h45
12:45 London, Stratford City Bus Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA9
On time
12:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h45
12:50 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA9
On time
12:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h45
13:10 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco12:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h45
13:15 London, Stratford City Bus Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA9
On time
12:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h45
13:30 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco13:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h45
13:45 London, Stratford City Bus Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA9
On time
13:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h45
13:50 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA9
On time
13:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h45
14:10 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco13:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h45
14:15 London, Stratford City Bus Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA9
On time
13:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h45
14:30 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco14:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h45
14:45 London, Stratford City Bus Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA9
On time
14:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h45
14:50 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA9
On time
14:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h45
15:10 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco14:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h45
15:15 London, Stratford City Bus Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA9
On time
14:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h45
15:30 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco15:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h45
15:45 London, Stratford City Bus Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA9
On time
15:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h45
15:50 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco15:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h45
16:15 London, Stratford City Bus Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA9
On time
15:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h45
16:15 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA9
On time
15:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h45
16:30 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco16:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h45
16:45 London, Stratford City Bus Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA9
On time
16:10 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h45
16:55 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA9
On time
16:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h45
17:10 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco16:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h45
17:15 London, Stratford City Bus Station0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco17:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h45
17:45 London, Stratford City Bus Station0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco17:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h45
18:15 London, Stratford City Bus Station0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco18:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h45
18:45 London, Stratford City Bus Station0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco18:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h45
19:15 London, Stratford City Bus Station0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco19:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h45
19:45 London, Stratford City Bus Station0 changesdirect

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Why should you book Stansted to Stratford coaches with Omio?

National Express as well as Airport Bus Express Ltd, Flibco, flibco, Megabus and more offer coaches services from Stansted to Stratford.
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Stansted to Stratford.

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, flibco or Megabus to find the best option for your trip from Stansted to Stratford.
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  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Airport Bus Express Ltd, Flibco, flibco or Megabus to find the best option for your trip from Stansted to Stratford.
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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Stansted to Stratford

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Buses from Stansted to Stratford run on average 85 times per day, taking around 47m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.

There are 85 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:01, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 42 km distance in 45m.

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
42 km
Average bus duration
47m
Cheapest ticket price
£8
Buses per day
85
Direct buses
85
Fastest bus
45m
First bus
00:01
Last bus
23:50
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, flibco, Megabus from Stansted to StratfordYou can travel by bus between Stansted to Stratford with National Express, Airport Bus Express Ltd, Flibco, flibco, Megabus for as low as £8. 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
45m
Cheapest Price
£8
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
33 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
25m
Cheapest Price
£14
Airport Bus Express Ltd frequency
38 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
45m
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
39m
Cheapest Price
£15
flibco frequency
45 a day

FAQs: Stansted to Stratford coach

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

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Stansted to Stratford can start from as little as £8 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Stansted to Stratford 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 to Stratford is 45m to travel the 42 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 Stratford leaves at 0:01. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Stansted to Stratford leaves at 23:50.
Yes, there are 85 direct coaches a day from Stansted to Stratford with National Express, Airport Bus Express Ltd, Flibco, flibco, Megabus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
When taking a coach from Stansted to Stratford, you can count on National Express, Airport Bus Express Ltd, Flibco, flibco, Megabus for the best way to get you to Stratford. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Stansted and Stratford 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 Stratford , you can end your route in coach stations like London, Stratford City Bus Station, London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station - Stop G), London, Bow Church Station (Stop A), London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station).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, Stratford City Bus Station, located 0 away from the city centre.
A day trip to Stratford from Stansted is worth doing with a journey time of 45m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Stansted to Stratford is May.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Stansted and Stratford including taking a coach and train.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Stansted to Stratford:
  • 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 Stratford for coach company National Express, Airport Bus Express Ltd, Flibco, Megabus.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Stansted to Stratford 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 Stratford.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Stansted to Stratford:
  • 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 Stratford:
  • 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 Stratford. 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 Stratford with the following coach company: National Express, Megabus
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Stansted to Stratford with the following coach company: National Express, Airport Bus Express Ltd, Megabus.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Stansted to Stratford with the following coach company: National Express, Airport Bus Express Ltd, Megabus.

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Important Stations and Airports in Stansted and Stratford

Stansted
Stratford
London, Stratford City Bus 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
carConnection
Car connection
Montfichet Road
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Five Guys (in the station)
  • Wahaca (0.2 km)
  • The Real Greek (0.3 km).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for London, Stratford City Bus Station
  • Bus: 25, 69, 86, 97, 104, 108, 158, 238, 241, 257, 262, 276, 308, 339, 425, 473, 678 Metro: Central , Jubilee Train: Greater Anglia, TfL Rail, Overground

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