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Stratford to Stansted bus with Airport Bus Express Ltd

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Stratford to Stansted

Showing times and prices for 31 Jan

Cheapest price

£16

Average price

£19

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 Stratford to Stansted is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Stratford to Stansted will cost around £19 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £16.

Fast coaches

Of the 98 buses that leave Stratford for Stansted 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
13:100h45
London, Stratford City Bus Station
13:55Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
£161One-way
0 changes
FlibcoFlibco
16:100h45
London, Stratford City Bus Station
16:55Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
£161One-way
0 changes
FlibcoFlibco
07:400h45
London, Stratford City Bus Station
08:25Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
£161One-way
0 changes
FlibcoFlibco
05:100h45
London, Stratford City Bus Station
05:55Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
£161One-way
0 changes
FlibcoFlibco
12:100h45
London, Stratford City Bus Station
12:55Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
£161One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach and train for Stratford to Stansted

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Stratford to Stansted among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £27.

Distance: 42 km

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Most popular
Coach
Train

£15

Average Price

Cheapest

£28

Average Price

1h 16m

Average total duration

Fastest

46m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 22m

Average total duration

52m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

Airport Bus Express Ltd

Most popular bus company

Abellio Greater Anglia

Most popular train company

Direct Options

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Live departures

Stratford to Stansted bus times

The table below shows live departures for Stratford to Stansted coaches for today, Friday 30 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

Last updated at 06:43
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
national_expressNXA9
Delayed
09:10 00:05London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h50
08:20 08:20Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA9
Delayed
09:10 00:30London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h50
08:20 08:20Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA9
Delayed
09:10 00:45London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h50
08:20 08:20Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA9
Delayed
09:10 01:10London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h50
08:20 08:20Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA9
Delayed
09:10 01:25London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h50
08:20 08:20Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA9
Delayed
09:10 01:45London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h50
08:20 08:20Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA9
Delayed
09:10 01:55London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h50
08:20 08:20Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA9
Delayed
09:10 02:15London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h50
08:20 08:20Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA9
Delayed
09:10 02:35London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h50
08:20 08:20Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA9
Delayed
09:10 02:55London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h50
08:20 08:20Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA9
Delayed
09:10 03:15London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h50
08:20 08:20Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA9
Delayed
09:10 03:35London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h50
08:20 08:20Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA9
Delayed
09:10 03:55London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h50
08:20 08:20Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA9
Delayed
09:10 04:15London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h50
08:20 08:20Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA9
Delayed
09:10 04:35London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h50
08:20 08:20Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA9
Delayed
09:10 04:55London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h50
08:20 08:20Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA9
Delayed
09:10 05:15London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h50
08:20 08:20Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA9
Delayed
09:10 05:35London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h50
08:20 08:20Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA9
Delayed
09:10 05:55London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h50
08:20 08:20Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA9
Delayed
09:10 06:15London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h50
08:20 08:20Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA9
Delayed
09:10 06:35London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h50
08:20 08:20Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA9
Delayed
09:10 06:55London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h50
08:20 08:20Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco07:10 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h45
07:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA9
Delayed
09:10 07:15London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h50
08:20 08:20Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA9
Delayed
09:10 07:35London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h50
08:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco07:40 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h45
08:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA9
Delayed
09:10 07:55London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h50
08:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco08:10 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h45
08:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA9
Delayed
09:10 08:15London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h50
09:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA9
Delayed
09:10 08:35London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h50
09:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco08:40 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h45
09:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA9
Delayed
09:10 08:55London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h50
09:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco09:10 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h45
09:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA9
On time
09:15 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h50
10:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA9
On time
09:35 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h50
10:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco09:40 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h45
10:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA9
On time
09:55 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h50
10:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco10:10 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h45
10:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA9
On time
10:15 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h50
11:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA9
On time
10:35 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h50
11:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco10:40 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h45
11:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA9
On time
10:55 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h50
11:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco11:10 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h45
11:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA9
On time
11:15 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h50
12:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA9
On time
11:35 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h50
12:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco11:40 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h45
12:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA9
On time
11:55 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h50
12:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco12:10 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h45
12:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA9
On time
12:15 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h50
13:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA9
On time
12:35 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h50
13:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco12:40 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h45
13:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA9
On time
12:55 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h50
13:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco13:10 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h45
13:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA9
On time
13:15 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h50
14:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA9
On time
13:35 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h50
14:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco13:40 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h45
14:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA9
On time
13:55 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h50
14:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco14:10 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h45
14:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA9
On time
14:15 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h50
15:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA9
On time
14:35 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h55
15:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco14:40 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h45
15:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA9
On time
14:55 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h55
15:50 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco15:10 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h45
15:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA9
On time
15:15 London, Stratford City Bus Station
1h00
16:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA9
On time
15:35 London, Stratford City Bus Station
1h00
16:35 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco15:40 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h45
16:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA9
On time
15:55 London, Stratford City Bus Station
1h05
17:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco16:10 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h45
16:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA9
On time
16:20 London, Stratford City Bus Station
1h10
17:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco16:40 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h45
17:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco17:10 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h45
17:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco17:40 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h45
18:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco18:10 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h45
18:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco18:40 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h45
19:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco19:10 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h45
19:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco19:40 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h45
20:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco20:10 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h45
20:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco20:40 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h45
21:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco21:10 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h45
21:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco21:40 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h45
22:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco22:10 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h45
22:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco22:40 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h45
23:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco23:10 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h45
23:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco23:40 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h45
00:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
Saturday 31 January
national_expressNXA900:05 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h50
00:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco00:10 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h45
00:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA900:30 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h50
01:20 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco00:40 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h45
01:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA900:45 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h50
01:35 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA901:10 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h50
02:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco01:10 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h45
01:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA901:25 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h50
02:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco01:40 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h45
02:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA901:45 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h50
02:35 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA901:55 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h50
02:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco02:10 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h45
02:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA902:15 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h50
03:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA902:35 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h50
03:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco02:40 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h45
03:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA902:55 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h50
03:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco03:10 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h45
03:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA903:15 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h50
04:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA903:35 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h50
04:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco03:40 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h45
04:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA903:55 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h50
04:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco04:10 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h45
04:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA904:15 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h50
05:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA904:35 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h50
05:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco04:40 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h45
05:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA904:55 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h50
05:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco05:10 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h45
05:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA905:15 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h50
06:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA905:35 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h50
06:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco05:40 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h45
06:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA905:55 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h50
06:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco06:10 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h45
06:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA906:15 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h50
07:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA906:35 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h50
07:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco06:40 London, Stratford City Bus Station
0h45
07:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Stratford to Stansted

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Buses from Stratford to Stansted run on average 75 times per day, taking around 46m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.

There are 74 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:01, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 42 km distance in 39m.

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
46m
Cheapest ticket price
£5
Buses per day
75
Direct buses
74
Fastest bus
39m
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: Airport Bus Express Ltd, National Express, Megabus, flibco from Stratford to StanstedYou can travel by bus between Stratford to Stansted with Airport Bus Express Ltd, National Express, Megabus, flibco for as low as £5. 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
50m
Cheapest Price
£12
National Express frequency
43 a day
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
35m
Cheapest Price
£19
Megabus frequency
36 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
35m
Cheapest Price
£13
Airport Bus Express Ltd frequency
40 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
39m
Cheapest Price
£15
flibco frequency
46 a day

FAQs: Stratford to Stansted coach

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

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Stratford to Stansted can start from as little as £5 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Stratford to Stansted 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 Stratford to Stansted is 39m 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 Stratford to Stansted leaves at 0:01. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Stratford to Stansted leaves at 23:50.
Yes, there are 74 direct coaches a day from Stratford to Stansted with Airport Bus Express Ltd, National Express, Megabus, flibco. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
When taking a coach from Stratford to Stansted, you can count on Airport Bus Express Ltd, National Express, Megabus, flibco for the best way to get you to Stansted. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Stratford and Stansted and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
When departing from Stratford , you have various coach station options to start your route from including London, Stratford City Bus Station, London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station - Stop G), London, Bow Church Station (Stop A), London, Bethnal Green . When arriving in Stansted , you can end your route in coach stations like Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station.Passengers board the coach most frequently from London, Stratford City Bus Station, which is located around 0 away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station, located 1 away from the city centre.
A day trip to Stansted from Stratford is worth doing with a journey time of 39m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Stratford to Stansted is November.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Stratford and Stansted including taking a coach and train.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Stratford to Stansted for coach company Airport Bus Express Ltd, National Express, Megabus.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Stratford to Stansted:
  • Megabus
    • Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
  • National Express
    • Assistance
    • Priority seating
    • Accessible toilets.
  • Airport Bus Express Ltd
    • The coaches are PSVAR-compliant, indicating accessibility features.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Stratford to Stansted depends on the coach companies:
  • Megabus
    • 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.
  • 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.
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 Stratford to Stansted.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Stratford to Stansted:
  • Megabus
    • 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).
  • 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.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from Stratford to Stansted:
  • Megabus
    • 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.
  • 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.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Stratford to Stansted.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Stratford to Stansted with the following coach company: National Express, Megabus
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Stratford to Stansted with the following coach company: Airport Bus Express Ltd, National Express, Megabus.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Stratford to Stansted with the following coach company: Airport Bus Express Ltd, National Express, Megabus.

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Important Stations and Airports in Stratford and Stansted

Stratford
Stansted
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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