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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Stratford to Stansted
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 15 Sept
Cheapest price on 15 Sept
£14
Average ticket price on 15 Sept
£18
Fastest journey on 15 Sept
45 m
Average journey duration on 15 Sept
45 m
Buses on 15 Sept
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 £18 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £14.
Fast coaches
On Tue 15 Sept, we found 98 buses from Stratford to Stansted, including 98 direct services.
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.
Flibco5:400h45London, Stratford City Bus Station6:25Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£141One-way0 changes- Flibco18:100h45London, Stratford City Bus Station18:55Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£141One-way0 changes
- Flibco7:100h45London, Stratford City Bus Station7:55Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£141One-way0 changes
- Flibco17:400h45London, Stratford City Bus Station18:25Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£141One-way0 changes
- Flibco22:400h45London, Stratford City Bus Station23:25Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£141One-way0 changes
- Flibco2:400h45London, Stratford City Bus Station3:25Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£181One-way0 changes
- Flibco5:400h45London, Stratford City Bus Station6:25Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£141One-way0 changes
- Flibco18:100h45London, Stratford City Bus Station18:55Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£141One-way0 changes
- Flibco7:100h45London, Stratford City Bus Station7:55Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£141One-way0 changes
- Flibco3:100h45London, Stratford City Bus Station3:55Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£181One-way0 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 an average ticket price of £12 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 1h 15m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, while a train costs an average of £20.
Distance: 42 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£12 Average Price Cheapest | £20 Average Price | £20 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 15m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 20m Average total duration 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
The cheapest way to travel from Stratford to Stansted is a coach with an average price of £12.
This is compared to other travel options from Stratford to Stansted:
A coach is £8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stratford to Stansted costing on average £20.
The fastest way to travel from Stratford to Stansted is by coach with an average journey time of 45m.
Other travel options to Stansted take longer:
Train takes on average 50m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Stratford and Stansted including taking a coach and train.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.
Tickets start at around £12 compared to roughly £20 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £8. The journey takes 45m versus 38m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by National Express, Flibco, Airport Bus Express Ltd, Megabus, flibco.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Live departures
Stratford to Stansted bus times
The table below shows live departures for Stratford to Stansted coaches for today, Monday 14 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NXA9 | 18:00 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h55 | 18:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Flibco | 18:10 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h45 | 18:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA9 | 18:25 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h50 | 19:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Flibco | 18:40 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h45 | 19:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA9 | 18:40 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h50 | 19:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA9 | 18:55 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h50 | 19:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Flibco | 19:10 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h45 | 19:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA9 | 19:15 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h50 | 20:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA9 | 19:35 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h50 | 20:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Flibco | 19:40 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h45 | 20:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA9 | 19:55 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h50 | 20:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Flibco | 20:10 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h45 | 20:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA9 | 20:15 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h50 | 21:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA9 | 20:35 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h50 | 21:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Flibco | 20:40 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h45 | 21:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA9 | 20:55 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h50 | 21:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Flibco | 21:10 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h45 | 21:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA9 | 21:15 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h50 | 22:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA9 | 21:35 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h50 | 22:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Flibco | 21:40 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h45 | 22:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA9 | 21:55 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h50 | 22:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Flibco | 22:10 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h45 | 22:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA9 | 22:15 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h50 | 23:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA9 | 22:35 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h50 | 23:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Flibco | 22:40 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h45 | 23:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA9 | 22:55 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h50 | 23:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Flibco | 23:10 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h45 | 23:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA9 | 23:15 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h50 | 0:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA9 | 23:35 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h50 | 0:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Flibco | 23:40 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h45 | 0:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA9 | 0:05 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h50 | 0:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Flibco | 0:10 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h45 | 0:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA9 | 0:30 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h50 | 1:20 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Flibco | 0:40 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h45 | 1:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA9 | 0:45 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h50 | 1:35 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Flibco | 1:10 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h45 | 1:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA9 | 1:10 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h50 | 2:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA9 | 1:25 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h50 | 2:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Flibco | 1:40 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h45 | 2:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA9 | 1:45 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h50 | 2:35 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA9 | 1:55 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h50 | 2:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Flibco | 2:10 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h45 | 2:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA9 | 2:15 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h50 | 3:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA9 | 2:35 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h50 | 3:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Flibco | 2:40 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h45 | 3:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA9 | 2:55 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h50 | 3:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Flibco | 3:10 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h45 | 3:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA9 | 3:15 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h50 | 4:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA9 | 3:35 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h50 | 4:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Flibco | 3:40 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h45 | 4:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA9 | 3:55 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h50 | 4:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Flibco | 4:10 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h45 | 4:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA9 | 4:15 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h50 | 5:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA9 | 4:35 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h50 | 5:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Flibco | 4:40 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h45 | 5:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA9 | 4:55 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h50 | 5:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Flibco | 5:10 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h45 | 5:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA9 | 5:15 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h50 | 6:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA9 | 5:35 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h50 | 6:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Flibco | 5:40 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h45 | 6:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA9 | 5:55 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h50 | 6:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Flibco | 6:10 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h45 | 6:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA9 | 6:15 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h50 | 7:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA9 | 6:35 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h50 | 7:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Flibco | 6:40 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h45 | 7:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA9 | 6:55 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h50 | 7:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Flibco | 7:10 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h45 | 7:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA9 | 7:15 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h50 | 8:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA9 | 7:35 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h50 | 8:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Flibco | 7:40 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h45 | 8:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA9 | 7:55 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h50 | 8:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Flibco | 8:10 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h45 | 8:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA9 | 8:15 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h50 | 9:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA9 | 8:35 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h50 | 9:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Flibco | 8:40 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h45 | 9:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA9 | 8:55 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h50 | 9:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Flibco | 9:10 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h45 | 9:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA9 | 9:15 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h50 | 10:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA9 | 9:35 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h50 | 10:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Flibco | 9:40 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h45 | 10:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA9 | 9:55 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h50 | 10:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Flibco | 10:10 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h45 | 10:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA9 | 10:15 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h50 | 11:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA9 | 10:35 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h50 | 11:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Flibco | 10:40 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h45 | 11:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA9 | 10:55 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h50 | 11:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Flibco | 11:10 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h45 | 11:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA9 | 11:15 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h50 | 12:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA9 | 11:35 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h50 | 12:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Flibco | 11:40 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h45 | 12:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA9 | 11:55 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h50 | 12:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Flibco | 12:10 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h45 | 12:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA9 | 12:15 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h50 | 13:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA9 | 12:35 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h50 | 13:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Flibco | 12:40 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h45 | 13:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA9 | 12:55 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h50 | 13:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Flibco | 13:10 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h45 | 13:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA9 | 13:15 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h50 | 14:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA9 | 13:35 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h50 | 14:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Flibco | 13:40 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h45 | 14:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA9 | 13:55 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h50 | 14:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Flibco | 14:10 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h45 | 14:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA9 | 14:15 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h50 | 15:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA9 | 14:35 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h50 | 15:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Flibco | 14:40 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h45 | 15:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA9 | 14:55 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h50 | 15:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Flibco | 15:10 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h45 | 15:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA9 | 15:15 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h50 | 16:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA9 | 15:35 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h50 | 16:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Flibco | 15:40 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h45 | 16:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA9 | 15:55 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h55 | 16:50 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Flibco | 16:10 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h45 | 16:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NXA9 | 16:20 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 1h00 | 17:20 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Flibco | 16:40 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h45 | 17:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Flibco | 17:10 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h45 | 17:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Flibco | 17:40 London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h45 | 18:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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National Express as well as Flibco, Airport Bus Express Ltd, Megabus, flibco and more offer coaches services from Stratford to Stansted.
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Stratford to Stansted
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Buses from Stratford to Stansted run on average 93 times per day, taking around 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 93 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 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Buses per day 93 |
Direct buses 93 |
Fastest bus 45m |
First bus 0:01 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 4 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, Flibco, Airport Bus Express Ltd, Megabus, flibco from Stratford to StanstedYou can travel by bus between Stratford to Stansted with National Express, Flibco, Airport Bus Express Ltd, Megabus, flibco for as low as £7. 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 National Express Duration
50m
Cheapest National Express Price
£13
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 Megabus Duration
35m
Cheapest Megabus 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 Airport Bus Express Ltd Duration
35m
Cheapest Airport Bus Express Ltd Price
£13
Airport Bus Express Ltd frequency
41 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 Flibco Duration
45m
Cheapest Flibco Price
£7
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 flibco Duration
39m
Cheapest flibco Price
£15
flibco frequency
48 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.
Cheap coach tickets from Stratford to Stansted can start from as little as £7 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Stratford to Stansted is £12; 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 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 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 93 direct coaches a day from Stratford to Stansted with National Express, Flibco, Airport Bus Express Ltd, 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 National Express, Flibco, Airport Bus Express Ltd, 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, Bow Church Station (Stop A), London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station), London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station - Stop G), London, Redbridge Station . 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 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 45m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Stratford to Stansted is December.
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, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Stratford to Stansted:
- 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 Stratford to Stansted for coach company National Express, Flibco, Airport Bus Express Ltd, Megabus.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Stratford to Stansted 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 Stratford to Stansted.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Stratford to Stansted:
- 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 Stratford to Stansted:
- 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 Stratford to Stansted. 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 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: National Express, Airport Bus Express Ltd, Megabus.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Stratford to Stansted with the following coach company: National Express, Airport Bus Express Ltd, Megabus.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Stratford and Stansted
Most Stratford to Stansted buses use the London, Stratford City Bus Station to Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Stratford and Stansted bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Departure bus stations in Stratford
Arrival bus stations in Stansted
Which Stratford station do buses to Stansted leave from?
Buses from Stratford to Stansted leave from London, Stratford City Bus Station. The station is from Stratford city centre at Montfichet Road, London E20 1EG, United Kingdom.
London, Stratford City Bus StationMontfichet Road, London E20 1EG, United Kingdom
City-centre transport
Getting to London, Stratford City Bus Station from Stratford city centre
Bus108 · 6m · £4 · every ~24 min
London, Stratford City Bus Station bus station facilities and services
London, Stratford City Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Five Guys (in the station), Wahaca (0.2 km), The Real Greek (0.3 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside Westfield Stratford City.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at London, Stratford City Bus Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London, Stratford City Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Stratford City Bus Station: Elevators, ramps.
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