The cheapest and fastest coaches from Swindon to London Stansted Airport
Cheapest price
£31
Average price
£65
Fastest journey
3 h 25 m
Average duration
3 h 34 m
Buses per day
13
Distance
146 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Swindon to London Stansted Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Swindon to London Stansted Airport will cost around £65 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £31.
To travel from Swindon to London Stansted Airport you need to make at least one change.
NX444 · NXA820:354h25Swindon, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2)1:00Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£311One-way1 change
NX401 · NXA812:455h40Swindon, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2)18:25Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£311One-way1 change
NX401 · NXA812:495h36Swindon, Queen's Drive18:25Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£311One-way1 change
NX401 · NX72717:153h25Swindon, Queen's Drive20:40Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£691One-way1 change
NX401 · NX72717:103h30Swindon, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2)20:40Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£691One-way1 change
NX401 · NX72717:153h25Swindon, Queen's Drive20:40Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£691One-way1 change
NX401 · NX7285:293h26Swindon, Queen's Drive8:55Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£751One-way1 change
NX401 · NX72717:103h30Swindon, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2)20:40Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£691One-way1 change
NX401 · NX7285:253h30Swindon, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2)8:55Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£751One-way1 change
NX401 · NX72715:044h01Swindon, Queen's Drive19:05Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station£741One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Swindon to London Stansted Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swindon to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, and a train costs an average of £20.
Distance: 146 km
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£29 Average Price Cheapest | £52 Average Price |
3h 1m Average total duration 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Swindon to London Stansted Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Swindon to London Stansted Airport coaches for today, Thursday 9 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX401 · NX728 | On time 4:25 Swindon, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2) | 3h30 | 7:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX401 · NX728 | On time 4:29 Swindon, Queen's Drive | 3h26 | 7:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX401 · NX727 | On time 7:10 Swindon, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2) | 4h15 | 11:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX401 · NX727 | On time 7:14 Swindon, Queen's Drive | 4h11 | 11:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX401 · NX727 | On time 9:45 Swindon, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2) | 3h45 | 13:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX401 · NX727 | On time 9:49 Swindon, Queen's Drive | 3h41 | 13:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX401 · NXA8 | On time 12:15 Swindon, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2) | 5h45 | 18:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX401 · NXA8 | Delayed 18:40 12:19Swindon, Queen's Drive | 5h41 | 18:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX401 · NX727 | On time 14:40 Swindon, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2) | 5h00 | 19:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX401 · NX727 | On time 14:45 Swindon, Queen's Drive | 4h55 | 19:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX444 · NXA8 | On time 19:00 Swindon, Fleming Way (Stops N1&N2) | 4h20 | 23:20 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Swindon to London Stansted Airport
Buses from Swindon to London Stansted Airport run on average 13 times per day, taking around 2h 31m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £21 but you can travel from only £20 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 12:45, the last at 20:35. The fastest coach covers the 146 km distance in 4h 20m.
Distance 146 km |
Average bus duration 2h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Buses per day 13 |
Fastest bus 4h 20m |
First bus 12:45 |
Last bus 20:35 |
Bus providers: National Express from Swindon to London Stansted AirportYou can travel by bus between Swindon to London Stansted Airport with National Express for as low as £20. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Swindon to London Stansted Airport coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swindon to London Stansted Airport by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London Stansted Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
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- 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.
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- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
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- 10€ per additional bag.
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