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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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| Bus | Birmingham Airport - BHX | Stansted London Airport (STN) | Fastest | ||||
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Compare 3 ways to go from Birmingham to Stansted
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Stansted. The journey takes about 2 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Birmingham and Stansted?
Stops in Birmingham
- AMill Lane, Digbeth, Birmingham B5 6DD, United Kingdom
- C1 Hagley Rd W, Birmingham B17 8AL, UK
- D
67 Colmore Row
67 Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3, United Kingdom - E
A457
A457, Birmingham B3, UK - F
Aston University
10 Jennens Rd, Birmingham B4 7ET, UK
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Customers had a nice journey with fantastic drivers, an excellent trip to London Stansted from Birmingham Airport. The coach was clean and comfortable, left on time, and arrived early. They were very satisfied with the service overall. However, some mentioned issues with the charger not working despite everything else being good.
National Express Birmingham Stansted recent customer reviews
I didn’t like the trip as it was an 4h trip and I wasn’t comfortable enough to take an nap. Please fix this and make it comfortable, I can pay more for the ticket no problem.
Ahmad M.
Excellent trip to London Stansted from Birmingham Airport. Clean comfortable coach, left on time and arrived early.
Michelle L.
I like taking national Express because it always takes me to my destination on time
Joy O.
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Birmingham to Stansted by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Birmingham to Stansted?
The cheapest bus tickets from Birmingham to Stansted start from $25. The average price for this route is around $45. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Birmingham to Stansted?
The average bus trip duration from Birmingham to Stansted is 4h 25m, covering a distance of 100 miles (161 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 10m and is operated by National Express.
Which bus companies service the Birmingham to Stansted route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 34 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Birmingham to Stansted?
The earliest bus departs from Birmingham to Stansted at 1:00am. And the latest bus departs at 9:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Birmingham to Stansted?
A bus trip from Birmingham to Stansted generates an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Birmingham to Stansted was searched and found on Dec 23, 2025 with a price of $33To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Birmingham to Stansted, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $33 to $220 for a bus ticket from Birmingham to Stansted based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $33 which is on 2025-12-23.
