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 $43. 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 99 miles (160 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 bus companies operate on this route with 34 buses 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.

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Next bus departures

Next departures for Birmingham to Stansted on February 11
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:40pm	Coach Station	6h 45m	2:25am	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	Cheapest
Bus	11:55am	Birmingham Airport - BHX	3h 50m	3:45pm	Stansted London Airport (STN)	Fastest
Bus	7:30am	Coach Station	4h 25m	11:55am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Bus	7:30am	Coach Station	4h 25m	11:55am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Bus	7:50am	Coach Station	4h 35m	12:25pm	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Stansted on February 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:40pm	Coach Station	6h 45m	2:25am	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	Cheapest
Bus	3:55am	Birmingham Airport - BHX	3h 20m	7:15am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	Fastest
Bus	3:30am	Coach Station	3h 45m	7:15am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Bus	3:30am	Coach Station	3h 45m	7:15am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Bus	4:10am	Coach Station	4h 45m	8:55am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Stansted on February 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:35am	Coach Station	4h 45m	11:20am	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	Cheapest
Bus	1:25am	Birmingham Airport - BHX	3h 10m	4:35am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	Fastest
Bus	1:00am	Coach Station	3h 35m	4:35am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Bus	1:00am	Coach Station	3h 35m	4:35am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Bus	3:30am	Coach Station	3h 45m	7:15am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Stansted on February 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:00pm	Coach Station	4h 55m	8:55pm	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	Cheapest
Bus	1:25am	Birmingham Airport - BHX	3h 10m	4:35am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	Fastest
Bus	1:00am	Coach Station	3h 35m	4:35am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Bus	1:00am	Coach Station	3h 35m	4:35am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Bus	3:30am	Coach Station	3h 45m	7:15am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Stansted on February 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:05am	Coach Station	4h 15m	11:20am	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	Cheapest
Bus	1:25am	Birmingham Airport - BHX	3h 10m	4:35am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	Fastest
Bus	1:00am	Coach Station	3h 35m	4:35am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Bus	1:00am	Coach Station	3h 35m	4:35am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Bus	3:30am	Coach Station	3h 45m	7:15am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Stansted on February 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:35am	Coach Station	4h 45m	11:20am	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	Cheapest
Bus	1:25am	Birmingham Airport - BHX	3h 10m	4:35am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	Fastest
Bus	1:00am	Coach Station	3h 35m	4:35am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Bus	1:00am	Coach Station	3h 35m	4:35am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Bus	3:30am	Coach Station	3h 45m	7:15am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Stansted on February 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:45am	Coach Station	4h 35m	11:20am	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	Cheapest
Bus	1:25am	Birmingham Airport - BHX	3h 10m	4:35am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	Fastest
Bus	1:00am	Coach Station	3h 35m	4:35am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Bus	1:00am	Coach Station	3h 35m	4:35am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Bus	3:30am	Coach Station	3h 45m	7:15am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Stansted on February 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:45am	Coach Station	4h 35m	11:20am	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	Cheapest
Bus	1:25am	Birmingham Airport - BHX	3h 10m	4:35am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	Fastest
Bus	1:00am	Coach Station	3h 35m	4:35am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Bus	1:00am	Coach Station	3h 35m	4:35am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Bus	3:30am	Coach Station	3h 45m	7:15am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Birmingham to Stansted

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Carpool stands out as a good way to reach Stansted. The journey takes about 2 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 20mAverage Duration

98 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$25 - $107	Average Duration4h 25m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$24 - $148	Average Duration3h 21m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$15 - $28	Average Duration2h 20m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Birmingham and Stansted?

Stops in Birmingham

A
Coach Station
Mill Lane, Digbeth, Birmingham B5 6DD, United Kingdom
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B
Birmingham Airport
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C
Bearwood
1 Hagley Rd W, Birmingham B17 8AL, UK
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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

Stops in Stansted

A
London Stansted Airport
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Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,871 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

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.

January 20, 2024

Excellent trip to London Stansted from Birmingham Airport. Clean comfortable coach, left on time and arrived early.

Michelle L.

May 10, 2022

I like taking national Express because it always takes me to my destination on time

Joy O.

January 11, 2020

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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 $43. 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 99 miles (160 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 bus companies operate on this route with 34 buses 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.

Best price found

02/09

$35

02/10

$38

Today

$38

02/12

$36

02/13

$34

02/14

$38

02/15

$38

02/16

$29

The cheapest trip from Birmingham to Stansted was searched and found on Feb 16, 2026 with a price of $29

To 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 $29 to $121 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 $29 which is on 2026-02-16.