How far is Bournemouth from Stansted?

The distance between the two cities is 122 miles (196 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Bournemouth to Stansted?

Most of the buses traveling from Bournemouth to Stansted leave from Coach Station and arrive at London Stansted Airport. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

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Next bus departures

Next departures for Bournemouth to Stansted on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:32am	County Gates	5h 53m	7:25am	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	Cheapest
Bus	2:10pm	County Gates	4h 25m	6:35pm	Stansted London Airport (STN)	Fastest
Bus	1:32am	County Gates	5h 53m	7:25am	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	No tags
Bus	3:02am	County Gates	5h 53m	8:55am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Bus	3:02am	County Gates	5h 53m	8:55am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags

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We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Stansted. The journey takes about 5 hours 23 minutes and with fares starting at just $28, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day

5h 23mAverage Duration

124 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$28 - $116	Average Duration5h 23m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$19 - $19	Average Duration2h 10m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Bournemouth and Stansted?

Stops in Bournemouth

A
Coach Station
Bournemouth (Coach Station), Bournemouth BH8 8DL, UK
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B
Richmond Hill, 3
3 Richmond Hill, Bournemouth BH2 6HE, UK
C
Travel Interchange
Bath Rd, Bournemouth BH1, UK

Stops in Stansted

A
London Stansted Airport
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Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,733 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

According to customer reviews, the service received mixed feedback. Some customers were highly impressed with the friendly and efficient driver, while others had a negative experience due to rude and offensive behavior from the driver.

National Express Bournemouth Stansted recent customer reviews

The driver was rude and very offensive told me that I didn’t have a booking just terrible

Annette F.

November 20, 2022

On time. Friendly Drivers.

Anita N.

February 26, 2025

Very impressed, driver was very friendly and efficient. Would highly recommend

Judy S.

April 15, 2022

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Bournemouth to Stansted by bus

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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$86

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$26

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The cheapest trip from Bournemouth to Stansted was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $26

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Bournemouth to Stansted, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $26 to $98 for a bus ticket from Bournemouth to Stansted based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $34 which is on 2025-11-28.