What is the travel distance from Bristol to Stansted?

Bristol and Stansted are 124 miles (200 km) apart.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Bristol to Stansted start their journey at Bristol, Bus & Coach Station and wind up at London Stansted Airport. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Bristol to Stansted from $25 | Compare & Save up to 51%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Bristol to Stansted on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:35pm	Bristol University Queens Road	6h 40m	8:15pm	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	Cheapest
Bus	8:15am	Bristol University Queens Road	6h 25m	2:40pm	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	Fastest
Bus	8:15am	Bristol University Queens Road	6h 25m	2:40pm	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	No tags
Bus	10:15am	Bristol University Queens Road	6h 35m	4:50pm	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	No tags
Bus	10:15am	Bristol University Queens Road	6h 35m	4:50pm	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	No tags

Next departures for Bristol to Stansted on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:50pm	Bristol University Queens Road	6h 35m	7:25pm	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	Cheapest
Bus	8:25am	Bristol University Queens Road	6h 15m	2:40pm	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	Fastest
Bus	8:25am	Bristol University Queens Road	6h 15m	2:40pm	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	No tags
Bus	10:35am	Bristol University Queens Road	6h 55m	5:30pm	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	No tags
Bus	10:35am	Bristol University Queens Road	6h 55m	5:30pm	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Bristol to Stansted

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Stansted. The journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $24, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 30mAverage Duration

123 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$27 - $50	Average Duration6h 30m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$213 - $217	Average Duration5h 7m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$24 - $36	Average Duration2h 30m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Bristol and Stansted?

Stops in Bristol

A
Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
Marlborough St, Bristol, City of Bristol BS1, UK
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B
Westbury Road
Stop B, Westbury Rd, Bristol BS9 1FH, UK
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C
The Centre
CC, Zed Alley, Bristol, BS1, United Kingdom
D
Park Avenue
400 Park Ave, Aztec West, Almondsbury, Bristol BS32 4TR, UK
E
Bond St
12-16 Bond St, Bristol BS1 3LU, UK
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F
Cribbs Causeway
Patchway, Bristol BS34, UK

Stops in Stansted

A
London Stansted Airport
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Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,730 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29730 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $27

National Express Bristol Stansted recent customer reviews

On time, good drivers, arrived at second pickup early and was allowed to get on earlier coach

Michael D.

April 6, 2025

It was good

Erik S.

August 28, 2023

A very smooth trip.

Diane D.

August 29, 2017

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Bristol to Stansted by bus

What is the travel distance from Bristol to Stansted?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Bristol to Stansted?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/22

$42

11/23

$45

Today

$26

11/25

$27

11/26

$29

11/27

$33

11/28

$35

11/29

$27

The cheapest trip from Bristol to Stansted was searched and found on Nov 24, 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 Bristol to Stansted, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $26 to $50 for a bus ticket from Bristol to Stansted based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $27 which is on 2025-11-29.