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Cheap buses leaving today

One passenger / one way

Operated by: Airport Bus ExpressAirport Bus Express
2:35PM
50m
3:25PM
London - Stratford City Bus Station
Cheapest
Stansted - Stansted London Airport (STN)
Cheapest
Operated by: Airport Bus ExpressAirport Bus Express
3:05PM
50m
3:55PM
London - Stratford City Bus Station
2nd Cheapest
Stansted - Stansted London Airport (STN)
2nd Cheapest
Operated by: Airport Bus ExpressAirport Bus Express
10:10PM
35m
10:45PM
London - Stratford City Bus Station
Fastest
Stansted - Stansted London Airport (STN)
Fastest
Operated by: National ExpressNational Express
2:30PM
2h15m
4:45PM
London - Victoria Coach Station
Stansted - Stansted London Airport (STN)
Operated by: National ExpressNational Express
3:00PM
2h5m
5:05PM
London - Victoria Coach Station
Stansted - Stansted London Airport (STN)
Bus London to Stansted: Trip Overview

Bus London to Stansted: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$18
Average bus trip duration1h 25m
Number of daily buses807
Earliest bus departure12:00 AM
Distance33 miles (52 km)
Latest bus departure11:57 PM

London to Stansted Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures807
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures12:00AM - 11:57PM
Minimum Price$10
Average Ticket Price$18
Minimum Trip Duration5m
Average Bus Trip Duration1h25m
Distance33 miles (52 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteNational Express, Airport Bus Express
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip London - Stansted

Both buses and trains are available for traveling between these two cities. The two options are practical and eco-friendly ways to reach Stansted. Another option you should consider is using carpooling services, which allow you to share a car ride with other travelers.

Traveling from London to Stansted takes about 1h 25m on average, although the minimum time it takes to get there is 5m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 31 miles (50 km) that separate the two cities.

London and Stansted are 31 miles (50 km) apart.

About 807 buses travel this route daily, provided by National Express and Airport Bus Express. Depending on the day of the week, the number of buses available from London to Stansted may vary. Want to make your bus journey from London to Stansted as easy as possible? Busbud has got you covered! Browse schedules, pick the perfect bus for your travel style and budget - all in one place.

The bus service operates from 12:00 AM for the initial departure and runs until 11:57 PM for the final departure.

The majority of buses traveling from London to Stansted start their journey at Victoria Coach Station and wind up at London Stansted Airport. These are the most popular 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.

The bus ticket costs $18 on average. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $12 and $29, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.

Yes, a day trip from London to Stansted is definitely doable. The round-trip travel time is around 10m. So you'll have plenty of time to discover Stansted before making your way back to London.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
03/17
$19
03/18
$16
Today
$16
03/20
$14
03/21
$14
03/22
$14
03/23
$14
03/24
$14
The cheapest trip from London to Stansted was searched and found on Mar 21, 2024 with a price of $14

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

You can expect to pay from $14 to $26 for a bus ticket from London to Stansted based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $14 which is on 2024-03-21.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from London to Stansted.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from London to Stansted.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from London to Stansted.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from London to Stansted, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Will you be returning to London by bus?

Bus from Stansted to London

You can also go to Stansted by train

Train from London to Stansted

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