Bus Tickets from Southampton to Stansted

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Southampton
    Departure location: University of Southampton
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Stansted
    Destination location: Stansted London Airport (STN)
    Operated by: National ExpressNational Express
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Southampton
    Departure location: University of Southampton
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Stansted
    Destination location: Stansted London Airport (STN)
    Operated by: National ExpressNational Express
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Southampton
    Departure location: University of Southampton
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Stansted
    Destination location: Stansted London Airport (STN)
    Operated by: National ExpressNational Express
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Southampton
    Departure location: University of Southampton
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Stansted
    Destination location: Stansted London Airport (STN)
    Operated by: National ExpressNational Express
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Southampton
    Departure location: University of Southampton
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Stansted
    Destination location: Stansted London Airport (STN)
    Operated by: National ExpressNational Express
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Southampton to Stansted.

Bus
Average Price$27 - $81Average Duration5h
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Carpool
Average Price$18 - $18Average Duration2h 30m
7kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Southampton to Stansted

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 $18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
2h 30mAverage Duration
$18Cheapest ticket
7kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Southampton to Stansted: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$52
Average bus trip duration5h
Number of daily buses10
Earliest bus departure3:15am
Distance97 miles (156 km)
Latest bus departure6:45pm

Southampton to Stansted Bus

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

Best price found
04/29
$33
04/30
$28
Today
$31
05/02
$34
05/03
$34
05/04
No data
05/05
$31
05/06
$29
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Southampton to Stansted was searched and found on Apr 30, 2025 with a price of $28

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

You can expect to pay from $28 to $85 for a bus ticket from Southampton to Stansted based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $29 which is on 2025-05-06.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Southampton and Stansted!

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 Southampton to Stansted.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Southampton to Stansted that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Southampton to Stansted while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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.

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