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House on the Hill Toy Museum
A family-run museum in Stansted Mountfitchet with one of the largest toy collections in Europe, featuring dolls, model railways, and vintage games.
Cheapest price
$43
Average price
$59
Fastest journey
5 h 47 m
Average duration
6 h 7 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
190 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bath Spa (BTH) to London Stansted Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bath Spa (BTH) to London Stansted Airport will cost around $59 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $43.
Of the 5 buses that leave Bath Spa (BTH) for London Stansted Airport on Sun, Jun 21, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 190 km distance in an average of 6 h 7 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 47 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 6 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bath Spa (BTH) to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, and a train costs an average of $24.
Distance: 118 miles (190 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$41 Average price Cheapest | $60 Average price | $55 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 42m Average total duration 4h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 59m Average total duration Fastest 2h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bath Spa (BTH) to London Stansted Airport:
A bus is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bath Spa (BTH) to London Stansted Airport costing on average $60 (€49).
Other travel options to London Stansted Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 12m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:50AM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 05:32PM | Duration 5h47 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 06:32PM | Duration 5h47 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 01:25AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $38 |
The table below shows live departures for Bath Spa (BTH) to London Stansted Airport buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 4:00 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 5h55 | 9:55 PM London Stansted Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:15 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 6h10 | 1:25 AM London Stansted Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:15 PM Bath Spa (BTH) | 6h10 | 2:25 AM London Stansted Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
![]() | 9:35 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 6h10 | 3:45 PM London Stansted Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:15 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 6h20 | 5:35 PM London Stansted Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:45 AM Bath Spa (BTH) | 5h47 | 5:32 PM London Stansted Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Bath Spa (BTH) to London Stansted Airport run on average 9 times per day, taking around 4h 12m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $23 (€19) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 09:35, the last at 20:15. The fastest bus covers the 118 miles (190 km) distance in 5h 47m.
Distance 118 miles (190 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 (€19) |
Buses per day 9 |
Fastest bus 5h 47m |
First bus 9:35 AM |
Last bus 8:15 PM |
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