Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport (STN) bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport (STN)

Showing times and prices for Jun 17

Cheapest price

$38

Average price

$66

Fastest journey

3 h 35 m

Average duration

4 h

Buses per day

25

Distance

161 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport (STN) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport (STN) will cost around $66 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $38.

Fast buses

Of the 25 buses that leave Birmingham New Street (BHM) for London Stansted Airport (STN) on Tue, Jun 17, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Tue, Jun 17 the direct buses cover the 161 km distance in an average of 4 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 35 m .

On Tue, Jun 17 the slowest buses will take 4 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.

National ExpressNX400 · NXA6
07:40PM4h30
Birmingham, Coach Station
12:10AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
$381One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX400 · NXA6
06:45AM4h35
Birmingham, Coach Station
11:20AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
$411One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX400 · NXA6
10:15AM4h35
Birmingham, Coach Station
02:50PMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
$431One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX550 · NXA6
01:00PM4h40
Birmingham, Coach Station
05:40PMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
$441One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX400 · NXA8
08:45PM6h10
Birmingham, Coach Station
02:55AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
$461One-way
1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport (STN)

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport (STN) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 14m.

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Train

€35

Average price

Cheapest

€56

Average price

5h 30m

Average duration

5h 0m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 44m

Average duration

Fastest

3h 14m

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30m

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Live departures

Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport (STN) bus times

Showing buses for today, Monday, June 16
Last updated at 3:40 PM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
national_expressNX590 · NXA6
On time
4:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station
4h50
8:50 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX400 · NXA6
On time
6:40 PM Birmingham, Coach Station
4h30
11:10 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1 transfer
Tuesday, June 17
national_expressNX77712:00 AM Birmingham, Coach Station
3h35
3:35 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX210 · NX7281:45 AM Birmingham, Hagley Road West
6h10
7:55 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station1 transfer
national_expressNX7772:30 AM Birmingham, Coach Station
3h45
6:15 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX210 · NX728
Delayed
4:10 AM 3:10 AMBirmingham, Coach Station
4h45
7:55 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX210 · NX7283:40 AM Birmingham, Hagley Road West
5h55
9:35 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station1 transfer
national_expressNX7774:45 AM Birmingham, Coach Station
4h05
8:50 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX400 · NXA6
On time
5:45 AM Birmingham, Coach Station
4h35
10:20 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX210 · NX727
On time
6:10 AM Birmingham, Hagley Road West
5h15
11:25 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX7776:30 AM Birmingham, Coach Station
4h25
10:55 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX210 · NX727
On time
6:50 AM Birmingham, Coach Station
4h35
11:25 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX210 · NX727
On time
8:00 AM Birmingham, Hagley Road West
5h25
1:25 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX7778:30 AM Birmingham, Coach Station
4h20
12:50 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX210 · NX727
On time
8:45 AM Birmingham, Coach Station
4h40
1:25 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX400 · NXA6
On time
9:15 AM Birmingham, Coach Station
4h35
1:50 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX77710:30 AM Birmingham, Coach Station
4h15
2:45 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX550 · NXA6
On time
12:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station
4h40
4:40 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX409 · NX727
On time
12:15 PM Birmingham, Coach Station
5h45
6:00 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX7772:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station
5h05
7:05 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX210 · NX727
On time
2:55 PM Birmingham, Hagley Road West
6h45
9:40 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX400 · NXA8
On time
7:45 PM Birmingham, Coach Station
6h10
1:55 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX550 · NXA8
On time
8:30 PM Birmingham, Coach Station
5h55
2:25 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport (STN)

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Buses from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport (STN) run on average 23 times per day, taking around 5h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $32 (€26) but you can travel from only $21 (€17) by train.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $21 (€17)
Distance
100 miles (161 km)
Average bus duration
5h 0m
Cheapest ticket price
$32 (€26)
Buses per day
23
Direct buses
7
Fastest bus
3h 45m
First bus
03:30
Last bus
23:55
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $21 (€17)

Bus Providers: National Express from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport (STN)

National Express

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About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance bus company operating over 550 buses per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates bus services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day.
Luggage & cancellation policy
luggage
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
luggage
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
cancellation
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
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Wifi
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Food sold onboard
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Seat reservation
bathroomOnboard
Toilets
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USB plugs
accessibility
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
bikes
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.

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