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The cheapest and fastest buses from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport
Showing times and prices for Nov 07
Cheapest price
$40
Average price
$64
Fastest journey
3 h 35 m
Average duration
4 h 2 m
Buses per day
28
Distance
161 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Birmingham New Street (BHM) 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 Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport will cost around $64 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $40.
Fast buses
Of the 28 buses that leave Birmingham New Street (BHM) for London Stansted Airport on Fri, Nov 07, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 07 the direct buses cover the 161 km distance in an average of 4 h 2 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 35 m .
On Fri, Nov 07 the slowest buses will take 4 h 25 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.
NX400 · NXA808:45PM6h10
Birmingham, Coach Station02:55AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
$401One-way
1 transfer
NX400 · NXA607:40PM4h30
Birmingham, Coach Station12:10AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
$431One-way
1 transfer
NX400 · NXA608:05AM4h45
Birmingham, Coach Station12:50PMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
$431One-way
1 transfer
NX400 · NXA604:00PM4h40
Birmingham, Coach Station08:40PMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
$431One-way
1 transfer
NX550 · NXA809:30PM5h55
Birmingham, Coach Station03:25AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
$431One-way
1 transfer
NX77701:00AM3h35
Birmingham, Coach Station04:35AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
$581One-way
0 transfers
NX77703:30AM3h45
Birmingham, Coach Station07:15AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
$571One-way
0 transfers
NX77705:45AM4h05
Birmingham, Coach Station09:50AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
$571One-way
0 transfers
NX77709:30AM4h20
Birmingham, Coach Station01:50PMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
$571One-way
0 transfers
NX77707:30AM4h25
Birmingham, Coach Station11:55AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
$571One-way
0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €21, and a train costs an average of €18.
Distance: 100 miles (161 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
€30 Average price Cheapest | €47 Average price |
4h 26m Average total duration 3h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 32m Average total duration Fastest 3h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
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Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:45AM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:20AM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $103 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:05AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $103 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $112 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 02:55AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $38 |
Live departures
Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport buses for today, Thursday, November 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
Last updated at 3:47 AM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:40 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 4h30 | 11:10 PM London Stansted Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:45 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 6h10 | 1:55 AM London Stansted Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:30 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 5h55 | 2:25 AM London Stansted Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, November 7 | |||||
| NX777 | 1:00 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h35 | 4:35 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX210 · NX728 | 2:45 AM Birmingham, Hagley Road West | 6h10 | 8:55 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX777 | 3:30 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h45 | 7:15 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport
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Buses from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport run on average 25 times per day, taking around 3h 56m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $26 (€21) but you can travel from only $23 (€18) by train.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:30, the last at 20:30. The fastest bus covers the 100 miles (161 km) distance in 4h 15m.
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 $23 (€18)
Distance 100 miles (161 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€21) |
Buses per day 25 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 4h 15m |
First bus 06:30 |
Last bus 20:30 |
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 $23 (€18)
Bus providers: National Express from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted AirportYou can travel by bus between Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport with National Express for as low as $23 (€18). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
National Express
About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 15m
Cheapest Price
$31 (€25)
National Express frequency
25 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
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
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.
FAQs: Bus from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London Stansted Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap bus tickets from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport (STN) can start from as little as $32 (€26) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport (STN) is $43 (€35); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport (STN) bus time is 3 h 45 min covering the 100 mile (161 km) long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first bus from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport (STN) leaves at 3: 30AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last bus from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport (STN) leaves at 11: 55PM.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport (STN) without having to change trains with National Express. There are 7 direct buses from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport (STN) each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
When taking a bus from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport (STN), you can count on National Express for the best way to get you to London Stansted Airport (STN). You can also check all possible bus providers who offer a service to London Stansted Airport (STN) from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
A trip to London Stansted Airport (STN) from Birmingham New Street (BHM) is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 45 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport (STN) by bus is March.
You have options as you can travel to London Stansted Airport (STN) from Birmingham New Street (BHM) 2 different ways: train or bus.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport (STN):
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport (STN) for bus company National Express.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus company National Express.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport (STN) depends on the bus company:
- National Express
- 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.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport (STN), follow these tips:
Start your search now and compare ticket prices to find the best deal!
Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport (STN).
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport (STN):
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport (STN):
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport (STN).
You can reserve your seat on the bus from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport (STN) with the following bus company: National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport (STN) with the following bus company: National Express.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to London Stansted Airport (STN) with the following bus company: National Express.
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