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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Birmingham to London Stansted Airport
Cheapest price on Sep 02
$41
Average ticket price on Sep 02
$64
Fastest journey on Sep 02
3 h 35 m
Average journey duration on Sep 02
3 h 58 m
Buses on Sep 02
21
Distance
161 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Birmingham 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 to London Stansted Airport will cost around $64 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $41.
On Wed, Sep 02, we found 21 buses from Birmingham to London Stansted Airport, including 8 direct services.
On Wed, Sep 02 the direct buses cover the 161 km distance in an average of 3 h 58 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 35 m .
On Wed, Sep 02 the slowest buses will take 4 h 15 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 · NXA62:00 PM4h40Birmingham, Coach Station6:40 PMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station$411One-way1 transfer- NX400 · NXA67:40 PM6h45Birmingham, Coach Station2:25 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station$421One-way1 transfer
- NX400 · NXA88:45 PM6h00Birmingham, Coach Station2:45 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station$421One-way1 transfer
- NX541 · NXA86:30 PM5h50Birmingham, Coach Station12:20 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station$421One-way1 transfer
- NX400 · NXA67:40 AM4h10Birmingham, Coach Station11:50 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station$471One-way1 transfer
- NX7771:00 AM3h35Birmingham, Coach Station4:35 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station$661One-way0 transfers
- NX7773:30 AM3h45Birmingham, Coach Station7:15 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station$641One-way0 transfers
- NX7775:45 AM4h05Birmingham, Coach Station9:50 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station$581One-way0 transfers
- NX400 · NXA67:40 AM4h10Birmingham, Coach Station11:50 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station$471One-way1 transfer
- NX77711:30 AM4h15Birmingham, Coach Station3:45 PMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station$581One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Birmingham to London Stansted Airport
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $35 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 48m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $35, while a train costs an average of $43.
Distance: 100 miles (161 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$35 Average price Cheapest | $43 Average price | $55 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 9m Average total duration 3h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 48m Average total duration Fastest 3h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to London Stansted Airport:
A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to London Stansted Airport costing on average $43 (€35).
Other travel options to London Stansted Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 39m.
Tickets start at around $35 (€28) compared to roughly $55 (€45) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $20 (€17). The journey takes 3h 39m versus 2h 15m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by National Express.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Birmingham 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, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:40AM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 03:32PM | Duration 5h37 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 05:57PM | Duration 5h22 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:57PM | Duration 4h57 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 08:32PM | Duration 4h42 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:32PM | Duration 4h32 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Live departures
Birmingham to London Stansted Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to London Stansted Airport buses for today, Tuesday, September 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX590 · NXA6 | 5:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 4h50 | 9:50 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX777 | 6:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 4h25 | 10:25 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX541 · NXA8 | 6:30 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 5h50 | 12:20 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX400 · NXA6 | 7:40 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 6h45 | 2:25 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX400 · NXA8 | 8:45 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 6h00 | 2:45 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX777 | 1:00 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h35 | 4:35 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX777 | 3:30 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h45 | 7:15 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX210 · NX728 | 3:40 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 5h15 | 8:55 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX777 | 5:45 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 4h05 | 9:50 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX410 · NX728 | 6:00 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 4h35 | 10:35 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX777 | 7:30 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 4h25 | 11:55 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX400 · NXA6 | 7:40 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 4h10 | 11:50 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX210 · NX727 | 7:45 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 4h40 | 12:25 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX777 | 9:30 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 4h20 | 1:50 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX541 · NX737 | 9:55 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 5h37 | 3:32 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX777 | 11:30 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 4h15 | 3:45 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX541 · NX737 | 1:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 4h57 | 5:57 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX400 · NXA6 | 2:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 4h40 | 6:40 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX777 | 3:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 5h05 | 8:05 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX541 · NX737 | 4:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 4h32 | 8:32 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX210 · NX727 | 4:05 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 4h35 | 8:40 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Birmingham to London Stansted Airport
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Buses from Birmingham to London Stansted Airport run on average 21 times per day, taking around 3h 39m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $21 (€17) if you book in advance.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:45, the last at 19:45. The fastest bus covers the 100 miles (161 km) distance in 4h 5m.
Distance 100 miles (161 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 (€17) |
Buses per day 21 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 4h 5m |
First bus 4:45 AM |
Last bus 7:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 28 days |
Bus providers: National Express from Birmingham to London Stansted AirportYou can travel by bus between Birmingham to London Stansted Airport with National Express for as low as $21 (€17). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Birmingham to London Stansted Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham 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.
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- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
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- 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.
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- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
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- 10€ per additional bag.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Birmingham to London Stansted Airport
Most Birmingham to London Stansted Airport buses use the Birmingham, Coach Station to London, Victoria Coach Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Birmingham and London Stansted Airport bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Birmingham, Coach Station from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham, Coach Station is 1 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Birmingham, Coach Station bus station facilities and services
Birmingham, Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafeteria and fast-food options inside the station
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham, Coach Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham, Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham, Coach Station: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway bus station facilities and services
Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway. ATMs are available at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway: Bus stops are wheelchair accessible.
Getting to Birmingham from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham bus station facilities and services
Birmingham has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Multiple fast food and cafes inside
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available within the station. ATMs are multiple ATMs available inside the station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham: Wheelchair accessible entrances and facilities.
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