- Recommended
House on the Hill Toy Museum
Large toy museum in Stansted Mountfitchet with dolls, model railways, teddy bears, and vintage games. A good nearby family-friendly museum close to the airport area.
Cheapest price
$42
Average price
$63
Fastest journey
4 h 5 m
Average duration
4 h 29 m
Buses per day
18
Distance
202 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) 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 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to London Stansted Airport will cost around $63 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $42.
It's difficult to get from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to London Stansted Airport without transferring at least once.
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NX040 · NXA8
NX040 · NXA8
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NX200 · NX728
NX202 · NX727
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NX201 · NX727
NX202 · NX728Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, and a train costs an average of $36.
Distance: 125 miles (202 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$35 Average price Cheapest | $73 Average price | $70 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 56m Average total duration 4h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 3h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 43m 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 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to London Stansted Airport:
A bus is $39 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to London Stansted Airport costing on average $73 (€59).
Other travel options to London Stansted Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 26m.
You'll arrive about {timeSavings} sooner ({durationInMinutes} by bus vs {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car) and save roughly {savingsAmount} compared to fuel and tolls ({cheapestPrice} vs {drivingPriceInCents}). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
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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 03:45AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:50AM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 06:32PM | Duration 5h47 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 07:59PM | Duration 5h44 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
The table below shows live departures for Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to London Stansted Airport buses for today, Tuesday, May 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX201 · NX727 | On time 6:00 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 4h40 | 10:40 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, May 20 | |||||
NX200 · NX728 | Delayed 12:00 PM 4:50 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 4h05 | 8:55 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX202 · NX728 | Delayed 3:30 PM 5:50 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 4h45 | 10:35 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX040 · NXA8 | On time 6:00 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 6h10 | 12:10 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX202 · NX727 | Delayed 3:30 PM 8:00 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 4h25 | 1:30 PM 1:30 PMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX202 · NX727 | Delayed 3:30 PM 10:00 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 4h30 | 2:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX200 · NX727 | Delayed 12:00 PM 11:00 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 5h10 | 4:10 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX040 · NXA8 | On time 11:20 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 6h00 | 5:20 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX502 · NXA8 | On time 12:30 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 5h50 | 6:20 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX040 · NXA8 | On time 1:00 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 5h55 | 6:55 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX202 · NX727 | Delayed 3:30 PM 2:00 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 5h05 | 7:05 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX040 · NXA8 | On time 2:45 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 5h50 | 8:35 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX200 · NX727 | On time 3:15 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 5h25 | 8:40 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX040 · NXA8 | On time 3:30 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 5h55 | 9:25 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX040 · NXA8 | On time 4:15 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 6h10 | 10:25 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX040 · NXA8 | On time 6:30 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 5h50 | 12:20 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX200 · NX727 | On time 7:50 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 5h00 | 12:50 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX040 · NXA6 | On time 8:45 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 5h40 | 2:25 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to London Stansted Airport run on average 20 times per day, taking around 4h 26m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $29 (€24) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 02:45, the last at 21:15. The fastest bus covers the 125 miles (202 km) distance in 5h 5m.
Distance 125 miles (202 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 (€24) |
Buses per day 20 |
Fastest bus 5h 5m |
First bus 2:45 AM |
Last bus 9:15 PM |
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Discover the best of London Stansted Airport — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect London Stansted Airport trip today.
Large toy museum in Stansted Mountfitchet with dolls, model railways, teddy bears, and vintage games. A good nearby family-friendly museum close to the airport area.
Major sculpture destination in Perry Green with indoor galleries and an outdoor sculpture landscape. Best for modern art lovers willing to travel a little farther from Stansted.
Local arts venue and gallery in Bishop's Stortford hosting changing exhibitions, performances, and community arts events. Useful for visitors seeking a smaller regional cultural stop.
National Trust ancient forest with walking trails, lakes, and open landscapes right beside the airport. One of the best outdoor escapes for a layover with time.
Historic village center with timber-framed buildings, independent shops, and a traditional Essex feel. Ideal for a short local wander near the airport.
Charming central square in one of Essex's most attractive market towns, surrounded by historic buildings and shops. Popular for photos and relaxed strolling.
A hearty breakfast of eggs, bacon, sausages, beans, grilled tomato, mushrooms, and toast. It is a classic English staple widely associated with local café culture.
Battered fried fish with chips, usually served with mushy peas or tartar sauce. It is one of the most iconic and widely loved dishes in England.
A traditional London working-class meal of savory meat pie with mashed potatoes, often topped with parsley liquor. It is strongly tied to East London food heritage.
A well-known traditional pub in Stansted serving British classics and cask ales in a historic, relaxed setting close to the airport.
A popular established airport branch of the well-known chain, serving reliable Japanese-inspired noodle and rice dishes in a casual setting.
A casual airport restaurant offering an international menu, breakfasts, and cocktails. It is a practical option for varied tastes before a flight.
Airport food and drinks cost more than in town. Cards are widely accepted, but dining is pricey for most travelers.
Service charge may be added in restaurants. If not, tip 10-12.5% for good service. Tipping is not expected at fast food or coffee counters; round up taxis if desired.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) 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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