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Mountfitchet Castle & Norman Village
Open-air reconstructed Norman motte-and-bailey castle with period village scenes and roaming animals; one of the village’s signature heritage attractions.
Cheapest price
$23
Average price
$37
Fastest journey
5 h 50 m
Average duration
5 h 56 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
199 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bristol to Stansted Mountfitchet is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bristol to Stansted Mountfitchet will cost around $37 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $23.
Of the 4 buses that leave Bristol for Stansted Mountfitchet on Tue, Jun 16, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 16 the direct buses cover the 199 km distance in an average of 5 h 56 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 50 m .
On Tue, Jun 16 the slowest buses will take 6 h 10 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 bus as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Stansted Mountfitchet 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 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. 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: 123 miles (199 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$36 Average price Cheapest | $61 Average price | $70 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 13m Average total duration 4h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 4m Average total duration Fastest 2h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Stansted Mountfitchet:
A bus is $25 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Stansted Mountfitchet costing on average $61 (€49).
Other travel options to Stansted Mountfitchet take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 43m.
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.
Direct coaches are operated by {directProviders}.
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 $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:50AM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 01:25AM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $45 |
The table below shows live departures for Bristol to Stansted Mountfitchet buses for today, Monday, June 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX202 · NX728 | On time 5:50 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 4h45 | 10:35 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX040 · NXA8 | Delayed 12:15 PM 6:10 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 6h00 | 11:40 AM 11:40 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX202 · NX727 | On time 8:00 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 4h25 | 12:25 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX040 · NXA8 | On time 8:25 AM Bristol, University Queens Road | 6h15 | 2:40 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX040 · NXA8 | Delayed 12:15 PM 8:30 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 5h40 | 2:10 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX202 · NX727 | On time 10:00 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 4h30 | 2:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX040 · NXA8 | On time 10:35 AM Bristol, University Queens Road | 6h45 | 5:20 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX040 · NXA8 | Delayed 12:15 PM 11:30 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 5h50 | 5:20 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX040 · NXA8 | Delayed 12:15 PM 12:00 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 5h50 | 5:50 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 | Delayed 12:15 PM 12:45 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 6h10 | 6:55 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX040 · NXA8 | On time 12:50 PM Bristol, University Queens Road | 6h25 | 7:15 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX202 · NX727 | On time 2:00 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 5h05 | 7:05 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX040 · NXA8 | On time 2:15 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 5h50 | 8:05 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX040 · NXA8 | On time 2:20 PM Bristol, University Queens Road | 6h15 | 8:35 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 | |
NX040 · NXA8 | On time 3:45 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 5h40 | 9:25 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX040 · NXA8 | On time 4:15 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 5h40 | 9:55 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX040 · NXA8 | On time 4:45 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 5h40 | 10:25 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
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 | |
NX040 · NXA8 | On time 6:30 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 5h20 | 11:50 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX040 · NXA8 | On time 7:00 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 5h20 | 12:20 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX040 · NXA6 | On time 8:30 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 5h55 | 2:25 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX040 · NXA8 | On time 9:15 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 5h30 | 2:45 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Bristol to Stansted Mountfitchet run on average 23 times per day, taking around 4h 43m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $23 (€19) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 123 miles (199 km) distance in 5h 5m.
Distance 123 miles (199 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 (€19) |
Buses per day 23 |
Fastest bus 5h 5m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
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Best time to book 28 days |
Discover the best of Stansted Mountfitchet — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Stansted Mountfitchet trip today.
Open-air reconstructed Norman motte-and-bailey castle with period village scenes and roaming animals; one of the village’s signature heritage attractions.
Large toy museum beside the castle, known for extensive displays of dolls, model railways, games, and vintage childhood memorabilia.
Important modern art destination in nearby Perry Green with sculpture displays and landscaped grounds associated with Henry Moore’s work.
National Trust-managed ancient royal hunting forest with lakes, woodland walks, and photogenic open landscapes close to the village and airport.
One of the village’s characteristic streets, lined with historic buildings and useful for experiencing Stansted Mountfitchet’s traditional settlement character.
Privately owned gardens nearby, known for seasonal planting, landscaped grounds, and visual appeal among garden lovers and social-media visitors.
Traditional pork sausages associated with Essex, often served with mash or in a breakfast. They are a familiar regional comfort food.
A classic dish in South East England of savory meat pie with mashed potatoes, often served with parsley liquor. It is a long-standing local staple.
A historic dish from the wider London and Thames estuary area, made by cooking eels and setting the broth into a jelly. It is a traditional regional specialty.
Popular wine bar and restaurant in Stansted Mountfitchet serving refined small plates and modern European food in an intimate setting.
Well-known local restaurant offering Turkish and Mediterranean grilled dishes in a modern, welcoming setting near the village center.
Established village pub in Stansted Mountfitchet known for traditional British dishes, ales, and a relaxed historic atmosphere.
Costs are moderate by UK standards. Airport-area food and transport can be pricier than nearby towns.
Service is often included at restaurants; if not, 10-12.5% is usual for good service. Round up taxis. Tipping in pubs and cafes is optional, not expected.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol to Stansted Mountfitchet 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 Stansted Mountfitchet, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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