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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Cheltenham to London Stansted Airport
Cheapest price on Aug 31
kr351
Average ticket price on Aug 31
kr558
Fastest journey on Aug 31
4 h 25 m
Average journey duration on Aug 31
4 h 46 m
Buses on Aug 31
12
Distance
161 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham to London Stansted Airport will cost around kr558 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only kr351.
It's difficult to get from Cheltenham to London Stansted Airport without transferring at least once.
NX444 · NXA85:20 AM5h05Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station10:25 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Stationkr3511One-way1 transfer- NX444 · NXA87:35 PM5h25Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station1:00 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Stationkr4381One-way1 transfer
- NX444 · NXA86:10 PM5h15Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station11:25 PMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Stationkr4521One-way1 transfer
- NX444 · NXA812:35 PM5h57Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station6:32 PMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Stationkr4671One-way1 transfer
- NX444 · NXA85:00 PM5h25Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station10:25 PMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Stationkr4671One-way1 transfer
- NX444 · NX7272:15 PM4h25Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station6:40 PMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Stationkr5501One-way1 transfer
- NX444 · NX7286:00 AM4h35Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station10:35 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Stationkr9031One-way1 transfer
- NX444 · NX7279:35 AM4h50Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station2:25 PMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Stationkr7711One-way1 transfer
- NX444 · NX7273:45 PM4h55Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station8:40 PMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Stationkr8671One-way1 transfer
- NX444 · NXA85:20 AM5h05Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station10:25 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Stationkr3511One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Cheltenham to London Stansted Airport
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cheltenham to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of kr569 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 51m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of kr569, while a train costs an average of kr972.
Distance: 100 miles (161 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
kr569 Average price Cheapest | kr972 Average price | kr413 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 59m Average total duration 4h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 51m Average total duration Fastest 3h 21m 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 Cheltenham to London Stansted Airport:
A bus is kr404 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cheltenham to London Stansted Airport costing on average kr972.
Other travel options to London Stansted Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 29m.
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.
Cheltenham to London Stansted Airport Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price kr416 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:20AM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price kr252 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price kr351 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price kr903 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price kr903 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price kr860 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price kr398 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price kr532 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price kr467 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price kr359 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price kr619 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price kr771 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price kr349 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price kr301 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price kr282 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price kr294 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price kr316 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price kr550 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price kr480 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price kr867 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price kr418 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price kr403 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price kr344 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price kr382 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price kr474 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price kr452 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price kr301 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price kr359 |
Live departures
Cheltenham to London Stansted Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cheltenham to London Stansted Airport buses for today, Sunday, August 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX444 · NX727 | 2:15 PM Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station | 4h25 | 6:40 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX444 · NX727 | 3:45 PM Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station | 4h55 | 8:40 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX444 · NXA8 | 5:00 PM Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station | 5h25 | 10:25 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX444 · NXA8 | 6:10 PM Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station | 5h15 | 11:25 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX444 · NXA8 | 7:35 PM Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station | 5h25 | 1:00 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX444 · NXA8 | 3:00 AM Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station | 5h30 | 8:30 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX444 · NXA8 | 5:20 AM Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station | 5h05 | 10:25 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX444 · NX728 | 6:00 AM Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station | 4h35 | 10:35 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX445 · NXA8 | 7:40 AM Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station | 5h30 | 1:10 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX444 · NX727 | 9:35 AM Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station | 4h50 | 2:25 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX445 · NXA8 | 10:45 AM Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station | 5h55 | 4:40 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX444 · NXA8 | 12:35 PM Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station | 5h57 | 6:32 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cheltenham to London Stansted Airport
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Buses from Cheltenham to London Stansted Airport run on average 10 times per day, taking around 4h 29m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at kr263 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 04:20, the last at 18:35. The fastest bus covers the 100 miles (161 km) distance in 3h 25m.
Distance 100 miles (161 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price kr263 |
Buses per day 10 |
Fastest bus 3h 25m |
First bus 4:20 AM |
Last bus 6:35 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Bus providers: National Express from Cheltenham to London Stansted AirportYou can travel by bus between Cheltenham to London Stansted Airport with National Express for as low as kr263. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Cheltenham to London Stansted Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cheltenham 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.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- 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.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Cheltenham to London Stansted Airport
Most Cheltenham to London Stansted Airport buses use the Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station to London, Victoria Coach Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Cheltenham and London Stansted Airport bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station from Cheltenham city centre
Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station bus station facilities and services
Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus 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 Royal Well (in the station), The Coffee House (0.2 km), The Brewery Quarter (0.5 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Cheltenham from Cheltenham city centre
Cheltenham bus station facilities and services
Cheltenham has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi available in the waiting area. ATMs are available at Cheltenham.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Cheltenham.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cheltenham: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cheltenham: Wheelchair accessible with ramps.
Getting to Cheltenham, Arle Court Park & Ride (Hatherley Lane) from Cheltenham city centre
Most popular bus connections from Cheltenham
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