Can I cancel my bus ticket from Coventry to London Stansted Airport?

Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Coventry to London Stansted Airport depends on the bus companies: 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.

Is luggage included in the bus ticket price from Coventry to London Stansted Airport?

Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Coventry to London Stansted Airport: National Express Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Coventry to London Stansted Airport

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Aug 30

Cheapest price on Aug 30

$48

Average ticket price on Aug 30

$52

Fastest journey on Aug 30

2 h 45 m

Average journey duration on Aug 30

2 h 58 m

Buses on Aug 30

Distance

134 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Coventry 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 Coventry to London Stansted Airport will cost around $52 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $48.

Fast buses

On Sun, Aug 30, we found 11 buses from Coventry to London Stansted Airport, including 8 direct services.

On Sun, Aug 30 the direct buses cover the 134 km distance in an average of 2 h 58 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 45 m .

On Sun, Aug 30 the slowest buses will take 3 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.

NX460 · NXA8
1:20 PM6h09
Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station
7:29 PMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
$481One-way
1 transfer
NX707 · NX737
12:55 PM5h02
Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station
5:57 PMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
$491One-way
1 transfer
NX777
4:05 PM3h40
Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station
7:45 PMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
$501One-way
0 transfers
NX777
7:00 PM3h25
Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station
10:25 PMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
$501One-way
0 transfers
NX777
6:55 AM2h55
Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station
9:50 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
$501One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for Coventry to London Stansted Airport

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Coventry to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $38 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 27m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $38, while a train costs an average of $69.

Distance: 83 miles (134 km)

Compare bus with

Most popular Bus	Train	Driving
$38 Average price Cheapest	$69 Average price	$36 Average price (fuel + tolls)
3h 36m Average total duration 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	3h 27m Average total duration Fastest 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	2h 3m 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

The cheapest way to travel from Coventry to London Stansted Airport is a bus with an average price of $38 (€31).

This is compared to other travel options from Coventry to London Stansted Airport:

A bus is $31 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Coventry to London Stansted Airport costing on average $69 (€56).

The fastest way to travel from Coventry to London Stansted Airport is by train with an average journey time of 2h 57m.

Other travel options to London Stansted Airport take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 6m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Coventry and London Stansted Airport including taking a bus and train.

We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Coventry to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users.

Take the bus. On this route, it's both cheaper and quicker than driving.

You'll arrive about -2h -3m sooner (3h 6m by bus vs 2h 3m by car) and save roughly $-1.73 (€-1.40) compared to fuel and tolls ($38 (€31) vs $36 (€29)). 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 National Express.

Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.

Coventry to London Stansted Airport Bus Timetables

Operator	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Duration	Departure days	Cheapest price
Operator National Express	Departure Time 01:50AM	Arrival Time 04:35AM	Duration 2h45	Departure days Everyday	Cheapest price $62
Operator National Express	Departure Time 04:20AM	Arrival Time 07:15AM	Duration 2h55	Departure days Everyday	Cheapest price $50
Operator National Express	Departure Time 06:35AM	Arrival Time 09:50AM	Duration 3h15	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri	Cheapest price $50
Operator National Express	Departure Time 06:55AM	Arrival Time 09:50AM	Duration 2h55	Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun	Cheapest price $50
Operator National Express	Departure Time 08:40AM	Arrival Time 11:55AM	Duration 3h15	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri	Cheapest price $50
Operator National Express	Departure Time 08:50AM	Arrival Time 11:50AM	Duration 3h00	Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun	Cheapest price $50
Operator National Express	Departure Time 10:35AM	Arrival Time 01:50PM	Duration 3h15	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri	Cheapest price $50
Operator National Express	Departure Time 10:45AM	Arrival Time 02:00PM	Duration 3h15	Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun	Cheapest price $50
Operator National Express	Departure Time 12:30PM	Arrival Time 03:45PM	Duration 3h15	Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun	Cheapest price $50
Operator National Express	Departure Time 12:35PM	Arrival Time 04:00PM	Duration 3h25	Departure days Fri	Cheapest price $50
Operator National Express	Departure Time 12:55PM	Arrival Time 05:57PM	Duration 5h02	Departure days Everyday	Cheapest price $48
Operator National Express	Departure Time 01:20PM	Arrival Time 07:29PM	Duration 6h09	Departure days Everyday	Cheapest price $37
Operator National Express	Departure Time 04:05PM	Arrival Time 07:45PM	Duration 3h40	Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun	Cheapest price $50
Operator National Express	Departure Time 04:10PM	Arrival Time 08:05PM	Duration 3h55	Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri	Cheapest price $50
Operator National Express	Departure Time 07:00PM	Arrival Time 10:25PM	Duration 3h25	Departure days Everyday	Cheapest price $50
Operator National Express	Departure Time 08:10PM	Arrival Time 02:25AM	Duration 6h15	Departure days Everyday	Cheapest price $43

Live departures

Coventry to London Stansted Airport bus times

The table below shows live departures for Coventry to London Stansted Airport buses for today, Saturday, August 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.

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Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
NX777	6:55 AM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station	2h55	9:50 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station	0 transfersDirect
NX777	8:50 AM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station	3h00	11:50 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station	0 transfersDirect
NX777	10:45 AM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station	3h15	2:00 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station	0 transfersDirect
NX777	12:30 PM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station	3h15	3:45 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station	0 transfersDirect
NX707 · NX737	12:55 PM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station	5h02	5:57 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station	1 transfer
NX460 · NXA8	1:20 PM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station	6h09	7:29 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station	1 transfer
NX777	4:05 PM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station	3h40	7:45 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station	0 transfersDirect
NX777	7:00 PM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station	3h25	10:25 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station	0 transfersDirect
NX460 · NXA6	8:10 PM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station	6h15	2:25 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station	1 transfer
Sunday, August 30
NX777	1:50 AM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station	2h45	4:35 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station	0 transfersDirect
NX777	4:20 AM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station	2h55	7:15 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station	0 transfersDirect
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Why should you book Coventry to London Stansted Airport buses with Omio?

National Express operates all buses services from Coventry to London Stansted Airport.

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Coventry to London Stansted Airport

United Kingdom

Buses from Coventry to London Stansted Airport run on average 15 times per day, taking around 3h 6m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $27 (€22) if you book in advance.

There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:35, the last at 19:10. The fastest bus covers the 83 miles (134 km) distance in 3h 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

Distance

83 miles (134 km)

Average bus duration

3h 6m

Cheapest ticket price

$27 (€22)

Buses per day

Direct buses

Fastest bus

3h 15m

First bus

5:35 AM

Last bus

7:10 PM

Cheapest Month

Jul

Cheapest Day

Mon

High Season

Oct - Dec

Low Season

Jan - Mar

Busiest Day

Sun

Least Busy Day

Mon

Best time to book

14 days

Price information

Bus providers: National Express from Coventry to London Stansted AirportYou can travel by bus between Coventry to London Stansted Airport with National Express for as low as $27 (€22). 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 National Express Duration

3h 15m

Cheapest National Express Price

$27 (€22)

National Express frequency

7 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.

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FAQs: Bus from Coventry to London Stansted Airport

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Coventry 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 Coventry to London Stansted Airport can start from as little as $27 (€22) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Coventry to London Stansted Airport is $38 (€31) ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by bus from Coventry to London Stansted Airport is 3h 15m to travel the 83 miles (134 km) long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.

The earliest bus from Coventry to London Stansted Airport leaves at 5:35 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The latest bus from Coventry to London Stansted Airport leaves at 7:10 PM.

Yes, there are 8 direct buses a day from Coventry to London Stansted Airport with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.

When taking a bus from Coventry to London Stansted Airport, you can count on National Express for the best way to get you to London Stansted Airport. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Coventry and London Stansted Airport and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.

A trip to London Stansted Airport from Coventry is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3h 15m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a bus from Coventry to London Stansted Airport is July.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Coventry and London Stansted Airport including taking a bus and train.

Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Coventry to London Stansted Airport:

National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.

Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Coventry to London Stansted Airport for bus company National Express.

Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Coventry to London Stansted Airport depends on the bus companies:

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.

Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus company National Express.

Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.

Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Coventry to London Stansted Airport.

Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Coventry to London Stansted Airport:

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 Coventry to London Stansted Airport:

National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.

Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from Coventry to London Stansted Airport.

You can reserve your seat on the bus from Coventry to London Stansted Airport with the following bus company: National Express

Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Coventry to London Stansted Airport with the following bus company: National Express.

Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Coventry to London Stansted Airport with the following bus company: National Express.

Since neither Coventry nor London Stansted Airport are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United Kingdom and United Kingdom. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.

We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Coventry to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users.

The currency used in the United Kingdom is the British Pound Sterling (GBP). For travelers, using a card is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially in cities and for transportation tickets, though carrying some cash can be useful for small purchases or in rural areas.

Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

popular bus stations

Popular bus stations from Coventry to London Stansted Airport

Most Coventry to London Stansted Airport buses use the Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station to London, Victoria Coach Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Coventry and London Stansted Airport bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.

Departure bus stations in Coventry

Arrival bus stations in London

Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus StationFairfax Street, Coventry CV1 5AD, United Kingdom Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station from Coventry city centre

Bus87, 51, 188 · 3m · $2 · every ~8 min

Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station bus station facilities and services

Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station: Ramps.

Coventry, University of Warwick (Interchange Stop)Coventry CV4 7AL, UK Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Coventry, University of Warwick (Interchange Stop) from Coventry city centre

Coventry, University of Warwick (Interchange Stop) is 4 km from Coventry city centre. Public transport options include:

Bus12X · 16m · every ~23 min

Coventry, University of Warwick (Interchange Stop) bus station facilities and services

Coventry, University of Warwick (Interchange Stop) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.

Food and drink

Food options include: Cafes and food outlets within the university are accessible.