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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Exeter to London Stansted Airport
Cheapest price on Sep 18
$58
Average ticket price on Sep 18
$58
Fastest journey on Sep 18
5 h 45 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
6 h 20 m
Buses on Sep 18
12
Distance
294 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Exeter 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 Exeter to London Stansted Airport will cost around $58 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $58.
It's difficult to get from Exeter to London Stansted Airport without transferring at least once.
NX406 · NX7282:10 AM6h45Exeter, Honiton Road8:55 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station$581One-way1 transfer- NX504 · NX7274:55 PM5h45Exeter, Honiton Road10:40 PMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station$581One-way1 transfer
- NX504 · NX7274:45 PM5h55Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court10:40 PMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station$581One-way1 transfer
- NX504 · NX7277:30 AM7h00Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court2:30 PMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station$581One-way1 transfer
- NX504 · NX7284:00 AM6h35Exeter, Honiton Road10:35 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station$581One-way1 transfer
- NX504 · NX7274:55 PM5h45Exeter, Honiton Road10:40 PMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station$581One-way1 transfer
- NX504 · NX7274:45 PM5h55Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court10:40 PMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station$581One-way1 transfer
- NX504 · NX7284:00 AM6h35Exeter, Honiton Road10:35 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station$581One-way1 transfer
- NX504 · NX7283:55 AM6h40Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court10:35 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station$581One-way1 transfer
- NX406 · NX7282:10 AM6h45Exeter, Honiton Road8:55 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station$581One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Exeter to London Stansted Airport
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Exeter to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $58 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 22m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $58, while a train costs an average of $110.
Distance: 182 miles (294 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$58 Average price Cheapest | $110 Average price | $77 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 36m Average total duration 5h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration Fastest 3h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 14m 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 Exeter to London Stansted Airport:
A bus is $52 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Exeter to London Stansted Airport costing on average $110.
Other travel options to London Stansted Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 6m.
Tickets start at around $58 compared to roughly $77 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $19. The journey takes 5h 6m versus 4h 14m 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.
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.
Exeter to London Stansted Airport Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:05AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:05AM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:10AM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:40AM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:55AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Live departures
Exeter to London Stansted Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Exeter to London Stansted Airport buses for tomorrow, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX406 · NX728 | 2:05 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 6h50 | 8:55 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX406 · NX728 | 2:10 AM Exeter, Honiton Road | 6h45 | 8:55 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX504 · NX728 | 3:55 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 6h40 | 10:35 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX504 · NX728 | 4:00 AM Exeter, Honiton Road | 6h35 | 10:35 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX504 · NX727 | 7:30 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 7h00 | 2:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX504 · NX727 | 7:40 AM Exeter, Honiton Road | 6h50 | 2:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX501 · NX727 | 9:10 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 7h00 | 4:10 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX501 · NX727 | 9:20 AM Exeter, Honiton Road | 6h50 | 4:10 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX501 · NX727 | 11:55 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 7h10 | 7:05 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX501 · NX727 | 12:05 PM Exeter, Honiton Road | 7h00 | 7:05 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX504 · NX727 | 4:45 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 5h55 | 10:40 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX504 · NX727 | 4:55 PM Exeter, Honiton Road | 5h45 | 10:40 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Exeter to London Stansted Airport
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Buses from Exeter to London Stansted Airport run on average 12 times per day, taking around 5h 6m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $48 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 01:05, the last at 15:45. The fastest bus covers the 182 miles (294 km) distance in 4h 40m.
Distance 182 miles (294 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price $48 |
Buses per day 12 |
Fastest bus 4h 40m |
First bus 1:05 AM |
Last bus 3:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 14 days |
Bus providers: National Express from Exeter to London Stansted AirportYou can travel by bus between Exeter to London Stansted Airport with National Express for as low as $48. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Exeter to London Stansted Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Exeter 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 Exeter to London Stansted Airport
Most Exeter to London Stansted Airport buses use the Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court to London, Victoria Coach Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Exeter and London Stansted Airport bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court from Exeter city centre
Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court bus station facilities and services
Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court 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 Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court. ATMs are available at Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court: Wheelchair accessible.
Getting to Exeter, Honiton Road from Exeter city centre
Exeter, Honiton Road is 3 km from Exeter city centre. Public transport options include:
Exeter, Honiton Road bus station facilities and services
Exeter, Honiton Road has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Café in the station (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Exeter, Honiton Road.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Exeter, Honiton Road: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Exeter, Honiton Road: Ramps.
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