- Recommended
House on the Hill Toy Museum
Large toy museum in nearby Stansted Mountfitchet with extensive collections of dolls, teddy bears, model railways, and vintage games. A popular family-friendly stop close to the airport.
Cheapest price
$29
Average price
$35
Fastest journey
1 h 35 m
Average duration
1 h 35 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
44 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London Luton Airport 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 London Luton Airport to London Stansted Airport will cost around $35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $29.
Of the 14 buses that leave London Luton Airport for London Stansted Airport on Wed, Jun 03, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 03 the direct buses cover the 44 km distance in an average of 1 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 35 m .
On Wed, Jun 03 the slowest buses will take 1 h 35 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.
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NX737Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London Luton Airport to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, and a train costs an average of $44.
Distance: 27 miles (44 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$31 Average price Cheapest | $78 Average price | $13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 10m Average total duration 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 53m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from London Luton Airport to London Stansted Airport:
A bus is $48 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Luton Airport to London Stansted Airport costing on average $78 (€63).
Other travel options to London Stansted Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 40m.
You'll arrive about -1h -37m sooner (1h 40m by bus vs 1h 3m by car) and save roughly $-17.06 (€-13.77) compared to fuel and tolls ($31 (€25) vs $13 (€11)). 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.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:10AM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:55AM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:05PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:05PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 03:15AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
The table below shows live departures for London Luton Airport to London Stansted Airport buses for today, Tuesday, June 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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NX737 | Delayed 12:15 PM 2:55 AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1h35 | 4:30 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX737 | Delayed 12:15 PM 6:10 AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1h35 | 7:45 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX737 | Delayed 12:15 PM 8:25 AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1h45 | 10:10 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX737 | Delayed 12:15 PM 10:25 AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1h55 | 12:20 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA31 · NXA8 | Delayed 1:20 PM 10:45 AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 4h25 | 3:10 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX737 | On time 1:55 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1h35 | 3:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX737 | On time 4:00 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1h55 | 5:55 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX737 | On time 6:55 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1h35 | 8:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX737 | On time 9:05 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1h35 | 10:40 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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NXA2 · NXA8 | Delayed 5:30 AM 12:10 AMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 3h55 | 4:05 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX737 | On time 2:55 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1h35 | 4:30 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX737 | On time 6:10 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1h35 | 7:45 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX737 | On time 8:25 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1h45 | 10:10 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX737 | On time 10:25 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1h55 | 12:20 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX737 | On time 1:55 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1h35 | 3:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX737 | On time 4:00 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1h55 | 5:55 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX737 | On time 6:55 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1h35 | 8:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX737 | On time 9:05 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 1h35 | 10:40 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA2 · NXA6 | On time 10:05 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 4h20 | 2:25 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NXA2 · NXA8 | On time 10:35 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 4h10 | 2:45 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NXA2 · NXA8 | On time 11:05 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 4h10 | 3:15 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NXA2 · NXA8 | On time 11:35 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 4h10 | 3:45 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from London Luton Airport to London Stansted Airport run on average 13 times per day, taking around 1h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $27 (€21) if you book in advance.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 07:25, the last at 22:35. The fastest bus covers the 27 miles (44 km) distance in 1h 35m.
Distance 27 miles (44 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 (€21) |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 1h 35m |
First bus 7:25 AM |
Last bus 10:35 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 nearby Stansted Mountfitchet with extensive collections of dolls, teddy bears, model railways, and vintage games. A popular family-friendly stop close to the airport.
Major sculpture destination in Perry Green showcasing Henry Moore's work across studios, galleries, and landscaped grounds. One of the strongest art-focused day trips from the Stansted area.
Small public art gallery in Saffron Walden focused on works by Great Bardfield artists. It is a respected local favorite for visitors interested in twentieth-century British art.
Large ancient woodland and parkland managed by the National Trust, popular for lakeside walks, picnics, and nature photography. One of the best outdoor escapes immediately near Stansted Airport.
Historic village center close to the airport with timber-framed buildings, independent shops, and easy access to local heritage attractions. Ideal for a short walk between travel connections.
Historic town square surrounded by attractive buildings and independent shops. It is one of the prettiest nearby town centers and has become increasingly popular for day trips and social media content
A Traditional Plate Of Eggs, Sausages, Bacon, Beans, Mushrooms, Tomatoes, And Toast, Widely Eaten Across England.
Battered White Fish Served With Chips, A Classic English Comfort Food Strongly Associated With Everyday Dining.
A Traditional London Favorite Of Savory Meat Pie Served With Mashed Potatoes, Often Topped With Parsley Liquor.
A Well-Known Traditional Pub In Stansted Mountfitchet Serving British Classics In A Relaxed Historic Setting.
An Established Village Pub Near Stansted Known For Hearty British Pub Food And A Friendly Atmosphere.
A Traditional English Pub And Restaurant Offering Classic Mains And A Comfortable Countryside Feel Near The Airport.
Airport prices are higher than in town. Snacks and coffee are costly, while sit-down meals are notably expensive for most travelers.
Service is usually included or optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is polite if service is not included. No tip needed for counter service. Round up taxi fares if helpful.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Luton Airport 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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