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House on the Hill Toy Museum
A family-run museum in Stansted Mountfitchet with one of the largest toy collections in Europe, featuring dolls, model railways, and vintage games.
Cheapest price
$28
Average price
$28
Fastest journey
1 h 32 m
Average duration
1 h 32 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
47 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Shoreditch High Street (SDC) 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 Shoreditch High Street (SDC) to London Stansted Airport will cost around $28 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $28.
Of the 2 buses that leave Shoreditch High Street (SDC) for London Stansted Airport on Thu, Jun 18, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 18 the direct buses cover the 47 km distance in an average of 1 h 32 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 32 m .
On Thu, Jun 18 the slowest buses will take 1 h 32 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 Shoreditch High Street (SDC) to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 29 miles (47 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$24 Average price Cheapest | $32 Average price | $30 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 39m Average total duration 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 25m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Shoreditch High Street (SDC) to London Stansted Airport:
A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Shoreditch High Street (SDC) to London Stansted Airport costing on average $32 (€26).
Other travel options to London Stansted Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 9m.
Tickets start at around $24 (€20) compared to roughly $30 (€24) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $6 (€5). The journey takes 1h 9m versus 55m 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.
Direct services are operated by National Express, Airport Bus Express Ltd, Megabus, flibco.
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.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:09AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 1h11 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:09AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 1h11 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:18AM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 1h17 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:18AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 1h17 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:23PM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 1h17 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:23PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 1h17 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:53PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 1h32 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:53PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 1h32 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:17PM | Arrival Time 07:29PM | Duration 1h12 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
The table below shows live departures for Shoreditch High Street (SDC) to London Stansted Airport buses for today, Wednesday, June 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:18 AM Shoreditch High Street (SDC) | 1h17 | 9:35 AM London Stansted Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:50 PM Shoreditch High Street (SDC) | 1h25 | 7:15 PM London Stansted Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Shoreditch High Street (SDC) to London Stansted Airport run on average 109 times per day, taking around 1h 9m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $13 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 109 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 07:09, the last at 21:15. The fastest bus covers the 29 miles (47 km) distance in 1h 10m.
Distance 29 miles (47 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€10) |
Buses per day 109 |
Direct buses 109 |
Fastest bus 1h 10m |
First bus 7:09 AM |
Last bus 9:15 PM |
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