- Must visit
M Shed
City museum on Bristol’s docks covering local history, industry, people, and transport in a lively waterfront setting.
Cheapest price
$29
Average price
$35
Fastest journey
4 h 45 m
Average duration
4 h 52 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
203 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London Stansted Airport to Bristol is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Stansted Airport to Bristol will cost around $35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $29.
Of the 8 buses that leave London Stansted Airport for Bristol on Thu, Jul 09, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 09 the direct buses cover the 203 km distance in an average of 4 h 52 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 45 m .
On Thu, Jul 09 the slowest buses will take 5 h 10 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 London Stansted Airport to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, and a train costs an average of $33.
Distance: 126 miles (203 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$40 Average price Cheapest | $65 Average price | $70 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 3m Average total duration 4h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 11m Average total duration Fastest 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 50m 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 London Stansted Airport to Bristol:
A bus is $25 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Stansted Airport to Bristol costing on average $65 (€53).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 33m.
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.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:10AM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:45AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:05PM | Arrival Time 02:20AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 03:20AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $70 |
The table below shows live departures for London Stansted Airport to Bristol buses for tomorrow, Thursday, July 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:15 AM London Stansted Airport | 6h00 | 1:15 PM Bristol | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from London Stansted Airport to Bristol run on average 29 times per day, taking around 4h 33m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $29 (€24) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 02:45, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 126 miles (203 km) distance in 4h 45m.
Distance 126 miles (203 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 (€24) |
Buses per day 29 |
Fastest bus 4h 45m |
First bus 2:45 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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City museum on Bristol’s docks covering local history, industry, people, and transport in a lively waterfront setting.
Major museum and gallery with art, archaeology, natural history, and Egyptian collections near the University area.
Award-winning ship museum and visitor attraction telling the story of Brunel’s pioneering steamship.
Lively waterfront walking area with museums, public art, boats, and some of the city’s most photogenic views.
Elegant neighborhood of terraces, boutiques, and leafy streets, ideal for strolling near the bridge.
Historic covered market area and surrounding lanes with strong local character in Bristol Old City.
Traditional West Country cider made from local apples. Bristol has a strong cider culture, and local ciders are a classic drink to try in pubs and cider houses.
A lightly sweet enriched bun with currants and sugar, strongly associated with nearby Bath and commonly found across Bristol and the wider region.
Famous hard cheese from Somerset, just south of Bristol. It is one of the region’s best-known traditional foods and appears in ploughman’s lunches and pub menus.
Small, acclaimed modern British restaurant in Wapping Wharf shipping containers, known for seasonal tasting-style plates and warm service.
Well-known Spanish tapas restaurant near Bristol Harbourside, praised for wood-fired cooking, quality ingredients, and a lively dining room.
Established basement steakhouse and grill known for dry-aged beef, strong cocktails, and a stylish atmosphere in central Bristol.
Generally cheaper than London but pricier than many UK cities. Hotels and dining are moderate, while budget eats and buses offer good value.
About 10-12.5% in restaurants if service is not included. Round up in taxis. No tip expected for pubs, cafés, or counter service, but small change is appreciated.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Stansted Airport to Bristol 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 Bristol, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most London Stansted Airport to Bristol buses use the London, Victoria Coach Station to Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) station pair, with some services arriving at Bristol, University Queens Road. Use this guide to compare London Stansted Airport and Bristol bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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