The cheapest and fastest buses from London Stansted Airport to Bristol
Cheapest price
$38
Average price
$55
Fastest journey
4 h 30 m
Average duration
4 h 34 m
Buses per day
28
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 $55 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $38.
It's difficult to get from London Stansted Airport to Bristol without transferring at least once.
NXA8 · NX040
NXA8 · NX040
NXA8 · NX040
NXA8 · NX040
NXA8 · NX040
NX727 · NX202
NX727 · NX200
NX728 · NX200
NX727 · NX200
NXA8 · NX040Travel Information
Compare train and bus for London Stansted Airport to Bristol
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 €24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €24, and a train costs an average of €31.
Distance: 126 miles (203 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€32 Average price Cheapest | €63 Average price |
5h 4m Average total duration 4h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 7m Average total duration Fastest 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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London Stansted Airport to Bristol Bus Timetables
| 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 $68 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:45AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 01:05AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:05PM | Arrival Time 01:50AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 03:20AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $61 |
Live departures
London Stansted Airport to Bristol bus times
The table below shows live departures for London Stansted Airport to Bristol buses for today, Monday, February 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets | |
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NXA8 · NX209 | Delayed 4:05 AM 12:10 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h05 | 5:15 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | ||
NXA6 · NX040 | Delayed 2:45 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 6h30 | 9:30 AM 9:30 AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | ||
NX727 · NX201 | Delayed 12:35 PM 4:45 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h45 | 9:30 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | ||
NXA8 · NX040 | On time 5:00 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h15 | 10:15 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | ||
NXA8 · NX040 | On time 5:45 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h30 | 11:15 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | ||
NXA8 · NX040 | On time 6:00 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h55 | 11:55 AM Bristol, University Queens Road | 1 transfer | ||
NX727 · NX200 | Delayed 12:35 PM 6:40 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h55 | 11:35 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | ||
NXA8 · NX040 | On time 7:15 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 6h15 | 1:30 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | ||
NXA8 · NX040 | On time 7:15 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 6h25 | 1:40 PM Bristol, University Queens Road | 1 transfer | ||
NX727 · NX200 | Delayed 12:35 PM 9:00 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h35 | 1:35 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | ||
NX727 · NX202 | Delayed 12:35 PM 10:15 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h30 | 2:45 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | ||
NXA8 · NX040 | On time 10:40 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h40 | 4:20 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | ||
NXA8 · NX040 | On time 11:10 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h50 | 5:00 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | ||
NXA8 · NX040 | On time 11:40 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h40 | 5:20 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | ||
NX727 · NX200 | On time 1:15 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h30 | 5:45 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | ||
NXA8 · NX040 | On time 1:40 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 6h00 | 7:40 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | ||
NXA8 · NX040 | On time 2:10 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 6h00 | 8:10 PM Bristol, University Queens Road | 1 transfer | ||
NXA8 · NX040 | On time 2:10 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h50 | 8:00 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | ||
NX727 · NX200 | On time 2:55 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h10 | 8:05 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | ||
NXA8 · NX040 | On time 3:15 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h50 | 9:05 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | ||
NXA8 · NX040 | On time 3:45 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h35 | 9:20 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | ||
NXA8 · NX040 | On time 4:05 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 6h00 | 10:05 PM Bristol, University Queens Road | 1 transfer | ||
NX728 · NX200 | On time 5:15 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h30 | 9:45 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | ||
NXA8 · NX040 | On time 5:40 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h35 | 11:15 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | ||
NXA8 · NX040 | On time 6:15 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h25 | 11:40 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | ||
NXA8 · NX040 | On time 6:45 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h20 | 12:05 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | ||
NXA8 · NX040 | On time 7:25 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h55 | 12:20 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | ||
NXA8 · NX040 | On time 7:55 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h55 | 12:50 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | ||
NXA8 · NX040 | On time 8:35 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h45 | 1:20 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | ||
NXA8 · NX040 | On time 9:05 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h15 | 2:20 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | ||
NXA8 · NX040 | On time 10:35 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h45 | 3:20 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | ||
NXA8 · NX209 | On time 11:50 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h25 | 5:15 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | ||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London Stansted Airport to Bristol
Buses from London Stansted Airport to Bristol run on average 31 times per day, taking around 4h 34m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $30 (€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 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $30 (€24) |
Buses per day 31 |
Fastest bus 4h 45m |
First bus 02:45 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: National Express from London Stansted Airport to BristolYou can travel by bus between London Stansted Airport to Bristol with National Express for as low as $30 (€24). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from London Stansted Airport to Bristol
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.

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- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- Clifton Suspension Bridge, an iconic 19th-century suspension bridge offering panoramic views of the Avon Gorge
- Bristol Cathedral, a historic cathedral with stunning Gothic architecture and serene gardens
- SS Great Britain, a restored 19th-century passenger steamship and museum located in the Great Western Dockyard
- Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, a museum featuring diverse collections of art, archaeology, and natural history
- St Nicholas Market, a vibrant market with a variety of food stalls, independent shops, and local crafts.
- Bristol Zoo Gardens, a family-friendly attraction with diverse animal exhibits
- Take a boat tour along the River Avon for unique views of the city
- Explore the street art in the Stokes Croft area, known for its vibrant murals and graffiti
- Visit the Arnolfini, a contemporary arts center with exhibitions and performances
- Enjoy a leisurely walk or picnic in Brandon Hill Park, home to the historic Cabot Tower.
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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.
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