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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from London Stansted Airport to Coventry
Cheapest price
$29
Average price
$47
Fastest journey
3 h 5 m
Average duration
4 h 50 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
134 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London Stansted Airport to Coventry 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 Coventry will cost around $47 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $29.
Of the 5 buses that leave London Stansted Airport for Coventry on Thu, May 28, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 28 the direct buses cover the 134 km distance in an average of 4 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 5 m .
On Thu, May 28 the slowest buses will take 6 h 20 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.
6:30 PM3h05London Stansted Airport9:35 PMCoventry$291One-way0 transfers- 4:15 AM5h50London Stansted Airport10:05 AMCoventry$461One-way0 transfers
- 6:00 AM6h20London Stansted Airport12:20 PMCoventry$481One-way0 transfers
- 3:15 AM5h50London Stansted Airport9:05 AMCoventry$491One-way0 transfers
- 7:30 PM3h05London Stansted Airport10:35 PMCoventry$631One-way0 transfers
- 7:30 PM3h05London Stansted Airport10:35 PMCoventry$631One-way0 transfers
- 6:30 PM3h05London Stansted Airport9:35 PMCoventry$291One-way0 transfers
- 4:15 AM5h50London Stansted Airport10:05 AMCoventry$461One-way0 transfers
- 3:15 AM5h50London Stansted Airport9:05 AMCoventry$491One-way0 transfers
- 6:00 AM6h20London Stansted Airport12:20 PMCoventry$481One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for London Stansted Airport to Coventry
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London Stansted Airport to Coventry among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a train costs an average of $41.
Distance: 83 miles (134 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$45 Average price Cheapest | $76 Average price | $36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 40m Average total duration 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 56m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m 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 Coventry:
A bus is $31 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Stansted Airport to Coventry costing on average $76 (€61).
Other travel options to Coventry take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 10m.
You'll arrive about -1h 0m sooner (3h 10m by bus vs 2h 10m by car) and save roughly $-9.30 (€-7.51) compared to fuel and tolls ($45 (€36) vs $36 (€29)). 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.
London Stansted Airport to Coventry Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:05AM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:45AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $58 |
Live departures
London Stansted Airport to Coventry bus times
The table below shows live departures for London Stansted Airport to Coventry buses for today, Wednesday, May 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NXA6 · NX400 | Delayed 3:05 AM 2:45 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h25 | 8:10 AM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NXA6 · NX460 | On time 4:15 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h50 | 10:05 AM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NXA8 · NX460 | On time 6:00 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 6h20 | 12:20 PM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX777 | 9:00 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h25 | 12:25 PM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX737 · NX707 | Delayed 9:15 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h10 | 2:05 PM 2:05 PMCoventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX777 | 11:30 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h15 | 2:45 PM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX777 | 1:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2h20 | 3:50 PM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX777 | 3:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h25 | 6:55 PM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX777 | 5:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h10 | 8:40 PM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX777 | 7:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h05 | 10:35 PM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX777 | 9:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h00 | 12:30 AM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX737 · NX707 | On time 10:00 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 6h05 | 4:05 AM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX727 · NX777 | On time 10:50 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h25 | 4:15 AM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London Stansted Airport to Coventry
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Buses from London Stansted Airport to Coventry run on average 19 times per day, taking around 3h 10m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $26 (€21) if you book in advance.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:45, the last at 19:30. The fastest bus covers the 83 miles (134 km) distance in 3h 5m.
Distance 83 miles (134 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€21) |
Buses per day 19 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 3h 5m |
First bus 1:45 AM |
Last bus 7:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Bus providers: National Express from London Stansted Airport to CoventryYou can travel by bus between London Stansted Airport to Coventry with National Express for as low as $26 (€21). 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 Coventry
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Stansted Airport to Coventry 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 Coventry, 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 London Stansted Airport to Coventry
WifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Ramps
- Available near the waiting area.
- Bus: 8, 9, 10, 11, 12X, 13, 16, 18, 20, 21, 23, 27, 48, 85, 585 Train: Coventry Station
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