London Stansted Airport (STN) to London Waterloo (WAT) bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest buses from London Stansted Airport (STN) to London Waterloo (WAT)

Showing times and prices for Jun 23

Cheapest price

$24

Average price

$28

Fastest journey

1 h 19 m

Average duration

1 h 20 m

Buses per day

5

Distance

50 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London Stansted Airport (STN) to London Waterloo (WAT) 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 (STN) to London Waterloo (WAT) will cost around $28 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $24.

Fast buses

Of the 5 buses that leave London Stansted Airport (STN) for London Waterloo (WAT) on Mon, Jun 23, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Mon, Jun 23 the direct buses cover the 50 km distance in an average of 1 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 19 m .

On Mon, Jun 23 the slowest buses will take 1 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.

National Express
10:40PM1h19
London Stansted Airport (STN)
11:59PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)
$241One-way
0 transfers
National Express
10:10PM1h20
London Stansted Airport (STN)
11:30PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)
$291One-way
0 transfers
National Express
09:10PM1h20
London Stansted Airport (STN)
10:30PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)
$291One-way
0 transfers
National Express
02:25PM1h35
London Stansted Airport (STN)
04:00PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)
$291One-way
0 transfers
National Express
07:40PM1h20
London Stansted Airport (STN)
09:00PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)
$291One-way
0 transfers

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Compare bus and train for London Stansted Airport (STN) to London Waterloo (WAT)

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London Stansted Airport (STN) to London Waterloo (WAT) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €16. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 30m.

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€23

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€33

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2h 0m

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from London Stansted Airport (STN) to London Waterloo (WAT)

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Buses from London Stansted Airport (STN) to London Waterloo (WAT) run on average 31 times per day, taking around 1h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $19 (€16) if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
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Distance
31 miles (50 km)
Average bus duration
1h 30m
Cheapest ticket price
$19 (€16)
Buses per day
31
Direct buses
30
Fastest bus
1h 19m
First bus
01:00
Last bus
23:40
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus companies: National Express and Airport Bus Express Ltd from London Stansted Airport (STN) to London Waterloo (WAT)

For as little as $19 (€15) you can travel by bus between London Stansted Airport (STN) and London Waterloo (WAT) with National Express and Airport Bus Express Ltd. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this route.

National Express is the leading bus company for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 buses a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveler in mind. All National Express buses are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most buses are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the London Stansted Airport (STN) - London Waterloo (WAT) bus: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

Bus information from London Stansted Airport (STN) to London Waterloo (WAT) with National Express:

  • Average Duration: 1 h 11 min
  • Cheapest Price: $19
  • National Express frequency: 13 a day

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