The cheapest and fastest buses from London Stansted Airport to London Waterloo (WAT)
Cheapest price
$23
Average price
$25
Fastest journey
1 h 27 m
Average duration
1 h 27 m
Buses per day
46
Distance
50 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London Stansted Airport 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 to London Waterloo (WAT) will cost around $25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $23.
Of the 46 buses that leave London Stansted Airport for London Waterloo (WAT) on Thu, Dec 18, 44 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Dec 18 the direct buses cover the 50 km distance in an average of 1 h 27 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 27 m .
On Thu, Dec 18 the slowest buses will take 1 h 27 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.
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Compare bus and train for London Stansted Airport to London Waterloo (WAT)
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London Stansted Airport to London Waterloo (WAT) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €15, and a train costs an average of €22.
Distance: 31 miles (50 km)
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1h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 48m Average total duration 1h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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London Stansted Airport to London Waterloo (WAT) Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:10AM | Arrival Time 01:37AM | Duration 1h27 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 01:57AM | Duration 1h27 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:50AM | Arrival Time 02:17AM | Duration 1h27 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:10AM | Arrival Time 02:37AM | Duration 1h27 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 02:57AM | Duration 1h27 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:45AM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 06:36AM | Duration 1h26 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 07:06AM | Duration 1h26 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 07:36AM | Duration 1h26 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 08:32AM | Duration 1h27 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 10:04PM | Duration 1h29 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:05PM | Arrival Time 10:34PM | Duration 1h29 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 11:04PM | Duration 1h29 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 11:34PM | Duration 1h29 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 12:04AM | Duration 1h29 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 12:27AM | Duration 1h27 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 12:57AM | Duration 1h27 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 01:17AM | Duration 1h27 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Live departures
London Stansted Airport to London Waterloo (WAT) bus times
The table below shows live departures for London Stansted Airport to London Waterloo (WAT) buses for today, Wednesday, December 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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NXA8 | 11:10 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h45 | 12:55 PM London, York Road (London Eye) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA8 | 11:40 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h45 | 1:25 PM London, York Road (London Eye) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA8 | 12:10 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h45 | 1:55 PM London, York Road (London Eye) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA8 | 12:40 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h45 | 2:25 PM London, York Road (London Eye) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA8 | 1:15 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h45 | 3:00 PM London, York Road (London Eye) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA8 | 1:40 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h50 | 3:30 PM London, York Road (London Eye) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA8 | 2:10 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h50 | 4:00 PM London, York Road (London Eye) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA8 | 2:40 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h50 | 4:30 PM London, York Road (London Eye) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA8 | 3:15 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h45 | 5:00 PM London, York Road (London Eye) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA8 | 3:45 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h45 | 5:30 PM London, York Road (London Eye) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA8 | 4:05 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h50 | 5:55 PM London, York Road (London Eye) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA8 | 4:35 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h50 | 6:25 PM London, York Road (London Eye) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA8 | 5:00 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h55 | 6:55 PM London, York Road (London Eye) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA8 | 5:40 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h45 | 7:25 PM London, York Road (London Eye) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA8 | 6:15 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h45 | 8:00 PM London, York Road (London Eye) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA8 | 6:45 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h45 | 8:30 PM London, York Road (London Eye) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA8 | 7:25 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h35 | 9:00 PM London, York Road (London Eye) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA8 | 7:55 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h35 | 9:30 PM London, York Road (London Eye) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA8 | 8:35 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h29 | 10:04 PM London, York Road (London Eye) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA8 | 9:05 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h29 | 10:34 PM London, York Road (London Eye) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA8 | 9:35 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h29 | 11:04 PM London, York Road (London Eye) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA8 | 10:05 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h29 | 11:34 PM London, York Road (London Eye) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA8 | 10:35 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h29 | 12:04 AM London, York Road (London Eye) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA8 | 11:00 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h27 | 12:27 AM London, York Road (London Eye) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA8 | 11:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h27 | 12:57 AM London, York Road (London Eye) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA8 | 11:50 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h27 | 1:17 AM London, York Road (London Eye) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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NXA8 | 12:10 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h27 | 1:37 AM London, York Road (London Eye) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA8 | 12:30 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h27 | 1:57 AM London, York Road (London Eye) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA8 | 12:50 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h27 | 2:17 AM London, York Road (London Eye) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA8 | 1:10 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h27 | 2:37 AM London, York Road (London Eye) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA8 | 1:30 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h27 | 2:57 AM London, York Road (London Eye) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA6 · NXA8 | Delayed 2:25 AM 2:15 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h00 | 5:15 AM London, York Road (London Eye) | 1 transfer | |
NXA6 · NXA8 | On time 2:45 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h00 | 5:45 AM London, York Road (London Eye) | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 | 5:00 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h30 | 6:30 AM London, York Road (London Eye) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA8 | 5:30 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h30 | 7:00 AM London, York Road (London Eye) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA8 | 5:45 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h45 | 7:30 AM London, York Road (London Eye) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA8 | 6:00 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2h00 | 8:00 AM London, York Road (London Eye) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA8 | 6:15 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2h15 | 8:30 AM London, York Road (London Eye) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA8 | 6:40 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2h20 | 9:00 AM London, York Road (London Eye) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA8 | 7:15 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2h15 | 9:30 AM London, York Road (London Eye) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA8 | 8:00 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h55 | 9:55 AM London, York Road (London Eye) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA8 | 8:35 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h50 | 10:25 AM London, York Road (London Eye) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA8 | 9:05 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h50 | 10:55 AM London, York Road (London Eye) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA8 | 9:40 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h45 | 11:25 AM London, York Road (London Eye) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA8 | 10:10 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h45 | 11:55 AM London, York Road (London Eye) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA8 | 10:40 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1h45 | 12:25 PM London, York Road (London Eye) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Bus from London Stansted Airport to London Waterloo (WAT)
Buses from London Stansted Airport to London Waterloo (WAT) run on average 58 times per day, taking around 1h 10m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $19 (€15) if you book in advance.
There are 57 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 13:10, the last at 21:25. The fastest bus covers the 31 miles (50 km) distance in 1h 34m.
Distance 31 miles (50 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€15) |
Buses per day 58 |
Direct buses 57 |
Fastest bus 1h 34m |
First bus 13:10 |
Last bus 21:25 |
Bus providers: National Express, Airport Bus Express Ltd, flibco from London Stansted Airport to London Waterloo (WAT)You can travel by bus between London Stansted Airport to London Waterloo (WAT) with National Express, Airport Bus Express Ltd, flibco for as low as $19 (€15). 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 London Waterloo (WAT)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Stansted Airport to London Waterloo (WAT) 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 London Waterloo (WAT), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- National Express
- 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.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from London Stansted Airport (STN) to London Waterloo (WAT), follow these tips:
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- National Express
- 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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