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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from London Stansted Airport to New Cross Gate (NXG)
Cheapest price
$24
Average price
$28
Fastest journey
1 h 25 m
Average duration
2 h 38 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
51 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London Stansted Airport to New Cross Gate (NXG) 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 New Cross Gate (NXG) will cost around $28 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $24.
Of the 2 buses that leave London Stansted Airport for New Cross Gate (NXG) on Tue, May 26, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 26 the direct buses cover the 51 km distance in an average of 2 h 38 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 25 m .
On Tue, May 26 the slowest buses will take 3 h 50 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.
10:00 PM1h25London Stansted Airport11:25 PMNew Cross Gate (NXG)$241One-way0 transfers
6:15 AM3h50London Stansted Airport10:05 AMNew Cross Gate (NXG)$331One-way0 transfers
- 10:00 PM1h25London Stansted Airport11:25 PMNew Cross Gate (NXG)$241One-way0 transfers
- 6:15 AM3h50London Stansted Airport10:05 AMNew Cross Gate (NXG)$331One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for London Stansted Airport to New Cross Gate (NXG)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Stansted Airport to New Cross Gate (NXG) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, and a train costs an average of $31.
Distance: 31 miles (51 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$27 Average price Cheapest | $34 Average price | $15 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 47m Average total duration 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 16m 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 New Cross Gate (NXG):
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Stansted Airport to New Cross Gate (NXG) costing on average $34 (€28).
Other travel options to New Cross Gate (NXG) take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 17m.
You'll arrive about -2h -1m sooner (2h 17m by bus vs 1h 16m by car) and save roughly $-12.31 (€-9.93) compared to fuel and tolls ($27 (€22) vs $15 (€12)). 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 New Cross Gate (NXG) Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Live departures
London Stansted Airport to New Cross Gate (NXG) bus times
The table below shows live departures for London Stansted Airport to New Cross Gate (NXG) buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, May 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:15 AM London Stansted Airport | 3h50 | 10:05 AM New Cross Gate (NXG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London Stansted Airport to New Cross Gate (NXG)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from London Stansted Airport to New Cross Gate (NXG) run on average 41 times per day, taking around 2h 17m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $19 (€15) if you book in advance.
There are 33 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:15, the last at 22:00. The fastest bus covers the 31 miles (51 km) distance in 1h 25m.
Distance 31 miles (51 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€15) |
Buses per day 41 |
Direct buses 33 |
Fastest bus 1h 25m |
First bus 6:15 AM |
Last bus 10:00 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Bus providers: National Express from London Stansted Airport to New Cross Gate (NXG)You can travel by bus between London Stansted Airport to New Cross Gate (NXG) with National Express 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 New Cross Gate (NXG)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Stansted Airport to New Cross Gate (NXG) 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 New Cross Gate (NXG), 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.
- 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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