The cheapest and fastest buses from London Stansted Airport to Norwich
Cheapest price
$42
Average price
$49
Fastest journey
2 h 30 m
Average duration
2 h 39 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
108 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London Stansted Airport to Norwich 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 Norwich will cost around $49 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $42.
Of the 14 buses that leave London Stansted Airport for Norwich on Sun, Jun 21, 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 108 km distance in an average of 2 h 39 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 30 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 2 h 45 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.
NX7271:00 AM2h30Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station3:30 AMNorwich, University Of East Anglia$421One-way0 transfers
NX7271:00 AM2h45Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station3:45 AMNorwich, Bus Station$421One-way0 transfers
NX7276:50 PM2h45Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station9:35 PMNorwich, Bus Station$491One-way0 transfers
NX7278:50 PM2h55Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station11:45 PMNorwich, Bus Station$491One-way0 transfers
NX7278:50 PM2h45Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station11:35 PMNorwich, University Of East Anglia$491One-way0 transfers
NX7271:00 AM2h30Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station3:30 AMNorwich, University Of East Anglia$421One-way0 transfers
NX72710:50 PM2h30Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station1:20 AMNorwich, University Of East Anglia$491One-way0 transfers
NX7276:50 PM2h45Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station9:35 PMNorwich, Bus Station$491One-way0 transfers
NX7278:50 PM2h45Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station11:35 PMNorwich, University Of East Anglia$491One-way0 transfers
NX72710:50 PM2h45Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station1:35 AMNorwich, Bus Station$491One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for London Stansted Airport to Norwich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Stansted Airport to Norwich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $21, and a bus costs an average of $22.
Distance: 67 miles (108 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$44 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest | $31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 22m Average total duration 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m 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 Norwich:
A train is $7 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London Stansted Airport to Norwich costing on average $44 (€36).
Other travel options to Norwich take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 52m.
You'll arrive about -2h -7m sooner (2h 52m by bus vs 1h 45m by car) and save roughly $-13.42 (€-10.98) compared to fuel and tolls ($44 (€36) vs $31 (€25)). 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 Norwich Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 01:35AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Live departures
London Stansted Airport to Norwich bus times
The table below shows live departures for London Stansted Airport to Norwich buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX728 | 9:05 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h15 | 12:20 PM Norwich, University Of East Anglia | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX728 | 9:05 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2h55 | 12:00 PM Norwich, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX728 | 10:45 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2h55 | 1:40 PM Norwich, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX728 | 10:45 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h15 | 2:00 PM Norwich, University Of East Anglia | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX727 | 12:35 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2h55 | 3:30 PM Norwich, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX727 | 2:35 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2h55 | 5:30 PM Norwich, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX727 | 4:05 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2h55 | 7:00 PM Norwich, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX727 | 6:50 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2h45 | 9:35 PM Norwich, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX727 | 8:50 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2h55 | 11:45 PM Norwich, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX727 | 10:50 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2h45 | 1:35 AM Norwich, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX727 | 1:00 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2h30 | 3:30 AM Norwich, University Of East Anglia | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX727 | 1:00 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2h45 | 3:45 AM Norwich, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London Stansted Airport to Norwich
Buses from London Stansted Airport to Norwich run on average 15 times per day, taking around 2h 52m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $22 (€18) but you can travel from only $21 (€17) by train.
There are 14 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:00, the last at 20:50. The fastest bus covers the 67 miles (108 km) distance in 2h 45m.
Distance 67 miles (108 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€18) |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 14 |
Fastest bus 2h 45m |
First bus 12:00 AM |
Last bus 8:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Bus providers: National Express from London Stansted Airport to NorwichYou can travel by bus between London Stansted Airport to Norwich with National Express for as low as $21 (€17). 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 Norwich
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Stansted Airport to Norwich 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 Norwich, 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.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from London Stansted Airport to Norwich
Most London Stansted Airport to Norwich buses use the London, Victoria Coach Station to Norwich, Bus Station station pair, with some services arriving at Norwich, University Of East Anglia. Use this guide to compare London Stansted Airport and Norwich bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to London, Victoria Coach Station from London city centre
London, Victoria Coach Station is 2 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London, Victoria Coach Station bus station facilities and services
London, Victoria Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Pret a Manger (in the station), Starbucks (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at London, Victoria Coach Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station - Stop G) from London city centre
London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station - Stop G) is 3 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station - Stop G) bus station facilities and services
London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station - Stop G) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Pret a Manger (in the station), Starbucks (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and concourse area.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station - Stop G).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station - Stop G): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station - Stop G): Elevators, ramps.
Getting to London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 from London city centre
London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 bus station facilities and services
London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Pret a Manger (in the station), Caffè Nero (in the station)
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located in the arrivals and departures areas, offering multiple currency options.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3: Ramps, assistance.
Getting to Norwich, Bus Station from Norwich city centre
Getting to Norwich, University Of East Anglia from Norwich city centre
Getting to Norwich, Ber Street (Stop BU) from Norwich city centre
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