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The cheapest and fastest buses from London Waterloo (WAT) to London Stansted Airport
Showing times and prices for Feb 02
Cheapest price
$32
Average price
$32
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
1 h 30 m
Buses per day
48
Distance
50 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London Waterloo (WAT) to London Stansted Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Waterloo (WAT) to London Stansted Airport will cost around $32 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $32.
Fast buses
Of the 48 buses that leave London Waterloo (WAT) for London Stansted Airport on Mon, Feb 02, 47 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Feb 02 the direct buses cover the 50 km distance in an average of 1 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
On Mon, Feb 02 the slowest buses will take 1 h 32 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.
NXA810:48PM1h32
London, York Road (London Eye)12:20AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
$321One-way
0 transfers
NXA810:53AM1h47
London, York Road (London Eye)12:40PMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
$321One-way
0 transfers
NXA807:20AM1h45
London, York Road (London Eye)09:05AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
$321One-way
0 transfers
NXA802:28PM1h57
London, York Road (London Eye)04:25PMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
$321One-way
0 transfers
NXA811:53AM1h47
London, York Road (London Eye)01:40PMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
$321One-way
0 transfers
NXA801:45AM1h30
London, York Road (London Eye)03:15AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
$321One-way
0 transfers
NXA802:15AM1h30
London, York Road (London Eye)03:45AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
$321One-way
0 transfers
NXA801:15AM1h30
London, York Road (London Eye)02:45AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
$321One-way
0 transfers
NXA802:35AM1h30
London, York Road (London Eye)04:05AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
$321One-way
0 transfers
NXA810:48PM1h32
London, York Road (London Eye)12:20AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
$321One-way
0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for London Waterloo (WAT) to London Stansted Airport
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London Waterloo (WAT) to London Stansted Airport 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 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €15, and a train costs an average of €21.
Distance: 31 miles (50 km)
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€20 Average price Cheapest | €34 Average price |
1h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 48m Average total duration 1h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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London Waterloo (WAT) to London Stansted Airport Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:15AM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:45AM | Arrival Time 03:15AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:35AM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:55AM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:35AM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:55AM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:23AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 1h47 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:53AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 1h47 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:23AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 1h47 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:53AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 1h47 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:23PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 1h47 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:28PM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 1h47 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:53PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 1h47 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:58PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 1h47 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:23PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 1h47 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:28PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 1h52 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:53PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 1h52 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:58PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 1h57 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:23PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 1h52 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:28PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 2h02 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:53PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 1h47 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:58PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 2h02 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:23PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 2h02 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:53PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 1h42 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:23PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 2h02 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:53PM | Arrival Time 06:32PM | Duration 1h39 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:23PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 1h57 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 07:29PM | Duration 1h39 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 07:59PM | Duration 1h39 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:18PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 1h32 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:48PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 1h32 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:28PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 1h32 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:34PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 3h26 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Live departures
London Waterloo (WAT) to London Stansted Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for London Waterloo (WAT) to London Stansted Airport buses for today, Sunday, February 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
Last updated at 7:23 AM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NXA8 | 7:45 AM London, York Road (London Eye) | 1h35 | 9:20 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA8 | 8:15 AM London, York Road (London Eye) | 1h35 | 9:50 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA8 | 8:45 AM London, York Road (London Eye) | 1h40 | 10:25 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA8 | 9:15 AM London, York Road (London Eye) | 1h40 | 10:55 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA8 | 9:50 AM London, York Road (London Eye) | 1h40 | 11:30 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA8 | 10:23 AM London, York Road (London Eye) | 1h47 | 12:10 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA8 | 10:53 AM London, York Road (London Eye) | 1h47 | 12:40 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA8 | 11:23 AM London, York Road (London Eye) | 1h47 | 1:10 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA8 | 11:53 AM London, York Road (London Eye) | 1h47 | 1:40 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA8 | 12:23 PM London, York Road (London Eye) | 1h47 | 2:10 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA8 | 12:53 PM London, York Road (London Eye) | 1h47 | 2:40 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA8 | 1:23 PM London, York Road (London Eye) | 1h47 | 3:10 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA8 | 1:53 PM London, York Road (London Eye) | 1h52 | 3:45 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA8 | 2:23 PM London, York Road (London Eye) | 1h52 | 4:15 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA8 | 2:53 PM London, York Road (London Eye) | 1h47 | 4:40 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA8 | 3:23 PM London, York Road (London Eye) | 1h42 | 5:05 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA8 | 3:53 PM London, York Road (London Eye) | 1h42 | 5:35 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA8 | 4:23 PM London, York Road (London Eye) | 1h39 | 6:02 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA8 | 4:53 PM London, York Road (London Eye) | 1h39 | 6:32 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA8 | 5:23 PM London, York Road (London Eye) | 1h39 | 7:02 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA8 | 5:50 PM London, York Road (London Eye) | 1h39 | 7:29 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA8 | 6:20 PM London, York Road (London Eye) | 1h39 | 7:59 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA8 | 6:50 PM London, York Road (London Eye) | 1h39 | 8:29 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA8 | 7:20 PM London, York Road (London Eye) | 1h35 | 8:55 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA8 | 7:50 PM London, York Road (London Eye) | 1h35 | 9:25 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA8 | 8:20 PM London, York Road (London Eye) | 1h35 | 9:55 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA8 | 8:50 PM London, York Road (London Eye) | 1h35 | 10:25 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA8 | 9:20 PM London, York Road (London Eye) | 1h35 | 10:55 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA8 | 9:50 PM London, York Road (London Eye) | 1h35 | 11:25 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA8 | 10:18 PM London, York Road (London Eye) | 1h32 | 11:50 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA8 | 10:48 PM London, York Road (London Eye) | 1h32 | 12:20 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA8 | 11:28 PM London, York Road (London Eye) | 1h32 | 1:00 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA8 · NXA6 | On time 11:34 PM London, York Road (London Eye) | 3h26 | 3:00 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, February 2 | |||||
| NXA8 | 1:15 AM London, York Road (London Eye) | 1h30 | 2:45 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA8 | 1:45 AM London, York Road (London Eye) | 1h30 | 3:15 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA8 | 2:15 AM London, York Road (London Eye) | 1h30 | 3:45 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA8 | 2:35 AM London, York Road (London Eye) | 1h30 | 4:05 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA8 | 2:55 AM London, York Road (London Eye) | 1h35 | 4:30 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA8 | 3:15 AM London, York Road (London Eye) | 1h35 | 4:50 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA8 | 3:35 AM London, York Road (London Eye) | 1h35 | 5:10 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA8 | 3:55 AM London, York Road (London Eye) | 1h35 | 5:30 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA8 | 4:15 AM London, York Road (London Eye) | 1h35 | 5:50 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA8 | 4:45 AM London, York Road (London Eye) | 1h35 | 6:20 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA8 | 5:15 AM London, York Road (London Eye) | 1h35 | 6:50 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA8 | 5:45 AM London, York Road (London Eye) | 1h35 | 7:20 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA8 | 6:15 AM London, York Road (London Eye) | 1h35 | 7:50 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA8 | 6:45 AM London, York Road (London Eye) | 1h45 | 8:30 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NXA8 | 7:20 AM London, York Road (London Eye) | 1h45 | 9:05 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Why should you book London Waterloo (WAT) to London Stansted Airport buses with Omio?
National Express as well as Airport Bus Express Ltd, flibco, Arriva UK, Transport UK and more offer buses services from London Waterloo (WAT) to London Stansted Airport.
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Why book with Omio vs National Express?
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London Waterloo (WAT) to London Stansted Airport
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Buses from London Waterloo (WAT) to London Stansted Airport run on average 60 times per day, taking around 1h 9m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $19 (€15) if you book in advance.
There are 59 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:48, the last at 22:00. The fastest bus covers the 31 miles (50 km) distance in 1h 37m.
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
Distance 31 miles (50 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€15) |
Buses per day 60 |
Direct buses 59 |
Fastest bus 1h 37m |
First bus 04:48 |
Last bus 22:00 |
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 providers: National Express, Airport Bus Express Ltd, flibco, Arriva UK, Transport UK from London Waterloo (WAT) to London Stansted AirportYou can travel by bus between London Waterloo (WAT) to London Stansted Airport with National Express, Airport Bus Express Ltd, flibco, Arriva UK, Transport UK for as low as $19 (€15). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
National Express
About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 37m
Cheapest Price
$19 (€15)
National Express frequency
43 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.
Airport Bus Express Ltd
About
Airport Bus Express Ltd. is a UK-based bus company providing affordable and reliable airport transfer services to major London airports, including Stansted, Heathrow, Gatwick, and Luton. The company emphasizes reliability, punctuality, and passenger satisfaction through regular vehicle maintenance. They offer both regular passenger transportation and bus rentals. Routes often include breaks for longer journeys, and while M-tickets are available on some routes, printing may be required for others. Airport Bus Express aims to provide a stress-free experience with easy online booking and connections to various transport hubs in London.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 20m
Cheapest Price
$23 (€18)
Airport Bus Express Ltd frequency
106 a day
Luggage included
One large suitcase (max 20kg) and one item of hand luggage (max 10kg) are included per person.
Additional luggage
A surcharge of £5 is payable per additional suitcase or large item, if space permits.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policy depends on the coach operator and ticket type; some tickets are non-refundable.
Refund
If a service is canceled or delayed by more than 120 minutes, passengers have the right to alternative transport or a full ticket refund.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
The coaches are PSVAR-compliant, indicating accessibility features.
flibco
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 19m
Cheapest Price
$21 (€17)
flibco frequency
78 a day
Arriva UK
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 43m
Arriva UK frequency
10 a day
Transport UK
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 33m
Transport UK frequency
17 a day
FAQs: Bus from London Waterloo (WAT) to London Stansted Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Waterloo (WAT) to London Stansted Airport 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 Stansted Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap bus tickets from London Waterloo (WAT) to London Stansted Airport can start from as little as $19 (€15) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for London Waterloo (WAT) to London Stansted Airport is $26 (€20) ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by bus from London Waterloo (WAT) to London Stansted Airport is 1h 37m to travel the 31 miles (50 km) long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest bus from London Waterloo (WAT) to London Stansted Airport leaves at 4:48 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from London Waterloo (WAT) to London Stansted Airport leaves at 10:00 PM.
Yes, there are 59 direct buses a day from London Waterloo (WAT) to London Stansted Airport with National Express, Airport Bus Express Ltd, flibco. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
When taking a bus from London Waterloo (WAT) to London Stansted Airport, you can count on National Express, Airport Bus Express Ltd, flibco, Arriva UK, Transport UK for the best way to get you to London Stansted Airport. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between London Waterloo (WAT) and London Stansted Airport and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
A day trip to London Stansted Airport from London Waterloo (WAT) is worth doing with a journey time of 1h 37m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a bus from London Waterloo (WAT) to London Stansted Airport is May.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between London Waterloo (WAT) and London Stansted Airport including taking a bus and train.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from London Waterloo (WAT) to London Stansted Airport:
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- Airport Bus Express Ltd
- The coaches are PSVAR-compliant, indicating accessibility features.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from London Waterloo (WAT) to London Stansted Airport for bus company National Express, Airport Bus Express Ltd.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from London Waterloo (WAT) to London Stansted Airport depends on the bus companies:
- 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.
- Airport Bus Express Ltd
- Cancellation policy depends on the coach operator and ticket type
- some tickets are non-refundable.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus company National Express.
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Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from London Waterloo (WAT) to London Stansted Airport.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from London Waterloo (WAT) to London Stansted Airport:
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- Airport Bus Express Ltd
- One large suitcase (max 20kg) and one item of hand luggage (max 10kg) are included per person.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from London Waterloo (WAT) to London Stansted Airport:
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Airport Bus Express Ltd
- A surcharge of £5 is payable per additional suitcase or large item, if space permits.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from London Waterloo (WAT) to London Stansted Airport.
You can reserve your seat on the bus from London Waterloo (WAT) to London Stansted Airport with the following bus company: National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from London Waterloo (WAT) to London Stansted Airport with the following bus company: National Express, Airport Bus Express Ltd.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from London Waterloo (WAT) to London Stansted Airport with the following bus company: National Express, Airport Bus Express Ltd.
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