London to Stansted bus

Buses from London to Stansted

As an economical alternative to the train, buses from London to Stansted Airport in Essex offer travelers a frequent direct connection from the center of the capital to the airport terminal. Services with a choice of operators provide daily direct buses to the airport seven days a week, with journey times averaging around one hour and 40 minutes. Schedules run around the clock, ensuring there is always a direct bus service to fit in with airport flight departures.

Which bus companies travel from London to Stansted?

UK national bus company National Express provides frequent direct connections from London to Stansted. In addition Airport Bus Express provides direct connections on this route north from central London to the airport.

How long is the bus from London to Stansted?

The fastest bus connections on the 42 mile road journey from central London to Stansted Airport are some night services which take one hour and 30 minutes to reach the terminal. With more traffic on the roads, daytime connections from central London mostly take just under two hours.

How many buses are there from London to Stansted?

There is a continuous, around-the-clock direct bus service from London to Stansted seven days a week. Frequency varies depending on the time of day, from roughly hourly late night and early morning services to at least four to five departures an hour to Stansted in the daytime and early evening.

What are the departure and arrival stations for buses from London to Stansted?

Departure bus station: All coaches will depart from London Victoria Coach Station. Victoria Coach Station is the capital's main bus terminus, located on the south-west side of central London. Public transport options include Underground trains on three lines to the nearby Victoria Tube station and city buses stopping on Buckingham Palace Road and Ebury Street. Facilities available at the station include food stores, coffee bars and luggage storage amenities.

Arrival bus station: Passengers will arrive at Stansted Airport. The Stansted bus terminus is right in front of the airport terminal and adjacent to the rail station, with bus and taxi connections available to nearby Stansted Mountfitchet or Bishop's Stortford and local and national train links. The airport terminal has numerous facilities including stores, restaurants, luggage storage options and car rental desks.