London to Stansted Airport bus

Bus from London to Stansted Airport

There are many buses from London to Stansted Airport on both weekdays and weekends. Services run throughout the day and night, and the journey usually takes around 1 hour and 50 minutes. 

How long is the journey by bus from London to Stansted Airport?

All of the buses from London to Stansted Airport run directly with no changes. Most of the buses take around 1 hour and 35 minutes to 1 hour and 50 minutes to reach Stansted Airport, but at busier times this may increase to 2 hours and 10 minutes. Weekend services are generally faster than weekday services due to a lack of commuter traffic. 

How many buses are there from London to Stansted Airport?

There are a similar number of buses from London to Stansted Airport on weekdays and weekends. The first buses of the day leave very early in the morning, usually at around 1:15 a.m. There are then 2 - 3 buses per hour, with more services leaving at breakfast-time, lunchtime, and teatime. buses continue to leave until 11:30 p.m. 

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

Departure bus station: Victoria Bus Station. This station is next to Victoria Train Station, and is around a 5 minute walk from Buckingham Palace. Victoria Train Station operates various train lines from providers such as Gatwick Express and Thameslink, with many routes heading to the south-west. The bus station and train station are served by various tube lines including the Victoria, Circle, and District lines, and it has a taxi rank and several bus stops. The facilities at Victoria Bus Station include food kiosks, newsagents, and bathrooms. 

Arrival bus station: Stansted Airport Bus Station. This station is situated 2 minutes' walk from the main terminal and right next to Stansted Airport Train Station, which runs various trains to the surrounding areas from providers such as Stansted Express and Cross Country, as well as local and national buses. There are many amenities at the bus station and inside the airport, such as restaurants, telephones, cash machines, and waiting areas. 

Which bus providers travel from London to Stansted Airport?

All of the buses from London to Stansted Airport are provided by National Express.

National Express London to Stansted Airport

National Express offer dozens of buses from London to Stansted Airport each day, with the first bus leaving just after midnight. Services continue regularly until late at night. There are usually 2 - 3 buses that leave for Stansted Airport every hour. Journey times can vary depending on the time of day and day of the week, but the fastest service generally lasts around one and a half hours. The longest bus journeys can take up to 2 hours and 10 minutes at peak times.

London to Stansted Airport Bus: Services on Board

National Express buses do not have first or second class seating areas, but all seats have TVs with access to free films, TV programs and radio. They also offer free WiFi. National Express have strict baggage restrictions due to limited space on board. Passengers can bring one piece of soft hand luggage that measures 45 cm x 35 cm x 20 cm, then either two medium suitcases no larger than 70 cm x 45 cm x 30 cm or one large suitcase that measures 75 cm x 50 cm x 32 cm. The large suitcase must not weigh more than 20 kg and the medium suitcases must not weigh more than 20 kg combined. Passengers can bring extra luggage by paying for an increased baggage allowance. Bikes are permitted on board National Express buses, but only if they are folding bikes that are properly wrapped up and protected. Pushchairs are permitted and will be stored in the hold, but they must be folded up. No animals are allowed on any National Express buses, apart from assistance dogs. Disabled passengers are welcome on National Express buses at any time, but they must meet certain conditions: the combined weight of the passenger and wheelchair must not exceed the maximum weight capacity of the wheelchair lift, and the wheelchair must fit in the allocated space. Wheelchair spaces are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so to make sure there is room passengers should book assistance 36 hours in advance.