Cheapest price
$23
Average price
$25
Fastest journey
39 m
Average duration
39 m
Buses per day
146
Distance
50 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London to Stansted Airport (SSD) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Stansted Airport (SSD) will cost around $25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $23.
Of the 146 buses that leave London for Stansted Airport (SSD) on Mon, May 19, 145 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 19 the direct buses cover the 50 km distance in an average of 39 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 39 m .
On Mon, May 19 the slowest buses will take 39 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.
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London to Stansted Airport (SSD) 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 train which can get you there in 51m.
Most popular Bus | Train |
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€18 Average price Cheapest | €31 Average price |
1h 44m Average duration 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 21m Average duration Fastest 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 5:10 AM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h39 | 5:49 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:30 AM London | 1h19 | 6:49 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:40 AM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h39 | 6:19 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:00 AM London | 1h19 | 7:19 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:10 AM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h39 | 6:49 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:30 AM London | 1h19 | 7:49 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:40 AM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h39 | 7:19 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 AM London | 1h19 | 8:19 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:10 AM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h39 | 7:49 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:30 AM London | 1h19 | 8:49 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:40 AM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h39 | 8:19 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 AM London | 1h19 | 9:19 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:10 AM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h39 | 8:49 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:30 AM London | 1h19 | 9:49 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:40 AM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h39 | 9:19 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:00 AM London | 1h19 | 10:19 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:10 AM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h39 | 9:49 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:30 AM London | 1h19 | 10:49 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:40 AM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h39 | 10:19 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:00 AM London | 1h19 | 11:19 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:10 AM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h39 | 10:49 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:30 AM London | 1h19 | 11:49 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:40 AM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h39 | 11:19 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:00 AM London | 1h19 | 12:19 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:10 AM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h39 | 11:49 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:30 AM London | 1h19 | 12:49 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:40 AM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h39 | 12:19 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:00 PM London | 1h19 | 1:19 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:10 PM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h39 | 12:49 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:30 PM London | 1h19 | 1:49 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:40 PM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h39 | 1:19 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:00 PM London | 1h19 | 2:19 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:10 PM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h39 | 1:49 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:30 PM London | 1h19 | 2:49 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:40 PM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h39 | 2:19 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:00 PM London | 1h19 | 3:19 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:10 PM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h39 | 2:49 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:30 PM London | 1h19 | 3:49 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:40 PM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h39 | 3:19 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:00 PM London | 1h19 | 4:19 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:10 PM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h39 | 3:49 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:30 PM London | 1h19 | 4:49 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:40 PM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h39 | 4:19 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:00 PM London | 1h19 | 5:19 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:10 PM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h39 | 4:49 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:30 PM London | 1h19 | 5:49 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:40 PM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h39 | 5:19 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:00 PM London | 1h19 | 6:19 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:10 PM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h39 | 5:49 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:30 PM London | 1h19 | 6:49 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:40 PM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h39 | 6:19 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:00 PM London | 1h19 | 7:19 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:10 PM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h39 | 6:49 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:30 PM London | 1h19 | 7:49 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:40 PM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h39 | 7:19 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 PM London | 1h19 | 8:19 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:10 PM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h39 | 7:49 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:30 PM London | 1h19 | 8:49 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:40 PM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h39 | 8:19 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 PM London | 1h19 | 9:19 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:10 PM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h39 | 8:49 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:30 PM London | 1h19 | 9:49 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:40 PM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h39 | 9:19 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:00 PM London | 1h19 | 10:19 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:10 PM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h39 | 9:49 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:30 PM London | 1h19 | 10:49 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:40 PM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h39 | 10:19 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:00 PM London | 1h19 | 11:19 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:10 PM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h39 | 10:49 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:30 PM London | 1h19 | 11:49 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:40 PM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h39 | 11:19 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:00 PM London | 1h19 | 12:19 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:10 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h15 | 1:25 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:10 PM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 24h39 | 11:49 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:30 PM London | 1h19 | 12:49 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:40 PM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h39 | 12:19 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2h10 | 2:00 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Monday, May 19 | |||||
![]() | 12:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h55 | 1:55 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:00 AM London | 1h19 | 1:19 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:10 AM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h39 | 12:49 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:30 AM London | 1h19 | 1:49 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h55 | 2:25 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:40 AM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h39 | 1:19 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h55 | 2:55 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:00 AM London | 1h19 | 2:19 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:10 AM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h39 | 1:49 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:20 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h55 | 3:15 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:30 AM London | 1h19 | 2:49 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:40 AM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h39 | 2:19 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:40 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h55 | 3:35 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:00 AM London | 1h19 | 3:19 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h55 | 3:55 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:10 AM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h39 | 2:49 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:20 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h55 | 4:15 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:30 AM London | 1h19 | 3:49 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:40 AM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h39 | 3:19 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:40 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h55 | 4:35 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:00 AM London | 1h19 | 4:19 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h55 | 4:55 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:10 AM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h39 | 3:49 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h55 | 5:25 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:30 AM London | 1h19 | 4:49 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:40 AM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h39 | 4:19 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:00 AM London | 1h19 | 5:19 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h55 | 5:55 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:10 AM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h39 | 4:49 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:30 AM London | 1h19 | 5:49 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h55 | 6:25 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:40 AM London, Stratford City Bus Station | 0h39 | 5:19 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:00 AM London | 1h19 | 6:19 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1h55 | 6:55 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Distance 30 miles (49 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€15) |
Buses per day 111 |
Direct buses 111 |
Bus providers 4 |
Fastest bus 50m |
First bus 07:20 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Travel between London and Stansted Airport (SSD) from $16 (€14) with Omio’s bus partners National Express, Megabus and Airport Bus Express Ltd! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable trip for you.
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance bus company operating over 550 buses per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates bus services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express buses have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most buses come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your bus to Stansted Airport (SSD) from London, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.
National Express from London to Stansted Airport (SSD) bus information:
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.
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.
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.
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.
All of the buses from London to Stansted Airport are provided by National Express.
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.
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.
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