London to Stansted bus with National Express

Cheap bus tickets from London to Stansted can start from as little as $15 (€12) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for London to Stansted is $22 (€17) ; 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 to Stansted is 1h 25m to travel the 30 miles (49 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 to Stansted leaves at 12:01 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The latest bus from London to Stansted leaves at 11:58 PM.

Yes, there are 108 direct buses a day from London to Stansted with National Express, Airport Bus Express Ltd, Megabus, flibco, Flibco. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.

When taking a bus from London to Stansted, you can count on National Express, Airport Bus Express Ltd, Megabus, flibco, Flibco for the best way to get you to Stansted. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between London and Stansted and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.

When departing from London , you have various bus station options to start your journey from including London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station - Stop G), London, Victoria Coach Station, London, Stratford City Bus Station, London, Bethnal Green, London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station), London, Tottenham Hale Bus Station, London, Eastbourne Terrace (Paddington Station), London, York Road (London Eye), London, Baker Street Station, Gloucester Place, London, Golders Green Station, London, Baker Street Station, London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant), London, Lithos Road, London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3, London, Whitechapel Station Royal London Hospital (Stop B), London, Southwark Street / Blackfriars Road, London, Kingsland Road / Middleton Road, London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, London, Shoreditch High St / Bethnal Green Road (Stop L), London, St John's Wood, London, Park Lane / Green Street (Marble Arch), London, Victoria Rail Station, London, Bow Church Station (Stop A), London, Mile End / Aberavon Rd, London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4, London, Shoreditch, London, Lewisham, London, Elephant and Castle, London, Eltham, London, New Cross Gate, London, Canada Square South (Canary Wharf Station), London, Marble Arch, London, Walworth, London, Leman Street / Buckle Street (Aldgate East), London, Mile End / Coborn Road, Dartford, Bluewater Shopping Centre, London, Wembley Stadium (First Way) . When arriving in Stansted , you can end your journey in bus stations like Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station .Passengers board the bus most frequently from London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station - Stop G), which is located around 3 away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station, located 1 away from the city centre.

A day trip to Stansted from London is worth doing with a journey time of 1h 25m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a bus from London to Stansted is May.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between London and Stansted including taking a bus and train.

Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from London to Stansted for bus company National Express, Airport Bus Express Ltd, Megabus, Flibco.

Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from London to Stansted:

• Megabus
  • Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
• National Express
  • Assistance
  • Priority seating
  • Accessible toilets.
• Airport Bus Express Ltd
  • The coaches are PSVAR-compliant, indicating accessibility features.

Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from London to Stansted depends on the bus companies:

• Megabus
  • Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
• 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.

Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.

Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from London to Stansted.

Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from London to Stansted:

• Megabus
  • One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
• 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.