Longford to Stansted bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Longford to Stansted

Showing times and prices for Nov 07

Cheapest price

$36

Average price

$40

Fastest journey

3 h 20 m

Average duration

3 h 27 m

Buses per day

4

Distance

66 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Longford to Stansted is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Longford to Stansted will cost around $40 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $36.

Fast buses

Of the 4 buses that leave Longford for Stansted on Fri, Nov 07, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Fri, Nov 07 the direct buses cover the 66 km distance in an average of 3 h 27 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 20 m .

On Fri, Nov 07 the slowest buses will take 3 h 35 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.

National Express
04:10AM3h25
Longford
07:35AMStansted
$361One-way
0 transfers
National Express
12:00AM3h35
Longford
03:35AMStansted
$421One-way
0 transfers
National Express
10:59PM3h26
Longford
02:25AMStansted
$421One-way
0 transfers
National Express
03:35AM3h20
Longford
06:55AMStansted
$421One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for Longford to Stansted

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Longford to Stansted among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €24, and a train costs an average of €65.

Distance: 41 miles (66 km)

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Train

€34

Average price

Cheapest

€65

Average price

2h 3m

Average total duration

1h 33m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 53m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 23m

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30m

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Longford to Stansted Bus Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationDeparture daysCheapest price
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
12:30AM
Arrival Time
04:30AM
Duration
4h00
Departure days
Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$48
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
01:00AM
Arrival Time
04:35AM
Duration
3h35
Departure days
Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$44
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
04:00AM
Arrival Time
07:25AM
Duration
3h25
Departure days
Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$44
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
05:10AM
Arrival Time
08:35AM
Duration
3h25
Departure days
Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$39
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
07:35AM
Arrival Time
08:55AM
Duration
1h20
Departure days
Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$37
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
09:15AM
Arrival Time
10:35AM
Duration
1h20
Departure days
Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$39
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
11:05AM
Arrival Time
12:25PM
Duration
1h20
Departure days
Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$46
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
01:05PM
Arrival Time
02:25PM
Duration
1h20
Departure days
Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$43
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
02:30PM
Arrival Time
04:10PM
Duration
1h40
Departure days
Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$41
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
05:15PM
Arrival Time
07:00PM
Duration
1h45
Departure days
Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$43
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
07:20PM
Arrival Time
08:40PM
Duration
1h20
Departure days
Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$43
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
09:20PM
Arrival Time
10:40PM
Duration
1h20
Departure days
Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$41
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
11:30PM
Arrival Time
12:50AM
Duration
1h20
Departure days
Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$35
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
11:59PM
Arrival Time
03:25AM
Duration
3h26
Departure days
Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$40

Live departures

Longford to Stansted bus times

The table below shows live departures for Longford to Stansted buses for today, Thursday, November 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.

Last updated at 1:11 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
national_expressNX230 · NX737
Delayed
7:30 AM 12:30 AMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
4h00
4:30 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		1 transfer
national_expressNX025 · NXA8
Delayed
1:25 PM 1:00 AMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
3h35
10:20 AM 10:20 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		1 transfer
national_expressNXA30 · NXA8
Delayed
4:00 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
3h25
10:20 AM 10:20 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		1 transfer
national_expressNX032 · NXA8
Delayed
8:25 PM 4:00 AMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
3h25
10:20 AM 10:20 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		1 transfer
national_expressNX466 · NXA8
Delayed
5:10 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
3h25
10:20 AM 10:20 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		1 transfer
national_expressNX728
Delayed
7:35 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
1h20
5:05 PM 5:05 PMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX728
Delayed
9:15 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
1h20
5:05 PM 5:05 PMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX727
Delayed
11:30 PM 11:05 AMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
1h20
12:25 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX727
Delayed
11:30 PM 1:05 PMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
1h20
2:25 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX727
Delayed
11:30 PM 2:30 PMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
1h40
4:10 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX727
Delayed
11:30 PM 5:15 PMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
1h45
7:00 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX727
Delayed
11:30 PM 7:20 PMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
1h20
8:40 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX727
Delayed
11:30 PM 9:20 PMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
1h20
10:40 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX727
On time
11:30 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
1h20
12:50 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		0 transfersDirect
national_expressNX025 · NXA8
On time
11:59 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
3h26
3:25 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		1 transfer
national_express12:00 AM Longford
3h35
3:35 AM Stansted0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Longford to Stansted

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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
41 miles (66 km)
Average bus duration
1h 33m
Cheapest ticket price
$29 (€24)
Buses per day
15
Direct buses
9
Fastest bus
1h 20m
First bus
00:05
Last bus
23:50

Key Takeaways

Train Ticket Prices
  • Budget Options: Train tickets from Longford to Stansted start from as low as $29 (€24) if booked well in advance.
  • Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $42 (€34) depending on the train type and class.
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 from Longford to StanstedYou can travel by bus between Longford to Stansted with National Express for as low as $29 (€24). 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.
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Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 20m
Cheapest Price
$29 (€24)
National Express frequency
16 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.

FAQs: Bus from Longford to Stansted

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Longford to Stansted 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 Stansted, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap bus tickets from Longford to Stansted can start from as little as $31 (€25) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Longford to Stansted is $45 (€37); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The bus time to Stansted from Longford is on average 1 h 20 min   for the 41 mile (66 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go from Longford to Stansted by bus can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first bus from Longford to Stansted leaves at 12: 01AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last bus from Longford to Stansted leaves at 11: 55PM.
Yes, there are 18 direct buses a day from Longford to Stansted with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
Take the Longford to Stansted bus with National Express. However, it's always good to check out all possible bus companies for the route from Longford to Stansted as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, which is located around 1.7 miles (2.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station, located 1.9 miles (3.1 km) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Stansted from Longford is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 20 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Longford to Stansted by bus is January.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel from Longford to Stansted including taking a bus or train.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Longford to Stansted:
  • National Express
    • Assistance
    • Priority seating
    • Accessible toilets.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Longford to Stansted for bus company National Express.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus company National Express.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Longford to Stansted depends on the bus company:
  • 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.

To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Longford to Stansted, follow these tips:

  • Book in advance: Tickets are often cheaper when booked early.
  • Be flexible with dates and times: Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money.
  • Use our search filters: Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options.
  • Look for special deals or discounts: Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.

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    Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Longford to Stansted.
    Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Longford to Stansted:
    • National Express
      • Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
    Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Longford to Stansted:
    • National Express
      • 10€ per additional bag.
    Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from Longford to Stansted.
    You can reserve your seat on the bus from Longford to Stansted with the following bus company: National Express
    Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Longford to Stansted with the following bus company: National Express.
    Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Longford to Stansted with the following bus company: National Express.

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