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The cheapest and fastest buses from Longford to Stansted

Showing times and prices for Dec 17

Cheapest price

$48

Average price

$50

Fastest journey

1 h 20 m

Average duration

1 h 20 m

Buses per day

15

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 $50 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $48.

Fast buses

Of the 15 buses that leave Longford for Stansted on Wed, Dec 17, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Wed, Dec 17 the direct buses cover the 66 km distance in an average of 1 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .

On Wed, Dec 17 the slowest buses will take 1 h 20 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

NXA30 · NXA8

04:00AM3h20

London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3

07:20AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station

$481One-way

1 transfer

National Express

NX466 · NXA8

05:10AM3h20

London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3

08:30AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station

$481One-way

1 transfer

National Express

NX025 · NXA8

11:59PM3h16

London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3

03:15AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station

$481One-way

1 transfer

National Express

NX025 · NXA8

01:00AM3h30

London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3

04:30AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station

$481One-way

1 transfer

National Express

NX444 · NXA8

02:55PM4h00

London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3

06:55PMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station

$491One-way

1 transfer

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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Most popular Bus	Train
€34 Average price Cheapest	€65 Average price
2h 3m Average total duration 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	1h 53m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
Most popular bus company	Most popular train company
Direct Options	Direct Options

Longford to Stansted Bus Timetables

Operator	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Duration	Departure days	Cheapest price
Operator National Express	Departure Time 01:00AM	Arrival Time 04:30AM	Duration 3h30	Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun	Cheapest price $46
Operator National Express	Departure Time 04:00AM	Arrival Time 07:20AM	Duration 3h20	Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun	Cheapest price $45
Operator National Express	Departure Time 05:10AM	Arrival Time 08:30AM	Duration 3h20	Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun	Cheapest price $37
Operator National Express	Departure Time 05:25AM	Arrival Time 08:50AM	Duration 3h25	Departure days Sat, Sun	Cheapest price $41
Operator National Express	Departure Time 07:35AM	Arrival Time 08:55AM	Duration 1h20	Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun	Cheapest price $36
Operator National Express	Departure Time 09:15AM	Arrival Time 10:35AM	Duration 1h20	Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun	Cheapest price $47
Operator National Express	Departure Time 11:05AM	Arrival Time 12:25PM	Duration 1h20	Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun	Cheapest price $48
Operator National Express	Departure Time 01:05PM	Arrival Time 02:25PM	Duration 1h20	Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun	Cheapest price $47
Operator National Express	Departure Time 02:30PM	Arrival Time 04:10PM	Duration 1h40	Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun	Cheapest price $40
Operator National Express	Departure Time 02:55PM	Arrival Time 06:55PM	Duration 4h00	Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun	Cheapest price $38
Operator National Express	Departure Time 05:15PM	Arrival Time 07:00PM	Duration 1h45	Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun	Cheapest price $40
Operator National Express	Departure Time 07:20PM	Arrival Time 08:40PM	Duration 1h20	Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun	Cheapest price $36
Operator National Express	Departure Time 09:20PM	Arrival Time 10:40PM	Duration 1h20	Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun	Cheapest price $40
Operator National Express	Departure Time 11:30PM	Arrival Time 12:50AM	Duration 1h20	Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun	Cheapest price $36
Operator National Express	Departure Time 11:59PM	Arrival Time 03:15AM	Duration 3h16	Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun	Cheapest price $43

Live departures

Longford to Stansted bus times

The table below shows live departures for Longford to Stansted buses for today, Tuesday, December 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.

Last updated at 4:50 PM

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers	Tickets
NX728	Delayed 6:55 PM 7:35 AMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3	1h20	5:05 PM 5:05 PMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station	0 transfersDirect
NX728	Delayed 6:55 PM 9:15 AMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3	1h20	5:05 PM 5:05 PMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station	0 transfersDirect
Wednesday, December 17
NX025 · NXA8	Delayed 5:05 AM 1:00 AMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3	3h30	1:40 PM 1:40 PMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station	1 transfer
NXA30 · NXA8	Delayed 4:00 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3	3h20	1:40 PM 1:40 PMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station	1 transfer
NX032 · NXA8	Delayed 4:00 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3	3h20	1:40 PM 1:40 PMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station	1 transfer
NX466 · NXA8	Delayed 5:10 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3	3h20	1:40 PM 1:40 PMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station	1 transfer
NX728	On time 7:35 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3	1h20	8:55 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station	0 transfersDirect
NX728	On time 9:15 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3	1h20	10:35 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station	0 transfersDirect
NX727	11:05 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3	1h20	12:25 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station	0 transfersDirect
NX727	1:05 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3	1h20	2:25 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station	0 transfersDirect
NX727	2:30 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3	1h40	4:10 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station	0 transfersDirect
NX444 · NXA8	On time 2:55 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3	4h00	6:55 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station	1 transfer
NX025 · NXA8	On time 11:59 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3	3h16	3:15 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station	1 transfer
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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Longford to Stansted

United Kingdom

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Buses from Longford to Stansted run on average 15 times per day, taking around 1h 33m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $30 (€24) if you book in advance.

There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 41 miles (66 km) distance in 1h 20m.

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

$30 (€24)

Buses per day

15

Direct buses

9

Fastest bus

1h 20m

First bus

00:05

Last bus

23:50

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 $30 (€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.

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Duration

1h 20m

Cheapest Price

$30 (€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.

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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 $46 (€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.

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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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