Norwich to Stansted bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Norwich to Stansted

Showing times and prices for May 09

Cheapest price

$30

Average price

$37

Fastest journey

2 h 33 m

Average duration

2 h 43 m

Buses per day

4

Distance

109 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Norwich to Stansted will cost around $37 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $30.

Fast buses

Of the 4 buses that leave Norwich for Stansted on Sat, May 09, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sat, May 09 the direct buses cover the 109 km distance in an average of 2 h 43 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 33 m .

On Sat, May 09 the slowest buses will take 2 h 55 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
    3:10 PM2h55
    Norwich
    6:05 PMStansted
    $301One-way
    0 transfers
  • National Express
    10:15 AM2h50
    Norwich
    1:05 PMStansted
    $361One-way
    0 transfers
  • National Express
    11:47 PM2h33
    Norwich
    2:20 AMStansted
    $401One-way
    0 transfers
  • National Express
    4:17 AM2h33
    Norwich
    6:50 AMStansted
    $441One-way
    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for Norwich to Stansted

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Norwich 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 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, and a train costs an average of $19.

Distance: 67 miles (109 km)

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Bus
Train
Driving

$36

Average price

Cheapest

$44

Average price

$44

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

3h 24m

Average total duration

2h 54m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 22m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 52m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 36m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

National Express

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Greater Anglia

Most popular train company

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Norwich to Stansted is a bus with an average price of $36 (€28).

This is compared to other travel options from Norwich to Stansted:

A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norwich to Stansted costing on average $44 (€35).

The fastest way to travel from Norwich to Stansted is by train with an average journey time of 1h 52m.

Other travel options to Stansted take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 54m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Norwich and Stansted including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Norwich to Stansted among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around $36 (€28) compared to roughly $44 (€35) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $9 (€7). The journey takes 2h 54m versus 1h 36m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Direct services are operated by National Express.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

Norwich to Stansted Bus Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationDeparture daysCheapest price
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
01:50AM
Arrival Time
04:35AM
Duration
2h45
Departure days
Thu, Fri, Sun
Cheapest price
$58
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
02:02AM
Arrival Time
04:35AM
Duration
2h33
Departure days
Thu, Fri, Sun
Cheapest price
$43
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
03:45AM
Arrival Time
06:30AM
Duration
2h45
Departure days
Thu, Fri
Cheapest price
$58
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
03:57AM
Arrival Time
06:30AM
Duration
2h33
Departure days
Thu, Fri
Cheapest price
$43
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
04:05AM
Arrival Time
06:50AM
Duration
2h45
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
$49
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
04:17AM
Arrival Time
06:50AM
Duration
2h33
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
$44
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
05:50AM
Arrival Time
08:50AM
Duration
3h00
Departure days
Thu, Fri
Cheapest price
$42
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
06:02AM
Arrival Time
12:40PM
Duration
6h38
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
$83
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
06:05AM
Arrival Time
08:50AM
Duration
2h45
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
$49
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
06:47AM
Arrival Time
12:40PM
Duration
5h53
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
$69
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
07:15AM
Arrival Time
10:05AM
Duration
2h50
Departure days
Thu, Fri, Sun
Cheapest price
$42
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
10:05AM
Arrival Time
01:05PM
Duration
3h00
Departure days
Thu, Fri, Sun
Cheapest price
$42
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
10:15AM
Arrival Time
01:05PM
Duration
2h50
Departure days
Thu, Fri, Sun
Cheapest price
$36
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
11:45AM
Arrival Time
02:45PM
Duration
3h00
Departure days
Thu, Fri, Sun
Cheapest price
$42
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
01:30PM
Arrival Time
05:05PM
Duration
3h35
Departure days
Thu, Fri
Cheapest price
$42
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
01:45PM
Arrival Time
05:05PM
Duration
3h20
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
$49
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
01:55PM
Arrival Time
05:05PM
Duration
3h10
Departure days
Thu, Fri
Cheapest price
$42
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
02:10PM
Arrival Time
05:05PM
Duration
2h55
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
$49
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
03:40PM
Arrival Time
07:15PM
Duration
3h35
Departure days
Thu, Fri
Cheapest price
$42
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
03:45PM
Arrival Time
07:05PM
Duration
3h20
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
$49
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
04:05PM
Arrival Time
07:15PM
Duration
3h10
Departure days
Thu, Fri
Cheapest price
$42
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
04:10PM
Arrival Time
07:05PM
Duration
2h55
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
$49
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
11:35PM
Arrival Time
02:20AM
Duration
2h45
Departure days
Thu, Fri, Sun
Cheapest price
$61
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
11:47PM
Arrival Time
02:20AM
Duration
2h33
Departure days
Thu, Fri, Sun
Cheapest price
$44

Live departures

Norwich to Stansted bus times

The table below shows live departures for Norwich to Stansted buses for today, Friday, May 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
National ExpressNX491 · NXA8
Delayed
10:35 PM 6:02 AMNorwich, University Of East Anglia
6h38
12:40 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station		1 transfer
National ExpressNX72711:47 PM Norwich, University Of East Anglia
2h33
2:20 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station0 transfersDirect
Saturday, May 9
National Express4:17 AM Norwich
2h33
6:50 AM Stansted0 transfersDirect
National Express10:15 AM Norwich
2h50
1:05 PM Stansted0 transfersDirect
National Express3:10 PM Norwich
2h55
6:05 PM Stansted0 transfersDirect

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National Express operates all buses services from Norwich to Stansted.
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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Norwich to Stansted

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Buses from Norwich to Stansted run on average 15 times per day, taking around 2h 54m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $24 (€19) but you can travel from only $19 (€15) by train.

There are 14 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:24, the last at 23:47. The fastest bus covers the 67 miles (109 km) distance in 2h 33m.

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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $19 (€15)
Distance
67 miles (109 km)
Average bus duration
2h 54m
Cheapest ticket price
$24 (€19)
Buses per day
15
Direct buses
14
Fastest bus
2h 33m
First bus
12:24 AM
Last bus
11:47 PM
Cheapest Month
Aug
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Thu
Least Busy Day
Mon
Best time to book
35 days
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $19 (€15)

Bus providers: National Express from Norwich to StanstedYou can travel by bus between Norwich to Stansted with National Express for as low as $19 (€15). 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
2h 33m
Cheapest Price
$24 (€19)
National Express frequency
15 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 Norwich to Stansted

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Norwich 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 Norwich to Stansted can start from as little as $24 (€19) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Norwich to Stansted is $36 (€28) ; 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 Norwich to Stansted is 2h 33m to travel the 67 miles (109 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 Norwich to Stansted leaves at 12:24 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Norwich to Stansted leaves at 11:47 PM.
Yes, there are 14 direct buses a day from Norwich to Stansted with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
When taking a bus from Norwich to Stansted, you can count on National Express for the best way to get you to Stansted. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Norwich and Stansted and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
A trip to Stansted from Norwich is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2h 33m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a bus from Norwich to Stansted is August.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Norwich and Stansted including taking a bus and train.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Norwich to Stansted:
  • National Express
    • Assistance
    • Priority seating
    • Accessible toilets.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Norwich to Stansted for bus company National Express.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Norwich to Stansted depends on the bus companies:
  • 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.
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 Norwich to Stansted.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Norwich 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 Norwich to Stansted:
  • National Express
    • 10€ per additional bag.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from Norwich to Stansted.
You can reserve your seat on the bus from Norwich to Stansted with the following bus company: National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Norwich to Stansted with the following bus company: National Express.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Norwich to Stansted with the following bus company: National Express.
Since neither Norwich nor Stansted are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United Kingdom and United Kingdom. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Norwich to Stansted among Omio's users.
The currency used in the United Kingdom is the British Pound Sterling (GBP). For travelers, using a card is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially in cities and for transportation tickets, though carrying some cash can be useful for small purchases or in rural areas.
At Stansted, travelers should watch out for taxi scams, such as overcharging or unlicensed cabs. It’s important to use official airport transport services and pre-book tickets where possible. Keep personal belongings secure, especially in busy areas, to avoid pickpocketing. Additionally, be cautious of unsolicited offers for transportation or assistance within the terminal.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

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Popular bus stations from Norwich to Stansted

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