The cheapest and fastest buses from Nottingham to Stansted Mountfitchet
Cheapest price
$29
Average price
$41
Fastest journey
4 h 25 m
Average duration
4 h 38 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
149 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Nottingham to Stansted Mountfitchet is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nottingham to Stansted Mountfitchet will cost around $41 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $29.
Of the 5 buses that leave Nottingham for Stansted Mountfitchet on Fri, Mar 06, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Mar 06 the direct buses cover the 149 km distance in an average of 4 h 38 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 25 m .
On Fri, Mar 06 the slowest buses will take 4 h 50 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.










Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Nottingham to Stansted Mountfitchet
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Stansted Mountfitchet among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, and a train costs an average of $55.
Distance: 92 miles (149 km)
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$40 Average price Cheapest | $89 Average price |
4h 8m Average total duration 3h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 7m Average total duration Fastest 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Nottingham to Stansted Mountfitchet Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:45AM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:45AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:50AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:05AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Live departures
Nottingham to Stansted Mountfitchet bus times
The table below shows live departures for Nottingham to Stansted Mountfitchet buses for today, Thursday, March 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX230 · NX777 | Delayed 2:45 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 4h30 | 5:30 PM 5:30 PMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX450 · NXA6 | On time 4:30 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 4h20 | 8:50 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX777 | Delayed 4:45 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 5h05 | 5:30 PM 5:30 PMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX777 | Delayed 8:15 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h40 | 5:30 PM 5:30 PMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX240 · NX777 | Delayed 9:40 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 4h10 | 5:30 PM 5:30 PMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX451 · NX737 | 10:20 AM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 5h10 | 3:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX777 | Delayed 12:05 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 3h40 | 5:30 PM 5:30 PMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX450 · NXA8 | On time 1:00 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 6h20 | 7:20 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX450 · NXA6 | On time 2:50 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 4h50 | 7:40 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX777 | On time 3:35 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 4h30 | 8:05 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX450 · NXA8 | On time 4:30 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 5h55 | 10:25 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX450 · NXA6 | On time 6:15 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 4h25 | 10:40 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX450 · NXA8 | On time 8:35 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 6h10 | 2:45 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX737 | On time 10:45 PM Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station | 5h45 | 4:30 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Nottingham to Stansted Mountfitchet
Buses from Nottingham to Stansted Mountfitchet run on average 17 times per day, taking around 3h 38m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $29 (€23) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:45, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 92 miles (149 km) distance in 3h 40m.
Distance 92 miles (149 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 (€23) |
Buses per day 17 |
Fastest bus 3h 40m |
First bus 00:45 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: National Express from Nottingham to Stansted MountfitchetYou can travel by bus between Nottingham to Stansted Mountfitchet with National Express for as low as $29 (€23). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses from Nottingham to Stansted
Travelers heading out to London Stansted Airport from the Midlands city can take daily direct buses from Nottingham to Stansted. Indirect connections from Nottingham requiring one change of bus en route add numerous additional options for travel to the airport. Direct services include early morning and early evening departures from Nottingham, with journey times to Stansted of around four hours. Indirect connections can take substantially longer to reach the airport.
Which bus companies travel from Nottingham to Stansted?
UK national bus operator National Express provides direct and indirect connections from Nottingham to Stansted. Indirect routes require one change, with routes operating via London Golders Green or Victoria Coach Station, Heathrow Airport, or Milton Keynes.
How long is the bus from Nottingham to Stansted?
The fastest bus option from Nottingham to Stansted Airport is the morning direct service which takes 3 hours and 40 minutes at weekends and 4 hours on weekdays to cover the 115 mile road route south-east to Stansted. Evening direct services from Nottingham take ten minutes longer while indirect connections can take upwards of five hours.
How many buses are there from Nottingham to Stansted?
There are two daily direct National Express buses to Stansted Airport from Nottingham seven days a week. with early morning and early evening departure times. In addition, there are around 18 indirect journeys daily requiring one change at London, Milton Keynes or Heathrow. Departure times for indirect services range from very early in the morning to just before midnight.
What are the departure and arrival stations for buses from Nottingham to Stansted?
Departure bus Station: All National Express buses depart from Nottingham Station Street, adjacent to the rail station in the city center. Public transport options include trams and local buses stopping at the station or on Carrington Street. Nearby amenities for passengers include food stores, cafes and coffee bars.
Arrival bus station: All passengers will alight at Stansted Airport. The Stansted bus terminus is located just in front of the airport terminal, with public transport options including local bus connections to Stansted Mountfitchet village and Bishop's Stortford, and local trains from the adjacent station. The airport terminal offers a wide range of restaurants, stores, luggage storage facilities and car rental desks.
FAQs: Bus from Nottingham to Stansted Mountfitchet
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nottingham to Stansted Mountfitchet 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 Mountfitchet, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- 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.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Nottingham to Stansted Mountfitchet
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Broadmarsh (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station)
- Coffee Corner (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Train: East Midlands Railway
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