Southampton to London Stansted Airport (STN) bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Southampton to London Stansted Airport (STN)

Showing times and prices for Apr 21

Cheapest price

$53

Average price

$75

Fastest journey

3 h 50 m

Average duration

4 h 3 m

Buses per day

28

Distance

159 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Southampton to London Stansted Airport (STN) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

National ExpressNX032 · NXA7
08:30PM4h40
Southampton, Coach Station
01:10AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
$531One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX035 · NXA7
03:30AM4h10
Southampton, Coach Station
07:40AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
$531One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX032 · NXA7
05:12AM4h28
Southampton, University
09:40AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
$541One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX032 · NXA7
06:20AM5h00
Southampton, Coach Station
11:20AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
$541One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX032 · NXA7
06:32AM4h48
Southampton, University
11:20AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
$541One-way
1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for Southampton to London Stansted Airport (STN)

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Southampton to London Stansted Airport (STN) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 12m.

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Train

€39

Average price

Cheapest

€48

Average price

5h 23m

Average duration

4h 53m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 42m

Average duration

Fastest

3h 12m

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30m

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Live departures

Southampton to London Stansted Airport (STN) bus times

Showing buses for today, Sunday, April 20
Last updated at 5:22 PM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
national_expressNX205 · NX7275:35 PM Southampton, University
4h05
9:40 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station1 transfer
national_expressNX032 · NXA7
On time
5:40 PM Southampton, University
4h30
10:10 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1 transfer
Monday, April 21
national_expressNX205 · NX7282:15 AM Southampton, University
5h40
7:55 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station1 transfer
national_expressNX035 · NXA72:30 AM Southampton, Coach Station
4h10
6:40 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station1 transfer
national_expressNX205 · NX7283:30 AM Southampton, Coach Station
4h25
7:55 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station1 transfer
national_expressNX032 · NXA7
Delayed
1:05 PM 4:00 AMSouthampton, Coach Station
4h40
8:40 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX032 · NXA74:12 AM Southampton, University
4h28
8:40 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station1 transfer
national_expressNX205 · NX7284:30 AM Southampton, Coach Station
5h05
9:35 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station1 transfer
national_expressNX205 · NX7284:45 AM Southampton, University
4h50
9:35 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station1 transfer
national_expressNX032 · NXA7
Delayed
1:05 PM 5:20 AMSouthampton, Coach Station
5h00
10:20 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX032 · NXA75:32 AM Southampton, University
4h48
10:20 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station1 transfer
national_expressNX205 · NX7277:00 AM Southampton, Coach Station
4h25
11:25 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station1 transfer
national_expressNX205 · NX7277:15 AM Southampton, University
4h10
11:25 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station1 transfer
national_expressNX032 · NXA7
Delayed
1:05 PM 8:10 AMSouthampton, Coach Station
5h10
1:20 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX032 · NXA78:30 AM Southampton, University
4h50
1:20 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station1 transfer
national_expressNX205 · NX7278:30 AM Southampton, Coach Station
4h55
1:25 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station1 transfer
national_expressNX205 · NX7279:45 AM Southampton, University
5h05
2:50 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station1 transfer
national_expressNX205 · NX72710:50 AM Southampton, Coach Station
4h00
2:50 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station1 transfer
national_expressNX032 · NXA7
Delayed
1:05 PM 11:05 AMSouthampton, Coach Station
5h15
4:20 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX032 · NXA711:25 AM Southampton, University
4h55
4:20 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station1 transfer
national_expressNX205 · NX72712:15 PM Southampton, University
5h20
5:35 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station1 transfer
national_expressNX205 · NX7271:20 PM Southampton, Coach Station
4h15
5:35 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station1 transfer
national_expressNX032 · NXA7
On time
2:05 PM Southampton, Coach Station
5h15
7:20 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX032 · NXA72:25 PM Southampton, University
4h55
7:20 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station1 transfer
national_expressNX205 · NX7272:45 PM Southampton, University
4h55
7:40 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station1 transfer
national_expressNX205 · NX7273:50 PM Southampton, Coach Station
3h50
7:40 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station1 transfer
national_expressNX205 · NX7275:20 PM Southampton, Coach Station
4h20
9:40 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station1 transfer
national_expressNX032 · NXA7
On time
7:30 PM Southampton, Coach Station
4h40
12:10 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1 transfer

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Overview: Bus from Southampton to London Stansted Airport (STN)

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Buses from Southampton to London Stansted Airport (STN) run on average 25 times per day, taking around 4h 53m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $31 (€26) but you can travel from only $26 (€22) by train.
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 $26 (€22)
Distance
98 miles (159 km)
Average bus duration
4h 53m
Cheapest ticket price
$31 (€26)
Buses per day
25
Bus providers
1
Fastest bus
4h 10m
First bus
03:30
Last bus
20:30
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 $26 (€22)

Bus companies: National Express from Southampton to London Stansted Airport (STN)

National Express buses will get you to London Stansted Airport (STN) from Southampton from $31 (€25). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best bus times and tickets for your trip.

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance bus company operating over 550 buses per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates bus services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express buses have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most buses come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your bus from Southampton to London Stansted Airport (STN), you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

Bus information from Southampton to London Stansted Airport (STN) with National Express:

  • Average Duration: 4 h 5 min
  • Cheapest Price: $31

FAQs: Bus from Southampton to London Stansted Airport (STN)

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Popular bus stations from Southampton to London Stansted Airport (STN)

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Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-22:00
Car connection
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Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
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  • Café Express (in the station)
  • Sandwich Bar (in the station).
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  • Available outside the station.
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  • Elevators, ramps
WC
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  • Available near the entrance.
Public transit options for Southampton, Coach Station
  • Bus: U1, U2, U6, X4 Train: South Western Railway
Southampton, University

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