The cheapest and fastest buses from Stansted Mountfitchet to Stratford
Cheapest price
$16
Average price
$21
Fastest journey
45 m
Average duration
1 h 14 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
42 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Stansted Mountfitchet to Stratford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stansted Mountfitchet to Stratford will cost around $21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $16.
Of the 3 buses that leave Stansted Mountfitchet for Stratford on Sat, Jun 20, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 42 km distance in an average of 1 h 14 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 45 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 2 h 11 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.
9:19 AM2h11Stansted Mountfitchet11:30 AMStratford$161One-way0 transfers
7:30 PM0h45Stansted Mountfitchet8:15 PMStratford$231One-way0 transfers
7:00 AM0h45Stansted Mountfitchet7:45 AMStratford$231One-way0 transfers
7:30 PM0h45Stansted Mountfitchet8:15 PMStratford$231One-way0 transfers
7:00 AM0h45Stansted Mountfitchet7:45 AMStratford$231One-way0 transfers
9:19 AM2h11Stansted Mountfitchet11:30 AMStratford$161One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Stansted Mountfitchet to Stratford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stansted Mountfitchet to Stratford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $11, and a bus costs an average of $16.
Distance: 26 miles (42 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$25 Average price | $14 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 18m Average total duration 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 12m Average total duration Fastest 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Stansted Mountfitchet to Stratford:
A train is $11 (€9) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Stansted Mountfitchet to Stratford costing on average $25 (€20).
Other travel options to Stratford take longer:
Bus takes on average 48m.
Tickets start at around $25 (€20) compared to roughly $30 (€24) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $5 (€4). The journey takes 48m versus 47m 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 Megabus, Airport Bus Express Ltd, Flibco.
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.
Stansted Mountfitchet to Stratford Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Greater Anglia | Departure Time 09:19AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 2h11 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:25PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:05PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:05PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Live departures
Stansted Mountfitchet to Stratford bus times
The table below shows live departures for Stansted Mountfitchet to Stratford buses for tomorrow, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:00 AM Stansted Mountfitchet | 0h45 | 7:45 AM Stratford | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:19 AM Stansted Mountfitchet | 2h11 | 11:30 AM Stratford | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:30 PM Stansted Mountfitchet | 0h45 | 8:15 PM Stratford | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Stansted Mountfitchet to Stratford by train or bus
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Why book with Omio vs National Express?
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Megabus, Airport Bus Express Ltd, Flibco or Stephensons of Essex to find the best option for your trip from Stansted Mountfitchet to Stratford.
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Stansted Mountfitchet to Stratford
Buses from Stansted Mountfitchet to Stratford run on average 73 times per day, taking around 48m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $16 (€13) but you can travel from only $11 (€9) by train.
There are 73 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:01, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 26 miles (42 km) distance in 45m.
Distance 26 miles (42 km) |
Average bus duration 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 (€13) |
Buses per day 73 |
Direct buses 73 |
Fastest bus 45m |
First bus 12:01 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 42 days |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus, Airport Bus Express Ltd, Flibco, Stephensons of Essex from Stansted Mountfitchet to StratfordYou can travel by bus between Stansted Mountfitchet to Stratford with National Express, Megabus, Airport Bus Express Ltd, Flibco, Stephensons of Essex for as low as $11 (€9). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
National Express
Megabus
Airport Bus Express Ltd
Flibco
Stephensons of Essex
FAQs: Bus from Stansted Mountfitchet to Stratford
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stansted Mountfitchet to Stratford 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 Stratford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- Airport Bus Express Ltd
- The coaches are PSVAR-compliant, indicating accessibility features.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- 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.
- Airport Bus Express Ltd
- Cancellation policy depends on the coach operator and ticket type
- some tickets are non-refundable.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- Airport Bus Express Ltd
- One large suitcase (max 20kg) and one item of hand luggage (max 10kg) are included per person.
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Airport Bus Express Ltd
- A surcharge of £5 is payable per additional suitcase or large item, if space permits.
- Flibco
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- must be placed on the floor during the journey.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Stansted Mountfitchet to Stratford
Most Stansted Mountfitchet to Stratford buses use the Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station to London, Stratford City Bus Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Stansted Mountfitchet and Stratford bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Stratford station do buses from Stansted Mountfitchet arrive at?
Getting to London, Stratford City Bus Station from Stratford city centre
London, Stratford City Bus Station bus station facilities and services
London, Stratford City Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Five Guys (in the station), Wahaca (0.2 km), The Real Greek (0.3 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside Westfield Stratford City.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at London, Stratford City Bus Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London, Stratford City Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Stratford City Bus Station: Elevators, ramps.
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