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Bristol Museum & Art Gallery
Major city museum with natural history, archaeology, art, and local collections in a grand building. A top all-round introduction to Bristol.
Cheapest price on Sep 11
$37
Average ticket price on Sep 11
$60
Fastest journey on Sep 11
4 h 30 m
Average journey duration on Sep 11
4 h 34 m
Buses on Sep 11
29
Distance
199 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Stansted Mountfitchet to Bristol 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 Bristol will cost around $60 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $37.
It's difficult to get from Stansted Mountfitchet to Bristol without transferring at least once.
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NXA8 · NX040Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Stansted Mountfitchet to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $52 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 9m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $52, while a train costs an average of $83.
Distance: 123 miles (199 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$52 Average price Cheapest | $83 Average price | $71 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 0m Average total duration 4h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 9m Average total duration Fastest 2h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Stansted Mountfitchet to Bristol:
A bus is $31 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stansted Mountfitchet to Bristol costing on average $83 (€67).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 30m.
Tickets start at around $52 (€42) compared to roughly $71 (€57) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $19 (€15). The journey takes 4h 30m versus 2h 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.
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.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:10AM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:45AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:25PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:05PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:05PM | Arrival Time 01:50AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 02:20AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 03:20AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $74 |
The table below shows live departures for Stansted Mountfitchet to Bristol buses for today, Thursday, September 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 5:45 PM Stansted Mountfitchet | 5h10 | 10:55 PM Bristol | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:25 PM Stansted Mountfitchet | 4h55 | 11:20 PM Bristol | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:45 PM Stansted Mountfitchet | 5h10 | 11:55 PM Bristol | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:55 PM Stansted Mountfitchet | 5h10 | 1:05 AM Bristol | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:05 PM Stansted Mountfitchet | 4h45 | 1:50 AM Bristol | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA8 · NX209 | 12:10 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h05 | 5:15 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Stansted Mountfitchet to Bristol run on average 27 times per day, taking around 4h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $26 (€21) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 123 miles (199 km) distance in 3h 30m.
Distance 123 miles (199 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€21) |
Buses per day 27 |
Fastest bus 3h 30m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Bristol — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bristol trip today.
Major city museum with natural history, archaeology, art, and local collections in a grand building. A top all-round introduction to Bristol.
Historic passenger ship designed by Brunel. Explore decks, cabins, and dockside museum displays on one of Bristol’s most famous heritage attractions.
Purpose-built city history museum beside the floating harbour. It tells Bristol’s story through people, trade, protest, and everyday life.
Historic waterfront district with museums, boats, walks, and lively public spaces. Ideal for first-time visitors wanting Bristol’s signature atmosphere.
Elegant Georgian neighborhood of terraces, crescents, and village-like streets. A classic base for architecture, walks, and access to the bridge.
Panoramic viewpoint above the Avon Gorge near the suspension bridge. One of Bristol’s best free spots for dramatic landscapes and sunset photos.
A split-top white roll filled with roast beef, onions and gravy. A Bristol classic tied to the city’s old market and dockside workers.
Bristol’s own blue cheese, made in Somerset and long associated with the city. Rich, creamy and pungent, it reflects the region’s historic cheese trade.
Dry, still or sparkling cider made from West Country apples. Bristol’s pubs and cider houses make it a defining local drink with deep regional roots.
Historic harbourside restaurant in a converted shipping container. Celebrated for local seafood, oysters and relaxed waterside dining.
Michelin-starred fine dining known for modern British tasting menus, polished service and an intimate, special-occasion atmosphere.
Beloved casual eatery serving mezze and Middle Eastern plates. Lively, affordable and one of Bristol’s longest-established independent favourites.
Moderate for UK city breaks. Hotels and dining are cheaper than London, but central stays, attractions, and transport can still add up for tourists.
Restaurants: 10-12.5% if service is not included. Taxis: round up or add 10%. Cafes: tipping is optional, small change appreciated.
Official public transport app
Bristol Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) -> Bristol City Centre, Broadmead
Travelers arriving at Stansted Airport in Essex and heading for the West Country can take frequent buses to Bristol from Stansted as an economical alternative to the train journey. The trip to Bristol requires one change en route, usually at Heathrow Airport, and the quickest journey times are just over four hours. With regular departures throughout the day from early morning until late at night, there is usually a bus available to coincide with flight arrivals.
The UK's national bus operator National Express provides services from Stansted Airport to Bristol. The National Express routes to the West Country city include one stop en route, with connections at Heathrow Airport or London Victoria Coach Station.
The quickest journey times on the 124-mile road route west from Stansted to Bristol are the National Express late afternoon and mid-evening departures, which take four hours and five minutes to reach Bristol Marlborough Street. Most journeys take between four hours and 30 minutes and five hours and 30 minutes although the overnight bus from Stansted takes more than ten hours to reach Bristol.
On weekdays and Saturdays, there are 19-20 daily connections between Stansted and Bristol, with departures from early morning and continuing roughly every hour until the final overnight service leaves the airport just before midnight. On Sundays, the service is a little more frequent, with 23 buses to Bristol from Stansted.
Departure bus station: Stansted Airport Bus station is located in front of the main airport terminal, next to the rail station, with local bus connections from Bishops Stortford and Stansted Mountfitchet. The airport departures hall has numerous cafes, restaurants, designer stores, business lounges, and free WiFi.
Arrival bus station: Bristol Marlborough Street Bus station is located on the north-east edge of the city center, close to the Broadmead shopping mall, served by local buses stopping nearby on Horsefair and Haymarket. Facilities at the station include a coffee shop, news vendor and taxi stand.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stansted Mountfitchet to Bristol 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 Bristol, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Stansted Mountfitchet to Bristol buses use the Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station to Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) station pair, with some services arriving at Bristol, University Queens Road. Use this guide to compare Stansted Mountfitchet and Bristol bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Bristol, University Queens Road has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafes and eateries in vicinity.
Wi-Fi is available at Bristol, University Queens Road. ATMs are aTMs available at nearby locations.
Ticket office support is available at Bristol, University Queens Road.
Available at Bristol, University Queens Road: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bristol, University Queens Road: Wheelchair accessible via ramps.
Bristol, Blackboy Hill is 2 km from Bristol city centre. Public transport options include:
Bristol, Blackboy Hill has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Bristol, Blackboy Hill. ATMs are available at Bristol, Blackboy Hill.
Ticket office support is available at Bristol, Blackboy Hill.
Available at Bristol, Blackboy Hill: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bristol, Blackboy Hill: Bus stop has basic accessibility features.
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