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City museum on Bristol’s docks covering local history, people, transport and protest movements. A strong first stop for understanding the city.
Cheapest price
$40
Average price
$51
Fastest journey
4 h 30 m
Average duration
4 h 34 m
Buses per day
28
Distance
202 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Stansted 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 to Bristol will cost around $51 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $40.
It's difficult to get from Stansted to Bristol without transferring at least once.
NXA8 · NX040
NXA8 · NX040
NXA8 · NX040
NXA8 · NX040
NXA8 · NX040
NX728 · NX200
NX727 · NX200
NX727 · NX202
NX727 · NX200
NXA8 · NX040Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Stansted to Bristol 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 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, and a train costs an average of $36.
Distance: 125 miles (202 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$39 Average price Cheapest | $60 Average price | $67 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 10m Average total duration 4h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m 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 to Bristol:
A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stansted to Bristol costing on average $60 (€49).
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 40m.
You'll arrive about {timeSavings} sooner ({durationInMinutes} by bus vs {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car) and save roughly {savingsAmount} compared to fuel and tolls ({cheapestPrice} vs {drivingPriceInCents}). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by {directProviders}.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan 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 Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:45AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:45AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:05PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:05PM | Arrival Time 02:20AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 03:20AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $58 |
The table below shows live departures for Stansted to Bristol buses for today, Monday, June 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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NX728 · NX200 | 5:15 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h30 | 9:45 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, June 9 | |||||
NXA8 · NX209 | 12:10 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h05 | 5:15 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | |
NX727 · NX201 | 4:45 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h45 | 9:30 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX040 | 5:00 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h15 | 10:15 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX040 | 5:30 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h15 | 10:45 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX040 | 6:15 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 6h25 | 12:40 PM Bristol, University Queens Road | 1 transfer | |
NX727 · NX200 | 6:40 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h55 | 11:35 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX040 | 7:15 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 6h00 | 1:15 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Stansted to Bristol run on average 29 times per day, taking around 4h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $29 (€24) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 125 miles (202 km) distance in 4h 45m.
Distance 125 miles (202 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 (€24) |
Buses per day 29 |
Fastest bus 4h 45m |
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.
City museum on Bristol’s docks covering local history, people, transport and protest movements. A strong first stop for understanding the city.
Major museum and gallery with archaeology, natural history, fine art and Egyptian collections near the University area.
Museum ship designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, one of Bristol’s signature attractions and a major piece of maritime engineering history.
Revitalized waterfront area with museums, public art, walking routes and some of the city’s most photogenic views.
Historic core of Bristol with narrow lanes, heritage buildings, street art and access to St Nicholas Market.
Elegant neighborhood of terraces, small streets and viewpoints near the Suspension Bridge, popular for strolling and architecture.
Traditional West Country cider is deeply tied to Bristol and the surrounding apple-growing region. It ranges from still to sparkling and is a classic local drink in pubs and cider houses.
A sweet enriched bun with currants and sugar, long associated with nearby Bath and commonly found across Bristol bakeries and tea rooms. It is a classic regional teatime treat.
England’s famous Cheddar comes from Somerset, close to Bristol. This firm cow’s milk cheese is a staple in the region and often featured on local cheeseboards and in pub dishes.
Popular steakhouse near the waterfront, known for wood-fired cooking, high-quality beef, and a lively modern dining room.
Highly regarded neighbourhood restaurant in Redland, celebrated for seasonal farm-to-table cooking and an intimate, ingredient-led approach.
Well-known destination restaurant by Josh Eggleton outside central Bristol, focused on refined seasonal British cooking in a polished countryside setting.
Moderate by UK standards. Dining and hotels cost less than London, but central areas can still be pricey.
Service is often included only at some restaurants. If not, tip 10-12.5% for good service. Round up in taxis. Tipping is not expected for pubs or counter service.
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Bristol Bus & Coach Station, Marlborough Street, Bristol -> Bristol Temple Meads Station, Bristol
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