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The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Stansted Mountfitchet to Coventry 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 Coventry will cost around €37 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €34.
On Tue, Nov 03, we found 3 buses from Stansted Mountfitchet to Coventry, including 3 direct services.
On Tue, Nov 03 the direct buses cover the 130 km distance in an average of 5 h 33 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 25 m .
On Tue, Nov 03 the slowest buses will take 5 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.

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Buses from Stansted Mountfitchet to Coventry run on average 15 times per day, taking around 3h 41m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €17 if you book in advance.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:45, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 80 miles (130 km) distance in 2h 10m.
Distance 80 miles (130 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price €17 |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 2h 10m |
First bus 12:45 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Stansted Mountfitchet to Coventry.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:05AM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €47 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:45AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price €35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €41 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €41 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €38 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:05PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price €26 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:05PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €45 |
The table below shows live departures for Stansted Mountfitchet to Coventry buses for today, Monday, November 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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NXA6 · NX400 | 2:45 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h25 | 8:10 AM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NXA6 · NX460 | 4:15 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h50 | 10:05 AM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NXA8 · NX460 | 6:00 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 6h20 | 12:20 PM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX777 | 9:00 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h25 | 12:25 PM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX737 · NX707 | 9:15 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h10 | 2:25 PM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX777 | 11:30 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h15 | 2:45 PM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX777 | 1:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 2h20 | 3:50 PM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX777 | 3:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h25 | 6:55 PM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX777 | 5:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h10 | 8:40 PM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX777 | 7:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h05 | 10:35 PM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NXA8 · NX460 | 9:05 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h25 | 2:30 AM Leamington Spa, Hamilton Terrace | 1 transfer | |
NX777 | 9:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h00 | 12:30 AM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX737 · NX707 | 10:00 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 6h05 | 4:05 AM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
NX727 · NX777 | 10:50 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h25 | 4:15 AM Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
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Coventry’s leading museum and gallery, covering local history, transport, costume, and art in an engaging city-centre venue.
Award-winning museum celebrating Coventry’s cycle, car, and engineering heritage, with major collections and immersive displays.
Artist-led gallery and studio complex in FarGo Village, popular for contemporary art, creative events, and independent culture.
Historic street of timber-framed buildings and cobbles, giving one of the best surviving glimpses of medieval Coventry.
Creative retail quarter built on a former industrial site, known for indie shops, street art, events, and a lively local atmosphere.
Major city-centre park with formal gardens, memorials, sports facilities, and broad green space popular with locals year-round.
A pork and herb sausage linked to nearby Warwickshire. It is a well-known regional specialty often served with mash or in breakfast dishes.
A soft white bap filled with chips, popular across Coventry and the West Midlands as a cheap, filling local fast-food staple.
A classic Midlands pork pie associated with nearby Melton Mowbray. Common in Coventry pubs, markets, and picnic spreads.
Refined modern British fine dining with tasting menus and polished service. One of Coventry’s best-known special-occasion restaurants.
Popular Thai restaurant serving classic curries, stir-fries, and seafood in a relaxed, long-established venue near the city centre.
Stylish city-centre Indian restaurant known for creative curries, grills, and contemporary presentation in an upbeat setting.
Moderate for the UK. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than London, while buses, casual meals, and coffee are fairly manageable for visitors.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Round up for taxis, and small change is fine in cafes.
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Pool Meadow Bus Station -> Coventry City Centre
Get destination-focused answers for the end of your trip, including what to do, when to go, practical entry details, and tips for making the most of your time in Coventry.
Travelers arriving at London Stansted airport will find easy onward travel to West Midlands city. With 14 departures per day, all offered by National Express, and departure times spread throughout the day, passengers are sure to find a coach that suits their schedule. The two cities are just over 110 miles apart, and the fastest coach takes just 2 hours 30 minutes to complete the route.
All buses from Stansted to Coventry are operated by National Express, the leading provider of bus and coach travel in the UK. National Express work to ensure their passengers are comfortable of their journeys, providing spacious legroom seating, wifi, and power sockets to charge personal items. All passengers can bring two large pieces of luggage as well as their hand luggage, which is useful for anyone returning from a vacation.
The fastest Stansted to Coventry services takes as little as 2 hours 30 minutes to complete the 110-mile route. This is the direct service departing the airport at approximately 1:00 a.m. to arrive in Coventry at close to 3:00 a.m. The longest direct service takes 3 hours 30, factoring in traffic during peak travel. Indirect services, involving one change at either London Victoria or Cambridge Parkside, take between 4 hours 55 minutes and 8 hours 25 minutes. The latter departs just before midnight and involves an overnight stay in London Victoria.
Each day, passengers can expect 14 departures for Coventry from Stansted. Of these, 11 are direct. Departures are spread throughout the day, starting from early morning well into the evening, departing at a rate of approximately 1 bus every 2 hours.
Departure station: Passengers depart from London Stansted airport, located conveniently outside the terminal's main doors. Local buses serve the route, or passengers can make use of the Stansted rail service, a short 5-minute walk away.
Arrival station: Passengers alight at Coventry Pool Meadows bus station, located in the center of town. The train station is a 15-minute walk across town or can be accessed via local bus routes. The station has 19 platforms, and services include dining options, a newsagent, a coffee shop and waiting rooms.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stansted Mountfitchet to Coventry 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 Coventry, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Stansted Mountfitchet to Coventry buses use the to Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station station pair, with some services arriving at Coventry, University of Warwick (Interchange Stop). Use this guide to compare Stansted Mountfitchet and Coventry bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station.
Available at Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station: Ramps.
Coventry, University of Warwick (Interchange Stop) is 4 km from Coventry city centre. Public transport options include:
Coventry, University of Warwick (Interchange Stop) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafes and food outlets within the university are accessible.
Wi-Fi is available at Coventry, University of Warwick (Interchange Stop). ATMs are available at Coventry, University of Warwick (Interchange Stop).
Ticket office support is available at Coventry, University of Warwick (Interchange Stop).
Available at Coventry, University of Warwick (Interchange Stop): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Coventry, University of Warwick (Interchange Stop): Access ramps and assistance for disabled passengers available.
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