Stansted to Longford bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Stansted to Longford

Showing times and prices for Jun 09

Cheapest price

$37

Average price

$46

Fastest journey

1 h 25 m

Average duration

1 h 29 m

Buses per day

21

Distance

66 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Stansted to Longford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Stansted to Longford will cost around $46 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $37.

Fast buses

Of the 21 buses that leave Stansted for Longford on Tue, Jun 09, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Tue, Jun 09 the direct buses cover the 66 km distance in an average of 1 h 29 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 25 m .

On Tue, Jun 09 the slowest buses will take 1 h 30 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.

  • National ExpressNX727
    6:40 AM1h50
    Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
    8:30 AMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
    $371One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNXA8 · NX032
    7:55 PM3h15
    Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
    11:10 PMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
    $391One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNXA8 · NX035
    8:35 PM3h05
    Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
    11:40 PMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
    $391One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNXA8 · NX032
    10:05 PM3h00
    Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
    1:05 AMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
    $431One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNXA8 · NX035
    10:05 PM3h00
    Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
    1:05 AMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
    $431One-way
    1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for Stansted to Longford

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Stansted to Longford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, and a train costs an average of $73.

Distance: 41 miles (66 km)

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Bus
Train
Driving

$40

Average price

Cheapest

$75

Average price

$175

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 7m

Average total duration

1h 37m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 55m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 25m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 14m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

National Express

Most popular bus company

Greater Anglia

Most popular train company

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Stansted to Longford is a bus with an average price of $40 (€33).

This is compared to other travel options from Stansted to Longford:

A bus is $35 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stansted to Longford costing on average $75 (€61).

The fastest way to travel from Stansted to Longford is by train with an average journey time of 1h 25m.

Other travel options to Longford take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 37m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Stansted and Longford including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Stansted to Longford among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around $40 (€33) compared to roughly $175 (€143) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $135 (€110). The journey takes 1h 37m versus 1h 14m 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 National Express.

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 to Longford Bus Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationDeparture daysCheapest price
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
12:10AM
Arrival Time
03:05AM
Duration
2h55
Departure days
Everyday
Cheapest price
$45
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
02:30AM
Arrival Time
04:00AM
Duration
1h30
Departure days
Everyday
Cheapest price
$52
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
04:45AM
Arrival Time
06:15AM
Duration
1h30
Departure days
Everyday
Cheapest price
$37
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
06:40AM
Arrival Time
08:30AM
Duration
1h50
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Cheapest price
$37
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
07:00AM
Arrival Time
08:30AM
Duration
1h30
Departure days
Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$34
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
07:05AM
Arrival Time
10:20AM
Duration
3h15
Departure days
Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$35
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
09:00AM
Arrival Time
10:30AM
Duration
1h30
Departure days
Everyday
Cheapest price
$35
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
10:15AM
Arrival Time
11:40AM
Duration
1h25
Departure days
Everyday
Cheapest price
$37
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
10:40AM
Arrival Time
02:20PM
Duration
3h40
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Cheapest price
$32
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
10:45AM
Arrival Time
02:20PM
Duration
3h35
Departure days
Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$32
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
01:15PM
Arrival Time
02:45PM
Duration
1h30
Departure days
Everyday
Cheapest price
$37
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
02:55PM
Arrival Time
04:25PM
Duration
1h30
Departure days
Everyday
Cheapest price
$37
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
05:15PM
Arrival Time
06:45PM
Duration
1h30
Departure days
Everyday
Cheapest price
$34
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
07:15PM
Arrival Time
08:45PM
Duration
1h30
Departure days
Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$34
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
07:25PM
Arrival Time
10:35PM
Duration
3h10
Departure days
Everyday
Cheapest price
$36
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
07:30PM
Arrival Time
11:00PM
Duration
3h30
Departure days
Everyday
Cheapest price
$56
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
07:55PM
Arrival Time
11:10PM
Duration
3h15
Departure days
Everyday
Cheapest price
$36
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
08:35PM
Arrival Time
11:40PM
Duration
3h05
Departure days
Everyday
Cheapest price
$32
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
09:05PM
Arrival Time
12:10AM
Duration
3h05
Departure days
Everyday
Cheapest price
$36
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
10:05PM
Arrival Time
01:05AM
Duration
3h00
Departure days
Everyday
Cheapest price
$32
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
11:50PM
Arrival Time
03:05AM
Duration
3h15
Departure days
Everyday
Cheapest price
$36

Live departures

Stansted to Longford bus times

The table below shows live departures for Stansted to Longford buses for today, Monday, June 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
National ExpressNX7285:15 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h30
6:45 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 30 transfersDirect
National ExpressNX7287:25 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h30
8:55 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 30 transfersDirect
Tuesday, June 9
National ExpressNXA8 · NX20912:10 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
2h55
3:05 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 31 transfer
National ExpressNX7272:30 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h30
4:00 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 30 transfersDirect
National ExpressNX7274:45 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h30
6:15 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 30 transfersDirect
National ExpressNX7276:40 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h50
8:30 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 30 transfersDirect
National ExpressNX737 · NX231
On time
7:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
3h30
11:00 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3		1 transfer

This is the last bus of the day.

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National Express operates all buses services from Stansted to Longford.
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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Stansted to Longford

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Buses from Stansted to Longford run on average 20 times per day, taking around 1h 37m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $28 (€22) if you book in advance.

There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 41 miles (66 km) distance in 1h 30m.

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
Distance
41 miles (66 km)
Average bus duration
1h 37m
Cheapest ticket price
$28 (€22)
Buses per day
20
Direct buses
9
Fastest bus
1h 30m
First bus
12:05 AM
Last bus
11:50 PM
Cheapest Month
Nov
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Sat
Least Busy Day
Sun
Best time to book
70 days
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

Bus providers: National Express from Stansted to LongfordYou can travel by bus between Stansted to Longford with National Express for as low as $28 (€22). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

National Express

About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 30m
Cheapest Price
$28 (€22)
National Express frequency
20 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.
Learn more about National Express

FAQs: Bus from Stansted to Longford

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stansted to Longford 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 Longford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap bus tickets from Stansted to Longford can start from as little as $28 (€22) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Stansted to Longford is $40 (€33) ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by bus from Stansted to Longford is 1h 30m to travel the 41 miles (66 km) long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest bus from Stansted to Longford leaves at 12:05 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Stansted to Longford leaves at 11:50 PM.
Yes, there are 9 direct buses a day from Stansted to Longford with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
When taking a bus from Stansted to Longford, you can count on National Express for the best way to get you to Longford. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Stansted and Longford and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
When departing from Stansted , you have various bus station options to start your journey from including Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station . When arriving in Longford , you can end your journey in bus stations like London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3, London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 .Passengers board the bus most frequently from Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station, which is located around 1 away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3, located 0 away from the city centre.
A day trip to Longford from Stansted is worth doing with a journey time of 1h 30m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a bus from Stansted to Longford is November.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Stansted and Longford including taking a bus and train.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Stansted to Longford:
  • National Express
    • Assistance
    • Priority seating
    • Accessible toilets.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Stansted to Longford for bus company National Express.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Stansted to Longford depends on the bus companies:
  • 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.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus company National Express.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Stansted to Longford.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Stansted to Longford:
  • National Express
    • Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Stansted to Longford:
  • National Express
    • 10€ per additional bag.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from Stansted to Longford.
You can reserve your seat on the bus from Stansted to Longford with the following bus company: National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Stansted to Longford with the following bus company: National Express.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Stansted to Longford with the following bus company: National Express.
Since neither Stansted nor Longford are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United Kingdom and United Kingdom. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Stansted to Longford among Omio's users.
The currency used in the United Kingdom is the British Pound Sterling (GBP). For travelers, using a card is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially in cities and for transportation tickets, though carrying some cash can be useful for small purchases or in rural areas.
In Longford, travelers should be cautious of petty theft, especially in crowded areas and public transport. It is advisable to avoid unlicensed taxis and only use official transportation services to prevent scams. Travelers should also be wary of unscrupulous vendors and always verify ticket authenticity when purchasing transportation tickets online or in person.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

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