- Must visit
Mountfitchet Castle & Norman Village
Open-air reconstructed Norman motte-and-bailey castle with period village scenes and roaming animals; one of the village’s signature heritage attractions.
Cheapest price
$23
Average price
$23
Fastest journey
45 m
Average duration
45 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
42 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Stratford to Stansted Mountfitchet is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stratford to Stansted Mountfitchet will cost around $23 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $23.
Of the 1 buses that leave Stratford for Stansted Mountfitchet on Sat, Jun 20, 1 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 45 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 45 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.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stratford to Stansted Mountfitchet 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 bus which can get you there in 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $11, and a bus costs an average of $13.
Distance: 26 miles (42 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$24 Average price | $14 Average price Cheapest | $29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 16m Average total duration Fastest 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 17m Average total duration 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 39m 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 Stratford to Stansted Mountfitchet:
A train is $11 (€9) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Stratford to Stansted Mountfitchet costing on average $24 (€20).
Other travel options to Stansted Mountfitchet take longer:
Train takes on average 47m.
Tickets start at around $24 (€20) compared to roughly $29 (€23) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $4 (€4). The journey takes 46m versus 39m 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 Flibco, Megabus, Airport Bus Express Ltd, flibco, 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.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:05AM | Arrival Time 12:55AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 12:10AM | Arrival Time 12:55AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 12:40AM | Arrival Time 01:25AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:45AM | Arrival Time 01:35AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 01:10AM | Arrival Time 01:55AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:10AM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:25AM | Arrival Time 02:15AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 01:40AM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:45AM | Arrival Time 02:35AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:55AM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 02:10AM | Arrival Time 02:55AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 03:05AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:35AM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 02:40AM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:55AM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 03:10AM | Arrival Time 03:55AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:35AM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 03:40AM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:55AM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:35AM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:55AM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:55AM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:25PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
The table below shows live departures for Stratford to Stansted Mountfitchet 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 1:40 PM Stratford | 0h45 | 2:25 PM Stansted Mountfitchet | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Stratford to Stansted Mountfitchet run on average 64 times per day, taking around 46m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $13 (€10) but you can travel from only $11 (€9) by train.
There are 64 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 46m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€10) |
Buses per day 64 |
Direct buses 64 |
Fastest bus 45m |
First bus 12:01 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Low Season Jul - Sep |
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Best time to book 49 days |
Discover the best of Stansted Mountfitchet — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Stansted Mountfitchet trip today.
Open-air reconstructed Norman motte-and-bailey castle with period village scenes and roaming animals; one of the village’s signature heritage attractions.
Large toy museum beside the castle, known for extensive displays of dolls, model railways, games, and vintage childhood memorabilia.
Important modern art destination in nearby Perry Green with sculpture displays and landscaped grounds associated with Henry Moore’s work.
National Trust-managed ancient royal hunting forest with lakes, woodland walks, and photogenic open landscapes close to the village and airport.
One of the village’s characteristic streets, lined with historic buildings and useful for experiencing Stansted Mountfitchet’s traditional settlement character.
Privately owned gardens nearby, known for seasonal planting, landscaped grounds, and visual appeal among garden lovers and social-media visitors.
Traditional pork sausages associated with Essex, often served with mash or in a breakfast. They are a familiar regional comfort food.
A classic dish in South East England of savory meat pie with mashed potatoes, often served with parsley liquor. It is a long-standing local staple.
A historic dish from the wider London and Thames estuary area, made by cooking eels and setting the broth into a jelly. It is a traditional regional specialty.
Popular wine bar and restaurant in Stansted Mountfitchet serving refined small plates and modern European food in an intimate setting.
Well-known local restaurant offering Turkish and Mediterranean grilled dishes in a modern, welcoming setting near the village center.
Established village pub in Stansted Mountfitchet known for traditional British dishes, ales, and a relaxed historic atmosphere.
Costs are moderate by UK standards. Airport-area food and transport can be pricier than nearby towns.
Service is often included at restaurants; if not, 10-12.5% is usual for good service. Round up taxis. Tipping in pubs and cafes is optional, not expected.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stratford to Stansted Mountfitchet 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 Stansted Mountfitchet, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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