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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Bus | University of Southampton | London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | University of Southampton | Stansted London Airport (STN) | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | University of Southampton | London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station | No tags | ||||
| Bus | University of Southampton | Stansted London Airport (STN) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | University of Southampton | Stansted London Airport (STN) | No tags |
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Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Stansted. The journey takes about 5 hours, and with fares starting at just $39, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
| Average Price | Average Duration | CO₂ emissions | Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Price$39 - $117 | Average Duration5h | 4kg CO₂e | ||
Carpool | Average Price$23 - $23 | Average Duration1h 50m | 7kg CO₂e |
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According to 16 reviews, National Express received a 3.8-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness, but some complained about the value for money. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $39
National Express Southampton Stansted recent customer reviews
My Uber driver didn't show up after 3 requests so I missed the bus and since I couldn't meet it anywhere else I don't have an opinion
Christine F.
The driver’s at Victoria we’re off hand and it was stressful getting from a late bus to Victoria-which had a very pleasant driver - to get on the bus to be growled at by the driver of the previous bus which was still in the bay. How did we know my bus was going to be just a few minutes later . Victoria was so crowded couldn’t get to loo and the loo on the bus stunk!
Cheryl B.
My coach arrived at stansted 2 and a half hours late, due to this I missed my flight. The coach was meant to get in at 5:30pm and it got here at 8pm. I have complained at the airport to the national express staff and they said to write a complaint online. I am very unimpressed and now have to wait on my own till 6am as a young teenage girl and pay an extra £200 for the next flight.
Anna O.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Southampton to Stansted by bus
What is the travel distance from Southampton to Stansted?
It's about 158 km (98 miles) from Southampton to Stansted.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Southampton to Stansted?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Southampton Coach Station, in Southampton, and end it at London Stansted Airport, in Stansted.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Southampton to Stansted was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $37To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Southampton to Stansted, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $37 to $121 for a bus ticket from Southampton to Stansted based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $37 which is on 2025-11-18.
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