How far is Stansted from Coventry by coach?

The distance between Coventry and Stansted by coach is approximately 81 miles (130 km).

Is there a way to reach Stansted from Coventry without a car?

You can travel to Stansted from Coventry by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

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Next bus departures

Next departures from Coventry to Stansted on 14 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	20:10	Pool Meadow Bus Station	6h 15m	02:25	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	20:10	Pool Meadow Bus Station	6h 15m	02:25	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	No tags

Next departures from Coventry to Stansted on 15 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	13:20	Pool Meadow Bus Station	6h 15m	19:35	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	Cheapest
Bus	01:50	Pool Meadow Bus Station	2h 45m	04:35	Stansted London Airport (STN)	Fastest
Bus	01:50	Pool Meadow Bus Station	2h 45m	04:35	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Bus	04:20	Pool Meadow Bus Station	2h 55m	07:15	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Bus	04:20	Pool Meadow Bus Station	2h 55m	07:15	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 16:27 GMT.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Coventry to Stansted

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Stansted. The journey takes about 2 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just £21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 20mAverage duration

81 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£18 - £45	Average duration3h 15m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£21 - £21	Average duration2h 20m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,711 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

According to customer reviews, the bus service is praised for being professional and reliable. Although there were some instances of slight delays on arrival, the buses made up for lost time and arrived early at Stansted airport. Customers also appreciate that the buses are always on time, especially during nighttime trips. Overall, customers had positive experiences with friendly drivers and smooth journeys.

National Express Coventry Stansted recent customer reviews

A little bit late on arrival , but made up the Time and we arrived 25 minutes early at Stansted

James F.

24 May 2022

Left on time and arrived well in advance of the ETA. Friendly driver and calm journey.

Nikolay L.

23 January 2022

The best way to get to the airport at nighttime. Always on time👌

Liina S.

5 October 2022

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Where are the popular stops in Coventry and Stansted?

Stops in Coventry

A - Pool Meadow Bus Station

B - Coventry - Hales St. Bus Station

C - Coventry

Stops in Stansted

A - London Stansted Airport

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Coventry to Stansted

How far is Stansted from Coventry by coach?
The distance between Coventry and Stansted by coach is approximately 81 miles (130 km).
Is there a way to reach Stansted from Coventry without a car?
You can travel to Stansted from Coventry by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

12/11

£31

13/11

£31

Today

£32

15/11

£27

16/11

£24

17/11

No data

18/11

No data

19/11

No data

The cheapest trip from Coventry to Stansted was searched and found on 16 Nov 2025 with a price of £24

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Coventry to Stansted as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £24 to £50 for a bus ticket from Coventry to Stansted based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £24, which is on 2025-11-16.