How much is the bus ticket from Norwich to Stansted?

The cheapest coach tickets from Norwich to Stansted start from £22. The average price for this route is around £33. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Norwich to Stansted?

The average bus journey time from Norwich to Stansted is 2h 55m, covering a distance of 67 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 2h 33m and is operated by National Express .

Which bus companies service the Norwich to Stansted route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 14 buses available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Norwich to Stansted?

The earliest bus departs from Norwich to Stansted at 01:50. And the latest bus departs at 23:47.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Norwich to Stansted?

A bus journey from Norwich to Stansted produces an estimated 3 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Bus from Norwich to Stansted from £26 | Compare & Save up to 47%

Next bus departures

Next departures from Norwich to Stansted on 2 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	23:47	Chancellors Dr	2h 33m	02:20	Stansted London Airport (STN)	CheapestFastest
Bus	23:35	NORWICH Bus Station	2h 45m	02:20	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Bus	23:35	NORWICH Bus Station	2h 45m	02:20	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Bus	23:47	Chancellors Dr	2h 33m	02:20	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags

Next departures from Norwich to Stansted on 3 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	02:02	Chancellors Dr	2h 33m	04:35	Stansted London Airport (STN)	CheapestFastest
Bus	01:50	NORWICH Bus Station	2h 45m	04:35	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Bus	01:50	NORWICH Bus Station	2h 45m	04:35	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Bus	03:45	NORWICH Bus Station	2h 45m	06:30	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Bus	03:45	NORWICH Bus Station	2h 45m	06:30	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags

Next departures from Norwich to Stansted on 4 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	02:02	Chancellors Dr	2h 33m	04:35	Stansted London Airport (STN)	CheapestFastest
Bus	01:50	NORWICH Bus Station	2h 45m	04:35	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Bus	01:50	NORWICH Bus Station	2h 45m	04:35	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Bus	03:45	NORWICH Bus Station	2h 45m	06:30	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Bus	03:45	NORWICH Bus Station	2h 45m	06:30	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags

Next departures from Norwich to Stansted on 5 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	03:57	Chancellors Dr	2h 33m	06:30	Stansted London Airport (STN)	Cheapest
Bus	02:02	Chancellors Dr	2h 33m	04:35	Stansted London Airport (STN)	Fastest
Bus	01:50	NORWICH Bus Station	2h 45m	04:35	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Bus	01:50	NORWICH Bus Station	2h 45m	04:35	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Bus	03:45	NORWICH Bus Station	2h 45m	06:30	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags

Next departures from Norwich to Stansted on 6 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	02:02	Chancellors Dr	2h 33m	04:35	Stansted London Airport (STN)	CheapestFastest
Bus	01:50	NORWICH Bus Station	2h 45m	04:35	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Bus	01:50	NORWICH Bus Station	2h 45m	04:35	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Bus	04:05	NORWICH Bus Station	2h 45m	06:50	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Bus	04:05	NORWICH Bus Station	2h 45m	06:50	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags

Next departures from Norwich to Stansted on 7 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	04:17	Chancellors Dr	2h 33m	06:50	Stansted London Airport (STN)	Cheapest
Bus	02:02	Chancellors Dr	2h 33m	04:35	Stansted London Airport (STN)	Fastest
Bus	01:50	NORWICH Bus Station	2h 45m	04:35	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Bus	01:50	NORWICH Bus Station	2h 45m	04:35	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Bus	04:05	NORWICH Bus Station	2h 45m	06:50	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags

Next departures from Norwich to Stansted on 8 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	02:02	Chancellors Dr	2h 33m	04:35	Stansted London Airport (STN)	CheapestFastest
Bus	01:50	NORWICH Bus Station	2h 45m	04:35	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Bus	01:50	NORWICH Bus Station	2h 45m	04:35	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Bus	03:45	NORWICH Bus Station	2h 45m	06:30	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Bus	03:45	NORWICH Bus Station	2h 45m	06:30	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Norwich to Stansted

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Stansted. The journey takes about 1 hour 57 minutes and with fares starting at just £17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12train per day

1h 57mAverage duration

68 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£22 - £43	Average duration2h 55m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£17 - £127	Average duration1h 57m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£16 - £16	Average duration2h 10m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Norwich and Stansted?

Stops in Norwich

A
Chancellors Dr
Chancellors Dr, Norwich NR4, UK
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B
Norwich Bus Station
7 Surrey Street, Norwich NR1 3NW, UK
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Stops in Stansted

A
London Stansted Airport
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Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,745 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

Users consistently praise the service for its punctuality and friendly, professional staff. The coaches are described as clean and modern, with drivers who drive efficiently and safely. However, some users noted issues with temperature control on board, finding it either too warm or too cold at times.

National Express Norwich Stansted recent customer reviews

The bus was on time to every stop. The bus was clean and the driver was very competent. A very efficient service.

Jess H.

21 July 2024

the driver rated 100 calmly drove very well and I arrived on time congratulations!

Mihai D.

28 October 2023

Prompt and efficient but I didn't find the seats comfortable. I think the seats probably suit tall people with long legs and long backs, or are perhaps better for men than women.

Carly S.

26 September 2023

GB Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, National Express

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Norwich to Stansted

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much is the bus ticket from Norwich to Stansted?
The cheapest coach tickets from Norwich to Stansted start from £22. The average price for this route is around £33. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Norwich to Stansted?
The average bus journey time from Norwich to Stansted is 2h 55m, covering a distance of 67 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 2h 33m and is operated by National Express.
Which bus companies service the Norwich to Stansted route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 14 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Norwich to Stansted?
The earliest bus departs from Norwich to Stansted at 01:50. And the latest bus departs at 23:47.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Norwich to Stansted?
A bus journey from Norwich to Stansted produces an estimated 3 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

30/11

£28

01/12

£27

Today

£28

03/12

£27

04/12

£28

05/12

£27

06/12

£26

07/12

£27

The cheapest trip from Norwich to Stansted was searched and found on 6 Dec 2025 with a price of £26

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

You can expect to pay from £26 to £49 for a bus ticket from Norwich to Stansted based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £26, which is on 2025-12-06.