How much is the bus ticket from Birmingham to Stansted?

The cheapest bus tickets from Birmingham to Stansted start at R 405. The average price for this route is around R 689. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Birmingham to Stansted?

The average bus journey time from Birmingham to Stansted is 4h 35m, covering a distance of 161 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 3h 10m and is operated by National Express .

Which bus companies service the Birmingham to Stansted route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 36 buses available per day.

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

The earliest bus departs from Birmingham to Stansted at 01:00. And the latest bus departs at 21:30.

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

A bus trip from Birmingham to Stansted produces an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

Bus from Birmingham to Stansted from R 372 | Compare & Save up to 60%

Next bus departures

Next departures from Birmingham to Stansted on 21 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:00	Coach Station	4h 55m	20:55	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	Cheapest
Bus	18:25	Birmingham Airport - BHX	4h	22:25	Stansted London Airport (STN)	Fastest
Bus	16:00	Coach Station	4h 55m	20:55	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	No tags
Bus	17:00	Coach Station	4h 20m	21:20	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	No tags
Bus	17:00	Coach Station	4h 20m	21:20	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Stansted on 22 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:15	Coach Station	4h 35m	12:50	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	Cheapest
Bus	01:25	Birmingham Airport - BHX	3h 10m	04:35	Stansted London Airport (STN)	Fastest
Bus	01:00	Coach Station	3h 35m	04:35	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Bus	01:00	Coach Station	3h 35m	04:35	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Bus	03:30	Coach Station	3h 45m	07:15	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Stansted on 23 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:00	Coach Station	4h 40m	20:40	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	Cheapest
Bus	01:25	Birmingham Airport - BHX	3h 10m	04:35	Stansted London Airport (STN)	Fastest
Bus	01:00	Coach Station	3h 35m	04:35	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Bus	01:00	Coach Station	3h 35m	04:35	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Bus	03:30	Coach Station	3h 45m	07:15	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Stansted on 24 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:45	Coach Station	4h 35m	11:20	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	Cheapest
Bus	01:25	Birmingham Airport - BHX	3h 10m	04:35	Stansted London Airport (STN)	Fastest
Bus	01:00	Coach Station	3h 35m	04:35	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Bus	01:00	Coach Station	3h 35m	04:35	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Bus	03:30	Coach Station	3h 45m	07:15	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Stansted on 25 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:45	Coach Station	4h 35m	11:20	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	Cheapest
Bus	01:25	Birmingham Airport - BHX	3h 10m	04:35	Stansted London Airport (STN)	Fastest
Bus	01:00	Coach Station	3h 35m	04:35	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Bus	01:00	Coach Station	3h 35m	04:35	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Bus	03:30	Coach Station	3h 45m	07:15	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Stansted on 26 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:45	Coach Station	4h 35m	11:20	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	Cheapest
Bus	01:25	Birmingham Airport - BHX	3h 10m	04:35	Stansted London Airport (STN)	Fastest
Bus	01:00	Coach Station	3h 35m	04:35	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Bus	01:00	Coach Station	3h 35m	04:35	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Bus	03:30	Coach Station	3h 45m	07:15	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Stansted on 27 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:35	Coach Station	4h 45m	11:20	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	Cheapest
Bus	01:25	Birmingham Airport - BHX	3h 10m	04:35	Stansted London Airport (STN)	Fastest
Bus	01:00	Coach Station	3h 35m	04:35	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Bus	01:00	Coach Station	3h 35m	04:35	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Bus	03:30	Coach Station	3h 45m	07:15	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Stansted on 28 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:45	Coach Station	5h 50m	17:35	Stansted London Airport (STN)	Cheapest
Bus	01:25	Birmingham Airport - BHX	3h 10m	04:35	Stansted London Airport (STN)	Fastest
Bus	01:00	Coach Station	3h 35m	04:35	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Bus	01:00	Coach Station	3h 35m	04:35	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags
Bus	03:30	Coach Station	3h 45m	07:15	Stansted London Airport (STN)	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Birmingham 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 1 hour 40 minutes and with fares starting at just R 233, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 40mAverage duration

157 kmDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 405 - R 1 754	Average duration4h 35m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 385 - R 2 422	Average duration3h 21m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 233 - R 286	Average duration1h 40m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Birmingham and Stansted?

Stops in Birmingham

A
Coach Station
Mill Lane, Digbeth, Birmingham B5 6DD, United Kingdom
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B
Birmingham Airport
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C
Bearwood
1 Hagley Rd W, Birmingham B17 8AL, UK
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D
67 Colmore Row
67 Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3, United Kingdom
E
A457
A457, Birmingham B3, UK
F
Aston University
10 Jennens Rd, Birmingham B4 7ET, UK

Stops in Stansted

A
London Stansted Airport
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Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529 875 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

Customers had a nice journey with fantastic drivers, an excellent trip to London Stansted from Birmingham Airport. The coach was clean and comfortable, left on time, and arrived early. They were very satisfied with the service overall. However, some mentioned issues with the charger not working despite everything else being good.

National Express Birmingham Stansted recent customer reviews

I didn’t like the trip as it was an 4h trip and I wasn’t comfortable enough to take an nap. Please fix this and make it comfortable, I can pay more for the ticket no problem.

Ahmad M.

20 January 2024

Excellent trip to London Stansted from Birmingham Airport. Clean comfortable coach, left on time and arrived early.

Michelle L.

10 May 2022

I like taking national Express because it always takes me to my destination on time

Joy O.

11 January 2020

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Birmingham to Stansted by bus

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

How much is the bus ticket from Birmingham to Stansted?
The cheapest bus tickets from Birmingham to Stansted start at R 405. The average price for this route is around R 689. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Birmingham to Stansted?
The average bus journey time from Birmingham to Stansted is 4h 35m, covering a distance of 161 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 3h 10m and is operated by National Express.
Which bus companies service the Birmingham to Stansted route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 36 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Birmingham to Stansted?
The earliest bus departs from Birmingham to Stansted at 01:00. And the latest bus departs at 21:30.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Birmingham to Stansted?
A bus trip from Birmingham to Stansted produces an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

19/02

R 613

20/02

R 613

Today

R 613

22/02

R 614

23/02

R 501

24/02

R 546

25/02

R 546

26/02

R 454

The cheapest trip from Birmingham to Stansted was searched and found on 26 Feb 2026 with a price of R 454

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

You can expect to pay from R 454 to R 1 959 for a bus ticket from Birmingham to Stansted based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 454, which is on 2026-02-26.