How much is the bus ticket from London to Stansted?

The cheapest bus tickets from London to Stansted start at R 173. The average price for this route is around R 289. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from London to Stansted?

The average bus journey time from London to Stansted is 1h 20m, covering a distance of 51 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 40m and is operated by National Express .

Which bus companies service the London to Stansted route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 661 buses available per day, including services from National Express , Flibco .

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

The earliest bus departs from London to Stansted at 00:00. And the latest bus departs at 23:57.

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

A bus trip from London to Stansted produces an estimated 1 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from London to Stansted?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Flibco , with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 1299 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from London to Stansted?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Flibco has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.9.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from London to Stansted?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Flibco , with a punctuality rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from London to Stansted?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Flibco , with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

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Next bus departures

Next departures from London to Stansted on 7 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	22:40	London Stratford City Bus Station	45m	23:25	London Stansted Airport Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	09:50	London Tottenham Hale Station	40m	10:30	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	Fastest
Bus	03:20	Victoria Coach Station	1h 55m	05:15	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	No tags
Bus	03:00	London Liverpool Street	1h 25m	04:25	London Stansted Airport Coach Station	No tags
Bus	04:00	Victoria Coach Station	1h 55m	05:55	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	No tags

Next departures from London to Stansted on 8 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	23:35	London Liverpool Street	1h 20m	00:55	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	Cheapest
Bus	00:40	London Stratford City Bus Station	45m	01:25	London Stansted Airport Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	00:10	Victoria Coach Station	2h 15m	02:25	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	No tags
Bus	00:00	London Liverpool Street	1h 25m	01:25	London Stansted Airport Coach Station	No tags
Bus	00:50	Victoria Coach Station	2h 10m	03:00	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	No tags

Next departures from London to Stansted on 9 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:15	London Stratford City Bus Station	50m	07:05	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	Cheapest
Bus	00:40	London Stratford City Bus Station	45m	01:25	London Stansted Airport Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	00:10	Victoria Coach Station	2h 15m	02:25	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	No tags
Bus	00:00	London Liverpool Street	1h 25m	01:25	London Stansted Airport Coach Station	No tags
Bus	00:50	Victoria Coach Station	2h 10m	03:00	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	No tags

Next departures from London to Stansted on 10 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:15	London Stratford City Bus Station	50m	07:05	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	Cheapest
Bus	00:40	London Stratford City Bus Station	45m	01:25	London Stansted Airport Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	00:10	Victoria Coach Station	2h 15m	02:25	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	No tags
Bus	00:00	London Liverpool Street	1h 25m	01:25	London Stansted Airport Coach Station	No tags
Bus	00:50	Victoria Coach Station	2h 10m	03:00	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	No tags

Next departures from London to Stansted on 11 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:15	London Stratford City Bus Station	50m	07:05	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	Cheapest
Bus	00:40	London Stratford City Bus Station	45m	01:25	London Stansted Airport Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	00:10	Victoria Coach Station	2h 15m	02:25	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	No tags
Bus	00:00	London Liverpool Street	1h 25m	01:25	London Stansted Airport Coach Station	No tags
Bus	00:50	Victoria Coach Station	2h 10m	03:00	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	No tags

Next departures from London to Stansted on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:15	London Stratford City Bus Station	50m	07:05	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	Cheapest
Bus	00:40	London Stratford City Bus Station	45m	01:25	London Stansted Airport Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	00:10	Victoria Coach Station	2h 15m	02:25	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	No tags
Bus	00:00	London Liverpool Street	1h 25m	01:25	London Stansted Airport Coach Station	No tags
Bus	00:50	Victoria Coach Station	2h 10m	03:00	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	No tags

Next departures from London to Stansted on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:15	London Stratford City Bus Station	50m	07:05	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	Cheapest
Bus	00:40	London Stratford City Bus Station	45m	01:25	London Stansted Airport Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	00:10	Victoria Coach Station	2h 15m	02:25	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	No tags
Bus	00:00	London Liverpool Street	1h 25m	01:25	London Stansted Airport Coach Station	No tags
Bus	00:50	Victoria Coach Station	2h 10m	03:00	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from London 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 40 minutes and with fares starting at just R 87, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

40mAverage duration

135 kmDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 173 - R 1 148	Average duration1h 20m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 196 - R 654	Average duration41m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 87 - R 107	Average duration40m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in London and Stansted?

Stops in London

A
London Liverpool Street
155 Bishopsgate, London EC2M, UK
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B
Victoria Coach Station
164 Buckingham Palace Rd, Belgravia, London SW1W 9TP, UK
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C
Finchley Road & Frognal
Quick Help Agency Ltd, London NW3, UK
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D
Finchley Road
235 Finchley Rd, London NW3, UK
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E
Bethnal Green
Tote Bookmakers, 445 Bethnal Green Rd, London E2 9QH, UK
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F
Stop SC - Hammersmith Bridge Rd.
Hammersmith, Stop SC, London W6 9PJ, UK
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Stops in Stansted

A
London Stansted Airport

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529 752 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

Users have shared positive experiences with the bus service, highlighting its punctuality and cleanliness. Many appreciated the friendly and helpful staff, as well as comfortable seating. However, there were occasional mentions of minor issues such as non-functional USB chargers or delays due to traffic conditions. Overall, travelers expressed satisfaction with their journeys.

National Express London Stansted recent customer reviews

I enjoyed how the gentleman in charge of the bus gave the safety brief and his message by the end of the journey. The best part of the journey ever. Amazing and funny. That’s my first time to experience that with National Express . He’s an absolute joy! 🤩

Christianne M.

22 November 2025

Too many stops to pick up new passengers when National Express knew the traffic on the way to Stansted was bad. A faster route would have been better with a substitute bus added in.

Antony M.

30 September 2025

The bus we booked from Victoria Station to Stansted Airport on 7th September 2025 at 12:00 pm never arrived even though we had booked in advance and paid for 2 tickets, and we had to take a taxi at an additional cost to the airport. Your company's service is unreliable and below the minimum standard. This is a big disappointment.

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8 September 2025

Flibco

4.5/51 304 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.8

WiFi3.9

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from London 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 London to Stansted?
The cheapest bus tickets from London to Stansted start at R 173. The average price for this route is around R 289. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from London to Stansted?
The average bus journey time from London to Stansted is 1h 20m, covering a distance of 51 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 40m and is operated by National Express.
Which bus companies service the London to Stansted route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 661 buses available per day, including services from National Express, Flibco.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from London to Stansted?
The earliest bus departs from London to Stansted at 00:00. And the latest bus departs at 23:57.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from London to Stansted?
A bus trip from London to Stansted produces an estimated 1 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from London to Stansted?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Flibco, with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 1299 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from London to Stansted?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Flibco has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.9.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from London to Stansted?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Flibco, with a punctuality rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from London to Stansted?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Flibco, with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

05/12

R 373

06/12

R 373

Today

R 315

08/12

R 238

09/12

R 309

10/12

R 309

11/12

R 309

12/12

R 309

The cheapest trip from London to Stansted was searched and found on 08 Dec 2025 with a price of R 238

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

You can expect to pay from R 238 to R 843 for a bus ticket from London to Stansted based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 238, which is on 2025-12-08.