London Stansted Airport to London bus with Airport Bus Express Ltd

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from London Stansted Airport to London

Showing times and prices for 04 Apr

Cheapest price

£20

Average price

£21

Fastest journey

30 m

Average duration

30 m

Buses per day

120

Distance

50 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London Stansted Airport to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from London Stansted Airport to London will cost around £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £20.

Fast coaches

Of the 120 buses that leave London Stansted Airport for London every day 120 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 50 km distance in an average of 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 30 m .

The slowest buses will take 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

  • FlibcoFlibco
    19:301h25
    Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
    20:55London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)
    £201One-way
    0 changes
  • FlibcoFlibco
    17:001h25
    Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
    18:25London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)
    £201One-way
    0 changes
  • FlibcoFlibco
    11:001h25
    Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
    12:25London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)
    £201One-way
    0 changes
  • FlibcoFlibco
    15:301h25
    Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
    16:55London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)
    £201One-way
    0 changes
  • FlibcoFlibco
    12:301h25
    Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
    13:55London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)
    £201One-way
    0 changes

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Compare train and coach for London Stansted Airport to London

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from London Stansted Airport to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, and a train costs an average of £13.

Distance: 50 km

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Coach
Train

£16

Average Price

Cheapest

£24

Average Price

1h 46m

Average total duration

1h 16m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 37m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 7m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

Airport Bus Express Ltd

Most popular bus company

Greater Anglia

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Direct Options

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Live departures

London Stansted Airport to London bus times

The table below shows live departures for London Stansted Airport to London coaches for today, Friday 3 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
flibcoFlibco18:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
19:25 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco18:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h30
18:30 London0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco18:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
19:55 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco19:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h30
19:30 London0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco19:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
20:25 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco19:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
20:55 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco20:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h30
20:30 London0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco20:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
21:25 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco20:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
21:55 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco21:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
22:25 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco21:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h30
21:30 London0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco21:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
22:55 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco22:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
23:25 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco22:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h30
22:30 London0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco22:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
23:55 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco23:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h30
23:30 London0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco23:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
0:25 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA8
Delayed
3:30 23:10Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h40
11:20 11:20London, Victoria Coach Station		0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco23:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
0:55 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA8
Delayed
3:30 23:30Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h40
11:20 11:20London, Victoria Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA8
Delayed
3:30 23:50Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h40
11:20 11:20London, Victoria Coach Station		0 changesdirect
Saturday 4 April
flibcoFlibco0:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h30
0:30 London0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco0:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
1:25 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA8
Delayed
3:30 0:10Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h40
11:20 11:20London, Victoria Coach Station		0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco0:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
1:55 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA8
Delayed
3:30 0:30Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h40
11:20 11:20London, Victoria Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA60:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
2h00
2:55 London, Victoria Coach Station0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco1:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
2:25 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco1:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h30
1:30 London0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA61:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
2h00
3:15 London, Victoria Coach Station0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco1:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
2:55 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA61:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
2h00
3:45 London, Victoria Coach Station0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco2:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
3:25 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco2:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h30
2:30 London0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco2:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
3:55 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco3:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
4:25 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco3:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h30
3:30 London0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA63:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
2h00
5:15 London, Victoria Coach Station0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco3:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
4:55 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco4:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h30
4:30 London0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco4:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
5:25 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA8
Delayed
4:10 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h40
11:20 11:20London, Victoria Coach Station		0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco4:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
5:55 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA8
Delayed
4:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h40
11:20 11:20London, Victoria Coach Station		0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco5:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h30
5:30 London0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco5:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
6:25 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA8
Delayed
5:10 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h40
11:20 11:20London, Victoria Coach Station		0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco5:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
6:55 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA8
Delayed
5:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h40
11:20 11:20London, Victoria Coach Station		0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco6:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h30
6:30 London0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco6:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
7:25 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA8
Delayed
6:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h45
11:20 11:20London, Victoria Coach Station		0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco6:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
7:55 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA8
Delayed
6:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h50
11:20 11:20London, Victoria Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA8
Delayed
6:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h55
11:20 11:20London, Victoria Coach Station		0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco7:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h30
7:30 London0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco7:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
8:25 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA8
Delayed
7:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h55
11:20 11:20London, Victoria Coach Station		0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco7:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
8:55 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA8
Delayed
7:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h55
11:20 11:20London, Victoria Coach Station		0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco8:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
9:25 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco8:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h30
8:30 London0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA8
Delayed
8:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
2h05
11:20 11:20London, Victoria Coach Station		0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco8:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
9:55 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA8
Delayed
8:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
2h05
11:20 11:20London, Victoria Coach Station		0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco9:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h30
9:30 London0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco9:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
10:25 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA8
On time
9:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
2h05
11:20 London, Victoria Coach Station		0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco9:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
10:55 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA8
On time
9:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
2h05
11:50 London, Victoria Coach Station		0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco10:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
11:25 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco10:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h30
10:30 London0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA8
On time
10:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
2h05
12:20 London, Victoria Coach Station		0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco10:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
11:55 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA8
On time
10:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
2h05
12:50 London, Victoria Coach Station		0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco11:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
12:25 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco11:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h30
11:30 London0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA8
On time
11:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
2h05
13:20 London, Victoria Coach Station		0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco11:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
12:55 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA8
On time
11:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
2h05
13:50 London, Victoria Coach Station		0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco12:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h30
12:30 London0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco12:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
13:25 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA8
On time
12:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
2h05
14:20 London, Victoria Coach Station		0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco12:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
13:55 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA8
On time
12:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
2h10
14:50 London, Victoria Coach Station		0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco13:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
14:25 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco13:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h30
13:30 London0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA8
On time
13:10 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
2h10
15:20 London, Victoria Coach Station		0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco13:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
14:55 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA8
On time
13:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
2h10
15:50 London, Victoria Coach Station		0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco14:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
15:25 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco14:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h30
14:30 London0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA8
On time
14:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
2h05
16:20 London, Victoria Coach Station		0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco14:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
15:55 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA8
On time
14:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
2h05
16:50 London, Victoria Coach Station		0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco15:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h30
15:30 London0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco15:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
16:25 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA8
On time
15:10 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
2h10
17:20 London, Victoria Coach Station		0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco15:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
16:55 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA8
On time
15:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
2h10
17:50 London, Victoria Coach Station		0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco16:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
17:25 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco16:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h30
16:30 London0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA8
On time
16:10 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
2h10
18:20 London, Victoria Coach Station		0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco16:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
17:55 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA8
On time
16:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
2h10
18:50 London, Victoria Coach Station		0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco17:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
0h30
17:30 London0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco17:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
18:25 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA8
On time
17:15 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
2h05
19:20 London, Victoria Coach Station		0 changesdirect
flibcoFlibco17:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h25
18:55 London, Bishopsgate (Liverpool Street Station)0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA8
On time
17:50 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
2h00
19:50 London, Victoria Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA8
On time
18:25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h55
20:20 London, Victoria Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA8
On time
18:55 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h55
20:50 London, Victoria Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA8
On time
19:35 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h45
21:20 London, Victoria Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA8
On time
20:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h45
21:50 London, Victoria Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA8
On time
20:35 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h45
22:20 London, Victoria Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA8
On time
21:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h45
22:50 London, Victoria Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA8
On time
21:35 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h45
23:20 London, Victoria Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA8
On time
22:00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h40
23:40 London, Victoria Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA8
On time
22:30 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h40
0:10 London, Victoria Coach Station		0 changesdirect
national_expressNXA8
On time
22:50 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station
1h40
0:30 London, Victoria Coach Station		0 changesdirect

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Airport Bus Express Ltd as well as National Express, Megabus, Flibco, flibco and more offer coaches services from London Stansted Airport to London.
Omio is the only official third party seller for Airport Bus Express Ltd tickets.

Why book with Omio vs Airport Bus Express Ltd?

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from London Stansted Airport to London

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Buses from London Stansted Airport to London run on average 96 times per day, taking around 1h 16m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £13 but you can travel from only £13 by train.

There are 96 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 05:30, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 50 km distance in 1h 25m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from £13
Distance
50 km
Average bus duration
1h 16m
Cheapest ticket price
£13
Buses per day
96
Direct buses
96
Fastest bus
1h 25m
First bus
5:30
Last bus
23:50
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from £13

Bus providers: Airport Bus Express Ltd, National Express, Megabus, Flibco, flibco from London Stansted Airport to LondonYou can travel by bus between London Stansted Airport to London with Airport Bus Express Ltd, National Express, Megabus, Flibco, flibco for as low as £13. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

National Express

About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 25m
Cheapest Price
£14
National Express frequency
16 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.
Learn more about National Express

Megabus

About
Megabus is a low-cost intercity bus service operating across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Known for its affordable fares, including promotional $1 tickets, Megabus offers routes connecting over 500 cities and university campuses in North America. The company provides amenities such as air conditioning, power outlets, free Wi-Fi, and onboard restrooms, with many routes utilizing double-decker buses for scenic views. Megabus aims to provide safe, convenient, and affordable express bus travel.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
50m
Cheapest Price
£21
Megabus frequency
36 a day
Luggage included
One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
Refund
If Megabus fails to provide on-time reliable service for reasons wholly within their control, refunds or alternative travel arrangements may be offered.
Pregnant on board
Being pregnant on board is allowed, but no specific details or restrictions are provided.
Unaccompagned minor
Unaccompanied minors under the age of 17 are not permitted to travel on Megabus.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cold food and drinks, as well as hot drinks with a lid, are allowed on board, but hot food is not.
Seat reservation
Reserved seats can be purchased for an additional fee, starting from £2.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.

Airport Bus Express Ltd

About
Airport Bus Express Ltd. is a UK-based bus company providing affordable and reliable airport transfer services to major London airports, including Stansted, Heathrow, Gatwick, and Luton. The company emphasizes reliability, punctuality, and passenger satisfaction through regular vehicle maintenance. They offer both regular passenger transportation and bus rentals. Routes often include breaks for longer journeys, and while M-tickets are available on some routes, printing may be required for others. Airport Bus Express aims to provide a stress-free experience with easy online booking and connections to various transport hubs in London.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 0m
Cheapest Price
£14
Airport Bus Express Ltd frequency
80 a day
Luggage included
One large suitcase (max 20kg) and one item of hand luggage (max 10kg) are included per person.
Additional luggage
A surcharge of £5 is payable per additional suitcase or large item, if space permits.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policy depends on the coach operator and ticket type; some tickets are non-refundable.
Refund
If a service is canceled or delayed by more than 120 minutes, passengers have the right to alternative transport or a full ticket refund.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
The coaches are PSVAR-compliant, indicating accessibility features.

Flibco

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 25m
Cheapest Price
£13
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
Additional luggage
5€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.
Amenities on board the bus
Toilets
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Accessible seating.

flibco

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
39m
Cheapest Price
£16
flibco frequency
91 a day

FAQs: London Stansted Airport to London coach

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Stansted Airport to London by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from London Stansted Airport to London can start from as little as £13 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for London Stansted Airport to London is £16; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from London Stansted Airport to London is 1h 25m to travel the 50 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest coach from London Stansted Airport to London leaves at 5:30. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from London Stansted Airport to London leaves at 23:50.
Yes, there are 96 direct coaches a day from London Stansted Airport to London with Airport Bus Express Ltd, National Express, Megabus, Flibco, flibco. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
When taking a coach from London Stansted Airport to London, you can count on Airport Bus Express Ltd, National Express, Megabus, Flibco, flibco for the best way to get you to London. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between London Stansted Airport and London and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
A day trip to London from London Stansted Airport is worth doing with a journey time of 1h 25m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from London Stansted Airport to London is June.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between London Stansted Airport and London including taking a train and coach.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from London Stansted Airport to London:
  • Megabus
    • Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
  • National Express
    • Assistance
    • Priority seating
    • Accessible toilets.
  • Airport Bus Express Ltd
    • The coaches are PSVAR-compliant, indicating accessibility features.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from London Stansted Airport to London for coach company Airport Bus Express Ltd, National Express, Megabus, Flibco.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from London Stansted Airport to London depends on the coach companies:
  • Megabus
    • Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
  • National Express
    • You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
  • Airport Bus Express Ltd
    • Cancellation policy depends on the coach operator and ticket type
    • some tickets are non-refundable.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company National Express.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from London Stansted Airport to London.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from London Stansted Airport to London:
  • Megabus
    • One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
  • National Express
    • Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
  • Airport Bus Express Ltd
    • One large suitcase (max 20kg) and one item of hand luggage (max 10kg) are included per person.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from London Stansted Airport to London:
  • Megabus
    • Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
  • National Express
    • 10€ per additional bag.
  • Airport Bus Express Ltd
    • A surcharge of £5 is payable per additional suitcase or large item, if space permits.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the coach from London Stansted Airport to London. The following conditions apply:
  • Flibco
    • Small pets allowed in carriers
    • must be placed on the floor during the journey.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from London Stansted Airport to London with the following coach company: National Express, Megabus
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from London Stansted Airport to London with the following coach company: Airport Bus Express Ltd, National Express, Megabus.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from London Stansted Airport to London with the following coach company: Airport Bus Express Ltd, National Express, Megabus.

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