Stansted Airport bus/coach station

The bus/coach station is just a 2-minute walk from the airport terminal.

Onsite amenities include: Waiting facilities, coffee shop, newsagents, payphones and toilets.

Please see the map of bus & coach routes to and from London Stansted Airport.

Coach and bus services to and from London

You can pre-book tickets with two bus and coach providers who operate daily and frequent services to and from London. Many services have stops that provide access to the London Underground and all key London train stations, including London Paddington, Victoria, Liverpool Street and Stratford.

Flibco

Flibco.com provides smart, modern, direct airport transfers. Flibco services connect the airport with major transport hubs, giving you quick access to central London, the Underground and national rail services. Services operate every 30 minutes, 24 hours a day. Services to:

London Liverpool Street direct - no other stops
London Liverpool Street via London Redbridge and London Stratford (Central Line operates from Redbridge)
London Stratford direct – no other stops (Elizabeth Line and Jubilee Line operate from Stratford)
London Finsbury Park direct – no other stops (Victoria Line and Piccadilly Line operate from Finsbury Park
London Finsbury Park via Enfield and Wood Green
Wood Green via Enfield

Booking is quick and easy. Select your stop, and your booking is valid for 24 hours. There's no need to worry if your flight is delayed. Book early for the best value fares.

Flibco.com – Direct. Reliable. Easy. Smart.

National Express

Pre-book a low-cost coach transfer with National Express and travel in comfort at affordable prices. Most coaches are fitted with leather seats, and toilets, power sockets and air conditioning are available. National Express offers over 200 daily services to London on 4 routes:

A6 – Stansted Airport to Tottenham Hale, Golders Green, Finchley Road, St. John's Wood, Baker Street, Paddington and Victoria

A8 – Stansted Airport to Tottenham Hale, Stamford Hill, De Beauvoir Town, Shoreditch, Liverpool Street, Southwark, Waterloo and Victoria

A9 – Stansted Airport to Stratford, Canary Wharf, Bow, Mile End, Whitechapel, Liverpool Street and Bethnal Green

The exact stops can vary slightly by direction and timetable version, and some services may start/finish at King’s Cross / Liverpool Street in London.

On the outbound (to Stansted) service, Waterloo and Southwark are key central London stops before the coach heads toward the northeast and up to the airport.

On the inbound (from Stansted) service, stops like Stamford Hill and Dalston appear between Tottenham Hale and Shoreditch on many timetables.

First Essex

Pre-purchase your ticket for your low-cost bus transfer with First Essex.

Service X10: Stansted to Basildon, calling at Barnston, Chelmsford, Runwell, Wickford Broadway, Eastmayne and Basildon.

Service X30: Stansted to Southend, calling at Barnston Church School, Chelmsford, Rayleigh Rail Station, Eastwood Rise, Eastwood Kent Elms Corner, Southend Airport, Southend Victoria Centre and Southend Travel Centre.

Service X20: Stansted to Colchester, calling at Great Dunmow, Braintree, and Coggeshall.

Coach and bus services to and from other popular UK destinations

Getting to or from London Stansted Airport is simple. You can pre-book buses or coaches that connect to major UK cities, other London airports, and many popular towns or destinations. Some routes are direct, while others may need a transfer. When you book with our providers, you'll get all the details upfront to choose the best option for your trip.

Coach services provided by National Express to Norwich, Ipswich, Colchester, Heathrow, Gatwick, Oxford, Luton, Cambridge and Newmarket.

Local Bus services to Harlow, Bishops Stortford, Sawbridgeworth, Braintree, Great Dunmow and Saffron Walden.

Assisted Travel

Those who require accessibility services will be able to find a full range at our coach station.

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FAQs

How do I get to the bus and coach station at London Stansted Airport?

The bus and coach station at London Stansted Airport is ideally positioned opposite the main terminal entrance, making travel to and from London Stansted convenient and hassle-free.

How often do bus and coach services operate to and from Stansted Airport?

Services operate 24 hours a day, with over 200 daily routes into London. There are approximately 10 daily services between key destinations such as Birmingham, Cambridge, Colchester, Coventry, Gatwick, Heathrow, Ipswich, Luton, Norwich and Oxford. Other destinations have daily services of varied frequency.

Simply complete the transfer booking widget at the top of this page by entering your start and return destination, date and time of travel, and the number of passengers to find details of the services available.

Can I buy a ticket on the day?

Yes, however we suggest you pre-book your tickets to guarantee a seat on the service which best accommodates your travel requirements and offers the best price possible for your journey.

What is the luggage allowance for the bus and coaches?

This varies between bus and coach providers and you’ll find detailed luggage allowance information for each provider in the search results for the route you wish to book. As a general rule, most allow up to 2 medium sized suitcases or rucksacks (up to 20kg per item) and one small piece of soft hand luggage which you must be able to store in the overhead rack or beneath your seat.

What if my plane is delayed and I miss my coach or bus?

We strongly advise that you pre-book a service which factors in extra time to allow for flight delays and any other unforeseen circumstances. All of the bus and coach providers that we work with allow you to take the next scheduled service which has available seats at no extra charge if you are subject to a flight delay. For full terms and conditions please read our transfer Terms and Conditions.

How long does it take to get to my destination by bus or coach?

Once you’ve completed the search form, you’ll see the approximate time the journey will take to or from your destination. However, this is an approximate time only, and doesn’t account for traffic, roadworks or accidents which may occur on that day. Please also be aware when travelling to and from London, it can take much longer at peak times of the day. We strongly suggest you allow at least 4 hours prior to your departure flight time if you are travelling from London to Stansted Airport.

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