Flibco

The smart way to travel between London Stansted and Central London

Flibco offers a reliable, comfortable, and affordable shuttle service to and from Central London. The route has been designed to optimise travel time and reliability, providing one of the fastest ways to reach the city. Coaches depart every 30 minutes 24/7 from the airport’s bus terminal, located just outside Arrivals, and serve two key London destinations:

Stratford Station (Westfield) – approximately 50 minutes from the airport, with easy connections to the Elizabeth line, Central and Jubilee underground lines, as well as the DLR and national rail services.
Liverpool Street Station – approximately 90 minutes from the airport, situated at London’s busiest commuter hub and offering direct access to the heart of the city.

Flexible tickets

Tickets are valid all day until 4:00 AM the following morning, allowing passengers to board any departure in case of flight delays at no extra cost. Tickets can also be cancelled or rebooked up to the day before travel.

Flibco is also one of the most affordable ways to reach London. Fares start from £9.99 for a one-way trip when booked online in advance, and by booking a return ticket you can save an additional 28% compared with two single tickets. All bookings include one small piece of hand luggage and one larger item stored in the coach’s hold. Additional luggage can be added to your booking for a small extra fee.

Flibco is also family-friendly: infants up to 4 years old travel for free, and children’s fares start from £5.62 when booked online in advance.

Comfort, sustainability and accessibility

All Flibco coaches feature free Wi-Fi, USB charging ports, and air conditioning for a comfortable and connected journey. The fleet is equipped to carry wheelchairs and meets Euro 6 emissions standards, the most efficient CO₂ benchmark for diesel vehicles, supporting a more sustainable airport transport network.

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Tickets and reservations

Make your online ticket reservation for travelling to/from London Stansted Airport with Flibco. Simply select your preferred stop and number of passengers for the journey in just a few clicks. Book in advance for the best prices.

Flibco coaches operate every 30 minutes between London and London Stansted Airport. The coach journey from London Stratford to London Stansted Airport typically takes around 50 minutes, while from Liverpool Street Station it usually takes about 90 minutes. Please allow some extra time, particularly during peak hours.

Service: London Stansted Airport to Stratford - Westfield and Liverpool Street station

Accessibility

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 & 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.