London to Stansted Airport Transfers

Departs up to every 30 minutes throughout the day. This route serves key locations across West and Northwest London, picking you up much closer to your starting point than the train.

First coach: 00:35. Last coach: 23:35. Distance: 65 kilometers (from Paddington).

London stops include:

Paddington, Baker Street, St. John’s Wood, Finchley Road, Finchley Road & Frognal, and Golders Green.

Departs up to every 30 minutes throughout the day. Connecting the heart of the city and major transport hubs directly to the airport door.

First coach: 01:00. Last coach: 23:10. Distance: 67 kilometers (from Victoria).

London stops include:

Victoria (Central London), Waterloo, Southwark, Liverpool Street, Shoreditch, Dalston, Stamford Hill, and Tottenham Hale.

Departs up to every 20 minutes throughout the day. Our most frequent link from East London, offering a fast and reliable transfer to the airport.

First coach: 00:15. Last coach: 23:50. Distance: 49 kilometers (from Stratford).

London stops include:

Whitechapel, Liverpool Street, Bethnal Green, Mile End, Bow, Canary Wharf, and Stratford.

Our cheapest fares start from just £7 one-way, providing one of the most affordable and best-value ways to travel between London and Stansted Airport. Groups of 4 or more can also save 33% on their journey when travelling together, with prices from £11.40 per person. With over 20 convenient stops across London, we often pick you up closer to your starting point than the train, potentially saving you the extra cost and hassle of an additional tube or taxi journey to reach a central rail hub.

Our London to Stansted fares start from £7 one-way when booked in advance. To ensure you get the best value, we recommend booking early and signing up for My Account on our website to enjoy zero booking fees and easy ticket management.

National Express is the reliable choice for early morning flights, getting you to the airport terminal door when the trains are tucked up in bed. We operate 24/7 with over 150 daily services, and with coaches departing up to every 20 minutes from London Stratford, you can reach the airport in time for the earliest departures.

Because we operate 24/7, there is no "first" or "last" coach. We run throughout the night and day to provide a constant, reliable link to the airport terminal door. To see our full schedule and find the departure that best fits your trip, simply use our journey planner above to find the service closest to your flight times..

Our fastest journey time to Stansted is just 45 minutes from Tottenham Hale. From other central hubs like Stratford or Liverpool Street, the journey is quick and direct. We drop you right at the terminal door, providing a simple and reliable transfer that gets you straight to the check-in area for a stress-free start to your trip.

Taking the coach is a highly convenient way to travel with bags. With 20+ stops across London, we can often pick you up much closer to your starting point than the train. This provides more choice and helps reduce the distance you need to travel to reach your departure point. Every ticket includes a generous luggage allowance, and our drivers are happy to help load your bags into the luggage hold.

We offer total peace of mind for our customers. If you miss your booked service, you can travel on any similar high-frequency service 3 hours before or after your scheduled time (subject to availability). Simply speak to our team or driver at the stop. For absolute flexibility, you can add ‘Change & Go’ to your fare for just £5, allowing you to board any coach 12 hours either side of your time.

If there is train disruption at the airport, National Express is the reliable alternative, operating 24/7 regardless of rail strikes, scheduled maintenance or unplanned disruption. Our coaches provide a guaranteed seat and a direct route to the terminal door, ensuring you reach your flight or return home without the stress of rail delays.

Our coaches drop you off right at the terminal door. This provides a direct and easy connection from London to Stansted Airport, getting you as close to the check-in desks as possible for a stress-free start to your trip.

We want our customers to travel in comfort. Most of our coaches on the London to Stansted route feature free Wi-Fi, power sockets at every seat, onboard toilets, and air conditioning. Whether you are catching up on emails or relaxing before your flight, we strive to make your transfer as comfortable as it is reliable.

Yes, you can buy tickets at our dedicated stations, such as Victoria Coach Station, or from our team or drivers at our London stops. However, to enjoy our unbeatable value and secure our lowest £7* fares, we recommend our customers book in advance via our website. Booking through ‘My Account’ also ensures you pay zero booking fees.