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Children under 14 years of age are not permitted to travel without being accompanied throughout the journey by a responsible person aged 16 years or over.
Children aged 14 - 15 years old may travel unaccompanied, as from 5am, arriving at their booked destination no later than 10pm. Unaccompanied children will be asked for proof of age or a signed letter of permission from their parent/guardian. (sms or chat based messages are not permissible)

One infant aged 0-2 travels free when accompanied by an adult with a valid ticket. Additional infants aged 0-2 must be paid for. If you are travelling with more than 1 infant aged 0-2, please book the additional infant as 'Children (3-15).

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London to Stansted Airport Transfers

Arrive in as little as 45 minutes | From £7 one-way* | Departures up to every 20 minutes

Great value
Great value

Book in advance and travel from just £7 one-way*

Fast
Fast

Arrive at Stansted in as little as 45 minutes*, 24/7

Frequent
Frequent

150+ services a day from London right to the airport terminal door

London-wide
London-wide

Choose from 20+ convenient pick-up points across London

Reliable
Reliable

We were trusted for over 8m airport transfers last year and have over 73,000 5* reviews on TrustPilot

Stress free
Stress free

Get a guaranteed seat & a generous luggage allowance. No standing in the train aisles with your bags

The UK’s No.1 London to Stansted Airport

Get to Stansted Airport in as little as 45 minutes from just £7 one-way*, with over 150 services departing daily. Because we operate 24/7, we are the reliable choice for those early morning or late night flights.

With 20+ convenient stops across London, we can pick you up closer to your starting point, giving you more choice and far less walking with your luggage.

Enjoy a stress-free journey with a guaranteed seat and flexible ticket options. With the freedom to travel 3 hours either side of your booked time, we are the perfect choice if you are running slightly late or your plans change. We drop you right at the terminal door, making your airport transfer simple and reliable.

Secure our best value fares

Lock in our lowest prices from £7 one-way* by booking early and avoid the ticket queues at the stop. You can save even more money on your overall journey when you book a return ticket.

  

Guarantee your seat

Our coaches depart frequently, but popular services can sell out. Booking in advance ensures you have a seat on a set service and helps guarantee a timely arrival at the airport.

 

Total peace of mind

You can travel on any similar high-frequency service to Stansted Airport 3 hours before or after your booked journey time, subject to availability. For further flexibility, our Fully Flexible ticket option allows for unlimited amendments right up until your scheduled departure time. Alternatively, you can add ‘Change & Go’ for £5 one-way to board any coach 12 hours either side of your booked time.

  

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🏆 The UK’s No.1 choice

We are the nation’s largest airport transfer service and were recently named "Best Airport Transfer Service" at the British Transport Awards. Trusted to complete over 8 million annual airport transfers, we are backed by more than 73,000 5-star Trustpilot reviews.

  

Unrivalled frequency and fast transfers

We run 24/7 with over 150 daily services to Stansted Airport from London. Travel from Tottenham Hale to direct to the terminal door in as little as 45 minutes.

  

✔️ More stops and less walking

With 20+ convenient stops right across London, we can pick you up closer to your starting point than the train. This provides you with more choice and far less walking with your luggage.

  

Guaranteed comfort and onboard facilities

Every ticket comes with a guaranteed seat and a generous luggage allowance. Relax with free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning, and onboard toilets.

💷 Great value for every traveller

Our fares start from just £7 one-way*. Save even more when you book a return ticket or enjoy 33 percent off when travelling in a group of four or more. Plus, by travelling with us, you avoid car drop-off charges at the airport.

🎉 Great value for every traveller

Our fares start from just £7 one-way*. Save even more when you book a return ticket or enjoy 33 percent off when travelling in a group of four or more. Plus, by travelling with us, you avoid car drop-off charges at the airport.

Up to 33% off group airport travel

Travelling to Stansted with friends or family? Enjoy a 33% discount on one-way tickets when you book for a group of 4 or more together. It is the smartest way to start your holiday for even less. Conditions apply. One-way journeys only.

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Our London to Stansted Airport services and stops

Click below to see the stops for each service and plan your journey with ease.

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 London to Stansted network

We depart from more London destinations than anyone else. Choose from 20+ convenient stops across three direct routes, all with great connectivity from the London Underground. Find your nearest stop and plan your journey with ease using our handy route map, which includes recommended Tube connections.

London to Stansted route map

Select a stop below to discover everything you need to know about your departure point before you travel.

Just landed? If you are looking for a fast, frequent, and affordable transfer from the airport terminal into the heart of the capital, we have you covered.

Stansted Airport to London

Travelling to Stansted Airport

Starting your journey

We recommend arriving at your London stop at least 10 minutes before your coach is scheduled to depart. This ensures a smooth boarding process and gives our drivers plenty of time to help load your luggage.

Direct to the terminal door

We drop you right at the airport door, saving you the long walk from the train station. It is the most convenient and stress-free way to reach the terminal with your bags.

Planning your time

To ensure your trip gets off to a flying start, we recommend arriving at the airport at least three hours before your scheduled flight time. This gives you plenty of time to check in and clear security without any rush.

Stansted Coach Station and Airport facilities

Our coach station is equipped with all the essentials, including toilets and refreshment points. You can find more details on our Stansted Airport coach station page. Once inside the terminal, you will have access to world-class retail, dining, and relaxation options to enjoy before you board your plane.

Your luggage allowance

Your ticket includes one large suitcase for the hold and one item of soft hand luggage to carry onboard. If you need a little more room for your trip, it is easy to pay for extra items when you book your ticket.

View our full luggage policy

Frequently asked questions

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.

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T&C: *Limited Availability. No booking fee when logged into My Account and purchasing on the National Express website or app, otherwise £1.50 booking fee applies. Fares correct 23.03.2026 for travel between 23.03.2026 - 19.07.2026.
45 minute journey from Tottenham Hale. £7 lead fares from Stratford, Liverpool Street & Tottenham Hale. Subject to availability. Frequency based on A9 route from Stratford.
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