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Arrive in as little as 45 minutes | From £7 one-way* | Departures up to every 9 minutes
Book in advance and travel from just £9.50 one-way*
Arrive at London in as little as 45 minutes*, 24/7
Departing up to every 9 minutes to London, from right outside the terminal door
20+ convenient drop-off points, getting you closer to your home or hotel
We were trusted for over 8m airport transfers last year and have over 73,000 5* reviews on TrustPilot
Get a guaranteed seat & a generous luggage allowance. No standing in the train aisles with your bags
Arrive in London in as little as 45 minutes from just £7 one-way*, with coaches departing up to every 9 minutes from right outside the terminal door. Forget queuing for train tickets or squeezing into crowded carriages with your suitcase - step off your flight, board your coach, and relax in a guaranteed seat all the way to your London drop-off.
Arrive in London in as little as 45 minutes from just £7 one-way*, with coaches departing up to every 9 minutes from right outside the terminal door. Forget queuing for train tickets or squeezing into crowded carriages with your suitcase - step off your flight, board your coach, and relax in a guaranteed seat all the way to your London drop-off.
With 20+ convenient drop-off points across London, we get you closer to your home or hotel than the train, meaning far less walking and hauling luggage through busy stations. Our three direct routes cover West, Northwest, North, East, and Central London, with excellent connectivity to the London Underground at every stop.
Every ticket includes a guaranteed seat and the freedom to travel on any similar service up to 3 hours either side of your booked departure, so delays at passport control or baggage reclaim are never a problem. For even more flexibility, add Change & Go for just £5 one-way to board any coach within a 12-hour window, or choose a Fully Flexible ticket for unlimited amendments up to your scheduled departure time. We pick you up directly from the terminal door and run 24/7, so whether your flight lands at 2 am or 2 pm, there is always a coach waiting.
Lock in our lowest prices from £7 one-way* by booking early and skip the queues at the airport ticket desk. Save even more when you book a return ticket, ensuring your travel is sorted before you even land.
When several flights land at once, our popular services to London fill up fast. Booking in advance means your seat is reserved and waiting for you right outside the terminal door, so you can get on the road as quickly as possible.
Held up at passport control or baggage reclaim? No problem. You can board any similar high-frequency service up to 3 hours before or after your booked time, subject to availability. For greater flexibility, add Change & Go (£5 one-way) to extend that window to 12 hours either side, or choose a Fully Flexible ticket for unlimited amendments right up to your scheduled departure.
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🏆 The UK's No.1 choice - Recently named "Best Airport Transfer Service" at the British Transport Awards, trusted to complete over 8 million annual airport transfers and backed by more than 73,000 five-star Trustpilot reviews
⚡ Unrivalled frequency and fast transfers - We run 24/7 with coaches departing up to every 9 minutes across three direct routes. Reach Tottenham Hale in as little as 45 minutes, travelling direct from the terminal door
✔️ More stops and less walking - 20+ stops right across London get you closer to where you need to be than the train, saving you an onward Tube journey and the hassle of dragging bags through the Underground
⭐ Guaranteed comfort and onboard facilities - Every ticket includes a guaranteed seat, one large suitcase (up to 20 kg) plus hand luggage onboard, free Wi-Fi, USB power sockets, air conditioning, and onboard toilets on leather reclining seats
💷 Great value for every traveller - Fares well below the Stansted Express walk-up price, with savings on return tickets, 33% off for groups of 4 or more with pooled luggage allowances, and no car drop-off charges at the airport - Book your group travel here
Travelling from 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.
Book your group travel hereWe drop off at more London locations than anyone else. Departing from right outside the terminal, you can choose from 20+ convenient stops across three direct routes, all with excellent connectivity to the London Underground. Use our route map and Journey Planner to find the best stop for your home or hotel and identify the quickest onward connections. Planning a return trip? See our London to Stansted service.
Departs up to every 30 minutes throughout the day, serving key locations across West and Northwest London and getting you closer to your destination than the train.
First coach: 00:15. Last coach: 23:55. Distance: 65 kilometres (to Paddington).
London stops include: Golders Green, Finchley Road & Frognal, Finchley Road, St. John's Wood, Baker Street, and Paddington.
Departs up to every 30 minutes throughout the day, connecting you directly from the airport to major transport hubs and the heart of the city.
First coach: 00:10. Last coach: 23:50. Distance: 67 kilometres (to Victoria).
London stops include: Tottenham Hale, Kings Cross St Pancras, Stamford Hill, Dalston, Shoreditch, Liverpool Street, Southwark, Waterloo, and Victoria (Central London).
Departs up to every 20 minutes throughout the day, providing a frequent, direct link from the airport to East London.
First coach: 00:05. Last coach: 23:45. Distance: 49 kilometres (to Stratford).
London stops include: Stratford, Canary Wharf, Bow, Mile End, Whitechapel, Liverpool Street, and Bethnal Green.
Select your destination below to find everything you need to know about your drop-off point, including onward travel connections and local facilities to help you reach your home or hotel with ease.
Planning your return or heading off on a new trip? We have you covered with transfers from the capital right to the terminal door in as little as 45 minutes. With coaches departing up to every 20 minutes and fares from just £7 one-way*, it’s the smartest way to start your next journey.
As the nation’s leading airport connection, we offer direct travel from Stansted to major cities and key UK airports nationwide. Enjoy a stress-free journey with a guaranteed seat, onboard toilets, air conditioning, and a generous luggage allowance. Our coaches feature free Wi-Fi and charging points to keep you connected on the move.
Our coach station is just a short walk from the arrivals hall. Follow the signs and head to your departure bay at least 10 minutes before your coach is due to depart, giving our drivers time to help load your luggage. Travelling alone? Your driver will help load and unload your bags, so there is no heavy lifting to worry about.
Use our Coach Tracker tool on nationalexpress.com to see exactly where your driver is before you head to the bay. Live location updates help you plan your time and avoid waiting around unnecessarily.
We depart from steps outside the arrivals hall, so there are no shuttle buses or long walks to a remote station. Just collect your bags, follow the signs, and board your coach.
After landing, allow time for immigration, baggage collection, and the short walk to the coach station. Your standard ticket includes a flexible travel window, so there is no rush if you are held up - simply board whichever departure suits you best.
The coach station is equipped with toilets and refreshment points. For full details on the layout and facilities, visit our Stansted Airport coach station page. Before heading to the station, the terminal offers plenty of options to grab a snack or drink after your flight. Once you arrive at your London stop, you will find excellent connections to the Underground and local bus networks to complete the final leg of your journey.
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 luggage policyBooking in advance secures our lowest fares, which come in well below the walk-up price of a Stansted Express train ticket. Groups of 4 or more also save 33% on one-way tickets. With 20+ drop-off points across London, we often get you closer to your destination than the train, potentially saving you an onward Tube or taxi fare as well.
We offer great-value fares when booked in advance, significantly below the cost of a walk-up train ticket from the airport. Sign up for My Account to enjoy zero booking fees. You can save further by booking a return ticket or travelling in a group of four or more.
Our fastest route delivers a quick, direct ride to Tottenham Hale on the A8 service, with coaches departing from right outside the terminal door. Journey times to other London stops vary by route and destination. Use our Journey Planner for live travel times to your specific stop.
We operate around the clock, so there is no gap in service. The first departure of the day is the 00:05am A9 service to Stratford, and coaches run continuously through the night across all three routes. This makes us an ideal option for early morning and late night arrivals when train services may be limited. Use our Journey Planner to find the next available departure.
There is no need to worry. Your standard ticket lets you board any similar high-frequency service within a flexible window either side of your booked time, subject to availability. If you need even more flexibility, the Change & Go add-on extends that further. Simply speak to our team or driver at the coach station.
We are the reliable alternative when rail services are disrupted. We operate around the clock regardless of train strikes or scheduled maintenance, running direct from the terminal door to 20+ London locations with a guaranteed seat on every ticket. If the trains are not running, we will still get you where you need to be.
We depart from right outside the terminal door. After collecting your bags from the arrivals hall, follow the signs to the coach station - it is just a short walk. Our departure bays are clearly marked by route, and our drivers are on hand to help with your luggage.
Most coaches on the Stansted to London route feature free Wi-Fi, USB power sockets at every seat, air conditioning, and onboard toilets, with leather reclining seats fitted as standard.
Yes. Tickets are available at our dedicated desks and touch-screen machines in both Baggage Claim and the Arrivals Hall. However, booking in advance via our website secures our lowest fares and guarantees your seat on a preferred departure. Use My Account for zero booking fees.
Your ticket includes one large suitcase (up to 20 kg) for the hold and one piece of soft hand luggage to carry onboard. Need to bring more? Extra items can be purchased when you book online at a lower price than paying on the day. Travelling as a family or group? You can pool your luggage allowances when booking together on the same ticket, and everyone gets a comfortable leather reclining seat with plenty of legroom for the journey. View our luggage policy.
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