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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)

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London Canary Wharf to Stansted Airport transfer

From £6.00 one-way*

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Generous luggage allowance
Generous luggage allowance

Bring 1x large suitcase (or 2x medium cases) & 1x soft hand luggage item onboard

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How to get from London Canary Wharf to Stansted Airport

Make your journey to catch that flight a breeze with our frequent coach services running 22 times daily between London Canary Wharf and Stansted Airport. Hop on Canary Wharf and you'll be at the airport in just 1 hour 45 minutes - now that's what we call smooth travelling.

Our round-the-clock Canary Wharf to Stansted transfer service won't break the bank, with fares from just £6.00 one-way*.

How to get from London Canary Wharf to Stansted Airport

Make your journey to catch that flight a breeze with our frequent coach services running 22 times daily between London Canary Wharf and Stansted Airport. Hop on Canary Wharf and you'll be at the airport in just 1 hour 45 minutes - now that's what we call smooth travelling.

Our round-the-clock Canary Wharf to Stansted transfer service won't break the bank, with fares from just £6.00 one-way*.

 

Canary Wharf to Stansted Airport

journey information

Fastest journey time 1 hour 15 mins
Cheapest price From £6.00 * 
Distance (approx) 55km
No. of stops 5 (other services may use further stops)
First & last journey daily 06:05am/20:10pm

 

Our Canary Wharf to Stansted Airport services and stops

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

Our A9 service will travel up to 22 times a day, calling at the following stops:

  • London (Canary Wharf)
  • London (Whitechapel)
  • London (Liverpool Street Stn)
  • London (Mile End)
  • London (Bow)
  • London (Stratford)
  • Stansted Airport

Our Change & Go add-on allows you to board any coach to and from your chosen location for just £5 each way, on Standard and Fully Flexible tickets. You can switch to another service within the 24 hour flexibility period (12 hours pre-departure or 12 hours post-departure), subject to availability. 

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Coach Stations

For detailed information on our London and Stansted Airport coach stations and their amenities, please visit the web pages provided below:

Departing from London Canary Wharf

Start your journey in one of London’s most connected districts at Canary Wharf, with the Elizabeth Line, Jubilee Line, and DLR just moments away.

Arriving at Stansted Airport

Here's a top travel tip: aim to arrive at least 3 hours before your flight takes off. Trust us, it's the stress-free way to fly.

When you drop off at our Stansted Airport stop, you'll find everything you need to get ready for take-off. Fancy a coffee? Need to freshen up? Or maybe grab some reading material? From restrooms to retail, we've got all the essentials sorted.

Want to know more about what's waiting for you? Check out our Stansted Airport coach station page.

Luggage

You can bring 1x large suitcase (or 2x medium cases) & 1x soft hand luggage item onboard our coaches. However, be sure to check your flight luggage allowance with your airline before your pack.

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Frequently asked questions

The first coach leaves from London Canary Wharf at 06.05am, arriving at Stansted Airport Coach Station at 2.10am.

The last coach leaves from London Canary Wharf at 20.10pm, arriving at Stansted Airport Coach Station at 21.30pm.

A one-way journey from London Canary Wharf to Stansted Airport is available from £6.00*.

Our fastest coach journeys from London Canary Wharf to Stansted Airport take 1 hour 15 minutes.

We have fare types available to give you more flexibility when you travel. Both our Standard and Fully Flexible fares are amendable, however, excess fees may apply. For more information, please visit our tickets page.

Alternatively, when buying your ticket you can add Change and Go to your booking. Change and Go allows you to board any available coach 12 hours before or after your original departure time for just £5 per journey. Find out more at our Change and Go page.

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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 26.11.2025 for travel between 26.11.2025 - 23.03.2026.
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