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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 transfer

From £11 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 to Stansted Airport

Travel with ease from London to London Stansted Airport with our frequent coach services running over 100 times a day. Enjoy a speedy journey from London (Tottenham Hale) to Stansted Airport in just 45 minutes.

Our reliable London to Stansted transfer service operates 24 hours a day, offering affordable fares starting from just £11 one-way*. Choose from our popular bus routes including London Stratford to Stansted Airport, conveniently located near Westfield Shopping Centre, and London Liverpool Street to Stansted Airport, surrounded by excellent transport links in the capital.

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London to Stansted Airport journey infoation

Fastest journey time 45 mins (from Tottenham Hale)
Cheapest price From £11 * 
Distance (approx) 49km (from London Victoria)
No. of stops 0 (other services may use further stops)
First & last journey daily 0:30am/23:30pm

 

Our London to Stansted Airport services and stops

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

Our A6 service will travel day and night, calling at the following stops:

  • London (Paddington Station)
  • London (Marble Arch)
  • London (Baker Street)
  • London (St John's Wood)
  • London (Finchley Road Underground Station)
  • London (Finchley Road Overground Station)
  • London (Golders Green)
  • Stansted Airport

Our A7 service will travel day and night, calling at the following stops:

  • London Victoria Coach Station
  • London (Victoria Rail Station)
  • London (Waterloo)
  • London (Southwark)
  • London (Whitechapel)
  • London (Mile End)
  • London (Bow)
  • Stansted Airport

Our A8 service will travel day and night, calling at the following stops:

  • London (King's Cross)
  • London (Liverpool Street Station)
  • London (Shoreditch)
  • London (Tottenham Hale)
  • Stansted Airport

Our A9 service will travel day and night, calling at the following stops:

  • London (Stratford)
  • Stansted Airport

Our 482 service will travel day and night, calling at the following stops:

  • London Victoria Coach Station
  • London (Stratford)
  • Stansted Airport Coach Station

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 Victoria Coach Station

Located just a stone's throw away from the tube network, Victoria Coach Station is conveniently serviced by the Victoria Line, District Line, and Circle Line.

Step outside the coach station and you'll find a handy bus stop ready to whisk you away to various city centre routes, all conveniently located near a taxi rank for that extra touch of ease.

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Arriving at Stansted Airport

For a seamless and stress-free travel experience, we highly recommend arriving at the airport at least 3 hours prior to your scheduled flight departure time.

After disembarking from our coach at the Stansted Airport station, take the opportunity to recharge and relax before stepping into the terminal. With a variety of amenities such as coffee shops, restroom facilities, newsstands, and more available on-site, you'll be well-prepared for the next leg of your journey.

For additional details, feel free to visit 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 Victoria Coach Station at 0.30am, arriving at Stansted Airport Coach Station at 2.10am.

The last coach leaves from London Victoria Coach Station at 23.30pm, arriving at Stansted Airport Coach Station at 1.10am.

A one-way journey from London to Stansted Airport is available from £11*.

Our fastest coach journeys from London to Stansted Airport take 45 mins from our Tottenham Hale stop.

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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*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 24.10.2024 for travel between 24.10.2024 - 20.02.2025.

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