London to Stansted Airport transfer
From £11 one-way*
Duration: 50 mins (fastest journey)
Departures: over 100 services per day
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How to get from London to Stansted Airport
Our coaches travel from London to London Stansted Airport over 100 times a day, with our fastest journey getting you from London (Stratford) to Stansted Airport in just 50 minutes.
Our London to Stansted transfer service operates up to 24 hours a day to reach the airport from anywhere in London, starting from just £11 one-way*.
Our most popular bus services include London Stratford to Stansted Airport, due to our stop's great location near Westfield Shopping Centre, and London Liverpool Street to Stansted Airport, which benefits from being surrounded by the capital's other excellent transport links.
For more information on our London and Stansted Airport coach stations and their facilities, please visit the web pages below:
| London to Stansted Airport journey information | |
|---|---|
| Fastest journey time | 50 mins (from Stratford) |
| Cheapest price | From £11 * |
| Distance (approx) | 49km (from London Victoria) |
| No. of stops | 0 (other services may use further stops) |
| First & last journey daily | 0:10am/23:50pm |
Our London to Stansted Airport services and stops
Click below to see the stops for each service and plan your journey with ease.
A6 coach towards Stansted
Our A6 service travels up to 48 times a day and calls at the following stops:
- London Victoria Coach Station
- London Victoria Rail Station
- London (Marble Arch)
- London (Baker Street)
- London (St John's Wood)
- London (Finchley Road)
- London (Finchley Road & Frognal)
- London (Golders Green)
- Stansted Airport Coach Station
A8 coach towards Stansted
Our A8 service travels up to 14 times a day and calls at the following stops:
- London (Whitechapel)
- London (Liverpool Street)
- London (Shoreditch)
- London (Bethnal Green)
- London (Mile End)
- London (Bow)
- London (Stratford)
- Stansted Airport Coach Station
A9 coach towards Stansted
Our A9 service travels up to 57 times a day and calls at the following stops:
- London (Stratford)
- Stansted Airport Coach Station
075 coach towards Bury St Edmunds
Our 075 service travels up to 2 times a day and calls at the following stops:
- London Victoria Coach Station
- London (Mile End)
- London (Bow)
- London (Stratford)
- Stansted Airport Coach Station
260 coach towards Stansted
Our 260 service travels up to 6 times a day and calls at the following stops:
- London (Bexleyheath)
- London (Stratford)
- Stansted Airport Coach Station
482 coach towards Ipswich
Our 482 service travels up to 4 times a day and calls at the following stops:
- London Victoria Coach Station
- London (Stratford)
- Stansted Airport Coach Station
492 coach towards Norwich
Our 492 service travels up to 1 time a day and calls at the following stops:
- London Victoria Coach Station
- London (Stratford)
- Stansted Airport Coach Station
London to Stansted route map
Luggage
You can take two 20kg suitcases and one item of hand luggage per adult on our coaches. However, be sure to check your flight luggage allowance with your airline before your pack.
Extra flexibility with Change & Go
For just £5 each way, our Change & Go add-on lets you be completely flexible with which coach you board to and from your desired destination on Standard and Fully Flexible tickets. So there is no need to panic if you miss your scheduled departure or if there are any unexpected delays en route to the station, just hop on to the next available coach.
Departing from London Victoria Coach Station
London Victoria Coach Station is just 300 metres from the tube network, and is served by the Victoria Line, the District Line and the Circle Line.
A bus stop is directly outside the coach station, and is served by many routes into the city centre. Victoria Rail Station is also just 300 metres away, and there is a taxi rank outside the coach station on Eccleston Place.
Take a look at our London Victoria Station facilities for more.
Arriving at Stansted Airport
To ensure a stress-free travel experience we recommend you get to the airport at least 3 hours before your scheduled flight departure time.
Once you've left the coach at our Stansted Airport station, you can refuel and recover before you even enter the terminal. Plus, with coffee shops, toilet facilities, newsagents and more on-site, you’ll soon be set for the next part of your trip.
For more information, take a look at our Stansted Airport coach station page.
Frequently asked questions
When is the first coach from London to Stansted?
The first coach leaves from London Victoria Coach Station at 0.10am, arriving at Stansted Airport Coach Station at 1.55am.
When is the last coach from London to Stansted?
The last coach leaves from London Stratford at 23.50pm, arriving at Stansted Airport Coach Station at 0.40am.
How much is the coach from London to Stansted?
A one-way journey from London to Stansted Airport is available from £11*.
How long does the coach take from London to Stansted?
Our fastest coach journeys from London to Stansted Airport take 50 mins from our Stratford stop.
What happens if I miss my coach from London to Stansted?
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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