London to Stansted Airport: Coach transfers, bus timetables & cheap tickets

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 cheapest fares start from just £7* one-way, making us one of the most affordable ways to travel between London and Stansted Airport. Groups of 4 or more can also save 33% on their fare when travelling together. Book your group travel here. With convenient stops across London, we often pick you up closer to your starting point than the train, saving you the extra cost of a Tube or taxi to reach a mainline station.

Fares start from £7* one-way when booked in advance. To 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.

We are the reliable choice for early morning flights, with our first departure from London Stratford at 00:15. We operate around the clock with coaches departing frequently from multiple London stops, so you can reach the airport in time for even the earliest departures. Use our Journey Planner to find the best service for your flight.

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, use our Journey Planner to find the departure that best fits your trip.

The quickest ride is from Tottenham Hale, with a swift direct run to the terminal. From other central hubs like Stratford or Liverpool Street, the route is also direct with no changes needed. We drop you right at the terminal door for a simple transfer straight to check-in. Use our Journey Planner to check times for your specific stop.

The coach is one of the most practical ways to travel with bags. With stops across London, we often pick you up much closer to where you are than the train, cutting down the distance you need to carry your luggage. Each ticket includes one large suitcase (up to 20 kg) for the hold and one item of hand luggage (up to 10 kg) onboard, and our drivers are happy to help load your bags into the hold. View our full luggage policy

If you miss your booked service, you can travel on any similar high-frequency service within a generous window either side of your scheduled time, subject to availability. Simply speak to our team or driver at the stop. For extra flexibility, you can add 'Change & Go' to your fare for £5 one-way, allowing you to board any available coach 12 hours either side of your booked time.

Yes. We operate independently of the rail network and run around the clock throughout the year, making us a dependable alternative when train services are disrupted, cancelled, or affected by strikes. Our coaches provide a guaranteed seat and a direct route to the terminal door, so you can reach your flight without worrying about rail delays.

Our coaches drop you off right at the terminal door, providing a direct connection from London to Stansted Airport and getting you as close to the check-in desks as possible.

Most of our coaches on this route feature free Wi-Fi, power sockets at every seat, onboard toilets, and air conditioning. Charge your devices, catch up on emails, or just sit back and relax before your flight.

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 secure our great-value advance fares, we recommend booking via our website. Booking through My Account also means you pay zero booking fees.