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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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London Waterloo to Stansted Airport transfer
From £12.10 one-way*
Generous luggage allowance
Bring 1x large suitcase (or 2x medium cases) & 1x soft hand luggage item onboard
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Sign up nowBus from London Waterloo to Stansted Airport
Looking for a transfer to the airport? You can take the coach from London Waterloo to Stansted Airport from £12.10 one-way*.
Plus, with up to 49 services a day, there are plenty of departures from Waterloo to choose from, the fastest of which will get you to the airport door in just 1 hour 22 mins. You can book now using the blue journey planner above and get going on the first leg of your trip!
| London Waterloo to Stansted Airport journey information | |
|---|---|
| Fastest journey time | 1 hr 22 mins |
| Cheapest price | From £12.10 * |
| Distance (approx) | 62km |
| No. of stops | 4 (other services may use further stops) |
| First & last journey daily | 0:48am/23:48pm |
Our London Waterloo to Stansted Airport services and stops
Click below to see the stops for each service and plan your journey with ease.
Our A7 service travels up to 49 times a day, 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
Routes to Stansted Airport
- Birmingham to Stansted
- Cambridge to Stansted
- Canterbury to Stansted
- Gatwick to Stansted
- Heathrow to Stansted
- Leicester to Stansted
- London to Stansted
- London King's Cross to Stansted
- London Liverpool Street to Stansted
- London Stratford to Stansted
- London Tottenham Hale to Stansted
- Luton to Stansted
- Oxford to Stansted
Departing from London Waterloo
London Waterloo is surrounded by shops, bars and restaurants to enjoy before your journey. Sitting right in the heart of London, it's a great location to fuel up before travelling.
The stop is served by several tube lines, as well as South Western Railway lines, so arriving for your coach journey couldn't be easier.
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
The first coach leaves from London Waterloo at 0.48am, arriving at Stansted Airport Coach Station at 2.10am.
The last coach leaves from London Waterloo at 23.48pm, arriving at Stansted Airport Coach Station at 1.10am.
A one-way journey from London Waterloo to Stansted Airport is available from £12.10*.
Our fastest coach journeys from London Waterloo to Stansted Airport take 1 hr 22 mins.
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.
