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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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Stansted Airport to London Stratford
From £6 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 nowCoach from Stansted to London Stratford
Start your London adventure the easy way with National Express coach travel from Stansted Airport to London Stratford. Whether you’re arriving for business, leisure, or a weekend getaway, our coaches provide a reliable, affordable, and stress-free transfer from the airport straight to the heart of East London. You can get from Stansted to London Stratford from £6 one-way*
Skip the hassle of taxis, rideshares, or complicated train connections and enjoy a smooth, direct Stansted to Stratford journey. With frequent departures throughout the day, you can plan your trip around your flight schedule and travel at a time that suits you.
Coach Stations
For detailed information on our London and Stansted Airport coach stations and their amenities, please visit the web pages provided below:
| London Stratford to Stansted Airport journey information | |
|---|---|
| Fastest journey time | 50 mins |
| Cheapest price | From £6 * |
| Distance (approx) | 50km |
| No. of stops | 0 (other services may use further stops) |
| First & last journey daily | 0:10am/23:50pm |
Our Stansted to London Stratford services and stops
Click below to see the stops for each service and plan your journey with ease.
Our A9 service travels up to 50 times a day, calling at the following stops:
- Stansted Airport Coach Station
- London (Stratford)
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.
Routes to Stansted
- 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 Southwark to Stansted
- London Tottenham Hale to Stansted
- London Waterloo to Stansted
- Luton to Stansted
- Oxford to Stansted
Departing From Stansted Airport
To ensure a smooth start to your journey, we recommend arriving at the Stansted Airport coach station at least 15–20 minutes before your scheduled departure. With National Express, traveling from Stansted Airport to London Stratford is comfortable, convenient, and stress-free, giving you one less thing to worry about before your trip.
As soon as you board our modern, spacious coaches, you can sit back, relax, and enjoy the journey. With air conditioning, comfortable seating, and ample luggage space, your transfer is designed for comfort. Many of our coaches also offer onboard Wi-Fi, so you can stay connected or catch up on work during your trip.
When you depart from Stansted Airport, everything is made simple. Our frequent, direct services mean you can plan your trip around your flight schedule, while affordable fares and flexible booking options give you peace of mind. Whether you’re heading into Stratford for shopping, business, or sightseeing, National Express gets you there efficiently and reliably.
Arriving at London Stratford
Arriving at London Stratford Coach Station with National Express
Step off your National Express coach and into the heart of East London with ease. Our London Stratford Coach Station is centrally located, giving you quick access to Stratford’s shopping, dining, and entertainment destinations, as well as public transport connections across London.
As soon as you arrive, you’ll find a range of on-site facilities to make your arrival stress-free, including coffee shops, restrooms, newsagents, and seating areas. Whether you’re planning to explore Stratford, head to your accommodation, or continue your journey across London, everything you need is right at your fingertips.
Frequently asked questions
The first coach leaves from our Stansted Airport stop at 0:10am, arriving at London Stratford Station at 1:00am.
The last coach leaves from our London Stratford stop at 23:00, arriving at Stansted Airport Coach Station at 00:40.
A one-way journey from Stansted to London Stratford is available from £6*.
Our fastest coach journeys from Stansted Airport to London Stratford take 50 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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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 13.08.2025 for travel between 13.08.2025 - 10.12.2025.
