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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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Coach from Stansted Airport to Central London

From £11.00 one-way*

Guaranteed seat
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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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Buses from Stansted Airport to London in 45 mins (fastest)

National Express coaches travel from Stansted Airport to London over 100 times a day, with the fastest journey taking just 45 minutes to London Tottenham Hale, starting from £11.00 one-way*.

Our frequent airport transfers make your journey into the capital quick, comfortable and affordable.

Buses from Stansted Airport to London in 45 mins (fastest)

National Express coaches travel from Stansted Airport to London over 100 times a day, with the fastest journey taking just 45 minutes to London Tottenham Hale, starting from £11.00 one-way*.

Our frequent airport transfers make your journey into the capital quick, comfortable and affordable.

 

Stansted to London journey information
Fastest journey time 45 mins
Cheapest price from £11.00
Distance (approx) 49km (to London Victoria)
No. of stops 0 (A9 service, other services use further stops)
First & last journey daily 00:01am/23:40pm

 

 

Our Stansted to London services and stops

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

Please note: our A services (e.g, A9 coach towards London) are the fastest and most frequent routes to London.

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

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

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

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

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

  • Stansted Airport
  • London (Stratford)

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

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

Luggage

When hopping on our Stansted Airport transfer service, you can take one large suitcase, max weight 20kg and one item of hand luggage, max weight 10kg per person. Top Tip: always check your flight luggage allowance with your airline before packing.

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Departing from Stansted Airport

Stansted Airport offers excellent facilities for travellers, including supermarkets, newsagents, Wi-Fi and comfortable rest areas. Automated ticket machines are available for your convenience, ensuring a smooth start to your journey as you explore the vibrant cities of England.

Take a look at our Stansted Airport facilities for more information.

Arriving at London Victoria Coach Station

National Express coaches from Stansted Airport arrive at London Victoria Coach Station, well connected to the city. Just 300 metres from Victoria tube station (Victoria, District and Circle Lines), the coach station has a bus stop outside with routes into the city centre.

Victoria Rail Station is a short walk away, and a taxi rank is outside on Eccleston Place.

Take a look at our London Victoria Station facilities for more information.

  
Perfect for:


Business travellers needing quick 45-minute airport transfers
Tourists wanting affordable transport to central London
 Frequent flyers seeking reliable Stansted to London connections

 

Book your Stansted to London coach journey today and enjoy a comfortable, convenient transfer into the heart of the capital with National Express.

Frequently asked questions

The first coach leaves from Stansted Airport at 0.01am, arriving at London Victoria Coach Station at 1.40am.

The last coach leaves from Stansted Airport at 23.40pm, arriving at London Victoria Coach Station at 1.20am.

A one-way journey from Stansted to London is available from £11.00*.

Our fastest coach journey from Stansted to London takes 45 mins to 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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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 26.11.2025 for travel between 26.11.2025 - 23.03.2026.
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