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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | 6 Bradley Rd | London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | 6 Bradley Rd | Stansted London Airport (STN) | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | 6 Bradley Rd | London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station | No tags | ||||
| Bus | 6 Bradley Rd | Stansted London Airport (STN) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | 6 Bradley Rd | Stansted London Airport (STN) | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to go from Cheltenham to Stansted
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Stansted. The journey takes about 5 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just $51, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Cheltenham and Stansted?
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Based on 29732 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $51
National Express Cheltenham Stansted recent customer reviews
Bus arrived late, could have been traffic so can't blame everything on National Express, but did result in a lot of stress, extra costs and running from security to terminal 48 at Stansted.
William P.
Bad no bus
Manon R.
Great service, saw the sights of London too!
Deborah S.
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cheltenham to Stansted by bus
How far is Cheltenham from Stansted?
The distance between Cheltenham and Stansted is around 157 km (98 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cheltenham to Stansted?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Royal Well Bus Station, in Cheltenham, and end it at London Stansted Airport, in Stansted.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Cheltenham to Stansted was searched and found on Nov 29, 2025 with a price of $50To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cheltenham to Stansted, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $50 to $139 for a bus ticket from Cheltenham to Stansted based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $50 which is on 2025-11-29.
What's the cheapest way to go from Cheltenham to Stansted?
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
