How far is London from Stansted by coach?

The distance between Stansted and London by coach is approximately 31 miles (50 km).

What is the best way to go from Stansted to London without a car?

You can travel to London from Stansted by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

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Next bus departures

Next departures from Stansted to London on 18 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:00	London Stansted Airport Coach Station	1h 25m	07:25	London Liverpool Street	Cheapest
Bus	09:50	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	45m	10:35	London (Tottenham Hale Stn)	Fastest
Bus	05:45	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	2h 5m	07:50	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	06:30	London Stansted Airport Coach Station	1h 25m	07:55	London Liverpool Street	No tags
Bus	06:00	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	2h 20m	08:20	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Stansted to London on 19 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:00	London Stansted Airport Coach Station	1h 25m	01:25	London Liverpool Street	Cheapest
Bus	00:10	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	45m	00:55	London (Tottenham Hale Stn)	Fastest
Bus	00:10	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	1h 50m	02:00	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	00:30	London Stansted Airport Coach Station	1h 25m	01:55	London Liverpool Street	No tags
Bus	00:30	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	1h 50m	02:20	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Stansted to London on 20 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:05	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	55m	07:00	Stratford	Cheapest
Bus	00:10	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	45m	00:55	London (Tottenham Hale Stn)	Fastest
Bus	00:10	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	1h 50m	02:00	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	00:00	London Stansted Airport Coach Station	1h 25m	01:25	London Liverpool Street	No tags
Bus	00:30	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	1h 50m	02:20	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Stansted to London on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:05	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	55m	07:00	Stratford	Cheapest
Bus	00:10	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	45m	00:55	London (Tottenham Hale Stn)	Fastest
Bus	00:10	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	1h 50m	02:00	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	00:00	London Stansted Airport Coach Station	1h 25m	01:25	London Liverpool Street	No tags
Bus	00:30	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	1h 50m	02:20	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Stansted to London on 22 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:10	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	50m	07:00	Stratford	Cheapest
Bus	00:10	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	45m	00:55	London (Tottenham Hale Stn)	Fastest
Bus	00:10	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	1h 50m	02:00	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	00:00	London Stansted Airport Coach Station	1h 25m	01:25	London Liverpool Street	No tags
Bus	00:30	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	1h 50m	02:20	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Stansted to London on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:10	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	50m	07:00	Stratford	Cheapest
Bus	00:10	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	45m	00:55	London (Tottenham Hale Stn)	Fastest
Bus	00:10	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	1h 50m	02:00	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	00:00	London Stansted Airport Coach Station	1h 25m	01:25	London Liverpool Street	No tags
Bus	00:30	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	1h 50m	02:20	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Stansted to London on 24 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:05	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	55m	07:00	Stratford	Cheapest
Bus	00:10	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	45m	00:55	London (Tottenham Hale Stn)	Fastest
Bus	00:10	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	1h 50m	02:00	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	00:00	London Stansted Airport Coach Station	1h 25m	01:25	London Liverpool Street	No tags
Bus	00:30	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	1h 50m	02:20	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Stansted to London

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach London. The journey takes about 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £4, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

50mAverage duration

31 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£8 - £33	Average duration1h 16m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£9 - £30	Average duration46m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£4 - £5	Average duration50m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,715 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

National Express receives high praise for its friendly and helpful drivers, punctuality, and overall excellent service. Passengers appreciate the comfortable rides and attentive staff who ensure safety measures are followed. While some minor delays were noted due to traffic or lack of announcements at stops, these did not overshadow the positive experiences shared by many users.

National Express Stansted London recent customer reviews

Very friendly driver, I was allowed to use my ticket earlier than booked as the bus was not too busy.

Francesca S.

26 October 2025

The bus was full up and I couldn't board despite having a ticket for it. I had to wait an hour and a half to get a space on another which was going to a different destination but had to put up with it as it was 05:30 in the morning

Cameron B.

14 July 2024

The service was good actually. I selected indifferent because I was careless and forgot my water bottle in the bus. It is quite important to me because it was a gift… sad! I wonder if there is a way I can get it back

Adebola A.

25 June 2024

Flibco

4.5/51,293 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.8

WiFi4

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Where are the popular stops in Stansted and London?

Stops in Stansted

A - London Stansted Airport

Stops in London

A - Finchley Road & Frognal

B - Finchley Road

C - Victoria Coach Station

D - London Liverpool Street

E - Aldgate

F - Bethnal Green

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Stansted to London

How far is London from Stansted by coach?
The distance between Stansted and London by coach is approximately 31 miles (50 km).
What is the best way to go from Stansted to London without a car?
You can travel to London from Stansted by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

16/11

£17

17/11

£17

Today

£16

19/11

£15

20/11

£14

21/11

£14

22/11

£14

23/11

£14

The cheapest trip from Stansted to London was searched and found on 23 Nov 2025 with a price of £14

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Stansted to London as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £14 to £21 for a bus ticket from Stansted to London based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £14, which is on 2025-11-23.