Is there a way to reach Stansted from Birmingham without a car?

Both buses and trains are available for traveling between these two cities. Either way you choose, you'll be sure to reach your destination in the most convenient and eco-friendly way. Another option you should consider is using carpooling services, which allow you to share a car ride with other travelers.

How long is the bus ride from Birmingham to Stansted?

On average, the trip from Birmingham to Stansted takes around 4h 30m, although the fastest bus will take 3h 10m, on average. This is the time it takes to travel the 98 miles (157 km) that separate the two cities.

What is the distance between Birmingham and Stansted?

Birmingham and Stansted are 98 miles (157 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Birmingham to Stansted?

If you're headed to Stansted from Birmingham, chances are that your bus will depart from Coach Station and arrive at London Stansted Airport. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What is the ticket price for the bus trip from Birmingham to Stansted?

The bus ticket costs $41 on average. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $28 and $103, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

Birmingham to Stansted Bus Tickets

TomorrowMay 22

from $35

FriMay 23

from $40

SatMay 24

from $36

SunMay 25

from $36

MonMay 26

from $33

TueMay 27

from $33

WedMay 28

ThuMay 29

Cheap buses leaving tomorrow

One passenger / one way

This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: May 22 at 7:40pm
Departure city: Birmingham
Departure location: Coach Station
Arrival time: May 23 at 12:10am
Destination city: Stansted
Destination location: London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station
Operated by: National Express
Vehicle: BusDuration: 4h 30m
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: May 22 at 1:25am
Departure city: Birmingham
Departure location: Birmingham Airport - BHX
Arrival time: May 22 at 4:35am
Destination city: Stansted
Destination location: Stansted London Airport (STN)
Operated by: National Express
Vehicle: BusDuration: 3h 10m
Departure time: May 22 at 1:00am
Departure city: Birmingham
Departure location: Coach Station
Arrival time: May 22 at 4:35am
Destination city: Stansted
Destination location: Stansted London Airport (STN)
Operated by: National Express
Vehicle: BusDuration: 3h 35m
Departure time: May 22 at 1:00am
Departure city: Birmingham
Departure location: Coach Station
Arrival time: May 22 at 4:35am
Destination city: Stansted
Destination location: Stansted London Airport (STN)
Operated by: National Express
Vehicle: BusDuration: 3h 35m
Departure time: May 22 at 3:30am
Departure city: Birmingham
Departure location: Coach Station
Arrival time: May 22 at 7:15am
Destination city: Stansted
Destination location: Stansted London Airport (STN)
Operated by: National Express
Vehicle: BusDuration: 3h 45m

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Compare 3 ways to go from Birmingham to Stansted.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$28 - $103	Average Duration4h 30m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$23 - $200	Average Duration3h 20m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool	Average Price$14 - $30	Average Duration2h 10m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastest

Busbud recommends carpooling from Birmingham to Stansted

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Stansted. The journey takes about 2 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 10mAverage Duration

$14Cheapest ticket

7kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Birmingham to Stansted: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$41

Average bus trip duration4h 30m

Number of daily buses34

Earliest bus departure1:00am

Distance100 miles (161 km)

Latest bus departure11:45pm

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National Express

4/529,195 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Customers had a nice journey with fantastic drivers, an excellent trip to London Stansted from Birmingham Airport. The coach was clean and comfortable, left on time, and arrived early. They were very satisfied with the service overall. However, some mentioned issues with the charger not working despite everything else being good.

National Express Birmingham Stansted recent customer reviews

I didn’t like the trip as it was an 4h trip and I wasn’t comfortable enough to take an nap. Please fix this and make it comfortable, I can pay more for the ticket no problem.

Ahmad M.

January 20, 2024

Excellent trip to London Stansted from Birmingham Airport. Clean comfortable coach, left on time and arrived early.

Michelle L.

May 10, 2022

I like taking national Express because it always takes me to my destination on time

Joy O.

January 11, 2020

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Where are the popular stops in Birmingham and Stansted?

Stops in Birmingham

A - Coach Station

B - Birmingham Airport

C - Bearwood

D - 67 Colmore Row

E - A457

F - Aston University

Stops in Stansted

A - London Stansted Airport

Frequently asked questions for your trip Birmingham - Stansted

Is there a way to reach Stansted from Birmingham without a car?
How long is the bus ride from Birmingham to Stansted?
What is the distance between Birmingham and Stansted?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Birmingham to Stansted?
What is the ticket price for the bus trip from Birmingham to Stansted?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

05/19

$35

05/20

$60

Today

$35

05/22

$35

05/23

$40

05/24

$36

05/25

$36

05/26

$33

The cheapest trip from Birmingham to Stansted was searched and found on May 26, 2025 with a price of $33

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

You can expect to pay from $33 to $111 for a bus ticket from Birmingham to Stansted based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $33 which is on 2025-05-26.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Birmingham to Stansted.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Birmingham to Stansted.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Birmingham to Stansted will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Birmingham to Stansted.

Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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Bus Tickets from Birmingham to Stansted

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One passenger / one way

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Bus Birmingham to Stansted: Trip Overview

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National Express Birmingham Stansted recent customer reviews

Birmingham to Stansted Bus

Where are the popular stops in Birmingham and Stansted?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Birmingham - Stansted

Is there a way to reach Stansted from Birmingham without a car?

How long is the bus ride from Birmingham to Stansted?

What is the distance between Birmingham and Stansted?

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Birmingham to Stansted?

What is the ticket price for the bus trip from Birmingham to Stansted?

Find cheapest prices for buses

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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Will you be returning to Birmingham by bus?

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Why choose Busbud?

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