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Coaches to Stansted Airport from £7.50 one-way*
Hassle-free Stansted Airport transfers
Simplify your journey to Stansted Airport with our convenient transfer service. Operating round the clock, our coaches are standing by to take you directly from multiple locations across the UK, right to the airport terminal.
Hassle-free Stansted Airport transfers
Simplify your journey to Stansted Airport with our convenient transfer service. Operating round the clock, our coaches are standing by to take you directly from multiple locations across the UK, right to the airport terminal.
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| Routes | Daily Services | Journey Time | Service Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| London to Stansted | 100+ | 45 mins (from Tottenham Hale) | A6, A7, A8, A9, 482 |
| Heathrow to Stansted | 13 | 1 hr 20 mins | 250, 727, 728 |
| Cambridge to Stansted | 11 | 40 mins | 727, 728, 767, 777 |
| Birmingham to Stansted | 8 | 3 hrs 15 mins | 777 |
| Luton Airport to Stansted | 9 | 1 hr10 mins | 737, 777 |
| Oxford to Stansted | 8 | 3 hrs 40 mins | 737 |
Not all journeys to Stansted Airport are listed here.
To see all possible routes, please use our Journey Planner at the top of the page
Jump on board one of our National Express coaches departing from various stops around London, and you'll soon realise how much more convenient they are compared to the train. Travel to Stansted from a central London stop that suits your schedule perfectly.
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For just £5 each way, our Change & Go Add On lets you be completely flexible with which coach you board to and from the airport
Board any available coach 12 hours before or after your original departure time.
So if your flight is delayed, then there's no need to panic; you can just hop on the next available coach.
Simply add the 'Change & Go' option to your ticket in the Add Extras section of the booking process.
With 16 airlines flying to 150 destinations worldwide, Stansted Airport sees more than 120 million passengers every year. Situated 40 miles outside of London, it’s easily accessible.
Facilities
Stansted has a dozen restaurants serving everything from everyday favourites to luxury cuisine.
There’s all the duty-free merchandise you’d expect at an airport. Shoppers are well catered for, with high street chains and high-end fashion outlets like Chanel.
There are also plenty of ATMs, currency exchange options and free Wi-Fi for 4 hours.
Security
Before visiting the airport, it’s best to familiarise yourself with what you can take through security to avoid any delays.
While every airline has its own hand and hold baggage allowances, be sure to follow the usual rules when passing through security, i.e. not taking through liquids more than 100ml.
In a rush? Stansted Airport has a FastTrack Security service which, for a fee of £7, will get you to your gate in no time.
A full set of security guidelines can be found on the Stansted airport website.
Boarding guidance
To ensure a stress-free travel experience we recommend you get to the airport at least 3 hours before your scheduled flight departure time. Most airlines will allow you to check-in online, which should save you time. Otherwise, look for your flight number on the screens at the terminal entrance and you will find the corresponding check-in desk.
Once through security, leave extra time to get to your gate.
Accessibility
Stansted Airport is fully accessible for people with disabilities - offering escalators, lifts and ramps throughout, as well as a special security area sensitive to disability needs. There’s also a Special Assistance Help Desk between Check-in Zone D and Zone E which is manned 24/7.
Useful info
Stansted Airport’s Mobile App is available to download and covers everything from terminal information to special offers.
Key contact details
General enquiries and flight information – 0844 335 1803
Car parking – 0800 093 7851
Immigration - 0870 606 7766 - bia.homeoffice.gov.uk
Lost Property – 0870 606 7766 - stansted@luggage-point.co.uk
Shop & Collect – 01279 662546
Need a quick and hassle-free transfer between London's four airports? Our coaches are here to save the day!
Secure your seat by booking online or simply swing by the ticket office upon your arrival.
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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.
View our luggage policyDrivers can only sell tickets via cash payment (and may have limited change), to avoid delays to your service and to guarantee you a seat, please purchase your ticket before travel.
By booking in advance you may save more on ticket prices and you can also manage any bookings by signing up to My Account. Book now using the blue journey planner on NationalExpress.com.
Contact your airline or travel insurer to recover the costs.
If you have a refundable ticket and you cancel your ticket at least 72 hours prior to your outward journey, you will be able to claim a refund subject to our usual terms and conditions.
Be sure to leave sufficient time between the arrival time of your coach and departure time of your flight.
When booking your coach to the airport, plan to arrive at the airport no later than 3 hours before the departure time of your flight.
Even if you have checked in online, leave at least an hour to clear security at the airport.
Yes, we can help you do that. On arrival, speak to a member of our National Express team at the airport and they will be happy to assist you.
Any changes you make will be subject to an amendment fee and an excess fare, depending on the ticket type you booked.
Please note, amendments will only be available on Fully Flexible and Standard tickets.
When booking a coach, allow at least 1 hour 30 minutes after landing to clear passport control, collect any luggage and make your way to our departure point.
Flexible and Standard tickets can only be amended before the time of departure and might be subject to an amendment fee, excess fare and seat availability. If your flight is delayed, contact our staff as soon as possible.
Open return tickets will allow you to be booked onto the next available service without extra fees. This ticket is valid for 3 months from the original date of departure.
Alternatively, a Change & Go Add-on is available from our online 'add extras' page, allowing you to:
Tickets for Stansted Airport transfers purchased through Ryanair.com may take up to 24 hours to be delivered via e-mail.
If you still have not received your National Express ticket after 24 hours, please check your junk/spam folder for tickets from tickets@nationalexpress.com or sales@nationalexpress.com.
Otherwise, contact our National Express customer services team. Please have your Ryanair booking reference number to hand when you get in touch.
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*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 24.10.2024 for travel between 24.10.2024 - 20.02.2025.
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