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Coach to Stansted from London King's Cross

From £7 one-way*

Duration: 1 hr 40 mins (fastest journey)
Departures: up to 49 services per day

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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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Bus from London King's Cross St Pancras to Stansted Airport

Get set for your next adventure with a comfortable and convenient journey to Stansted Airport from London King's Cross St Pancras.

From just £7 one-way*, you can get to the airport door in 1 hour 40 mins from our coach stop at St Pancras Station. Book now using the blue journey planner above and get going on the first leg of your trip!

London King's Cross to Stansted Airport journey information
Fastest journey time 1 hr 40 mins
Cheapest price From £7 *
Distance (approx) 59km
No. of stops 4 (other services may use further stops)
First & last journey daily 1:15am/23:55pm

Our London King's Cross to Stansted Airport services and stops

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

A8 coach towards Stansted

Our A8 service travels up to 49 times a day, calling at the following stops:

  • London (Kings Cross)
  • London (Liverpool Street Station)
  • London (Shoreditch)
  • London (Tottenham Hale)
  • Stansted Airport

King's Cross to Stansted route map

Luggage

You can bring 1x large suitcase (or 2x medium cases) & 1x soft hand luggage item onboard our coaches. However, be sure to check your flight luggage allowance with your airline before your pack.

View our luggage policy 

Departing from London King's Cross St Pancras

Our King's Cross stop benefits from being nestled right in this amazing part of the capital, surrounded by tourist attractions, restaurants, bars and more.

Whether you're starting your journey nearby or coming from further afield, you can enjoy excellent transport links to the stop for seamless travel to the airport.

Arriving at Stansted Airport

To ensure a stress-free travel experience we recommend you get to the airport at least 3 hours before your scheduled flight departure time.

As soon as you depart the coach at our Stansted Airport station, you can refuel and recover before you even enter the terminal. With coffee shops, toilet facilities, newsagents and more on-site, you’ll soon be set for the next part of your trip.

For more information, take a look at our Stansted Airport coach station page.

Frequently asked questions

When is the first coach from King's Cross to Stansted?

The first coach leaves from London King's Cross at 1.15am, arriving at Stansted Airport Coach Station at 2.55am.

When is the last coach from King's Cross to Stansted?

The last coach leaves from London King's Cross at 23.55pm, arriving at Stansted Airport Coach Station at 1.35am.

How much is the coach from London King's Cross to Stansted?

A one-way journey from London King's Cross St Pancras to Stansted Airport is available from £7*.

How long does the coach take from London King's Cross to Stansted?

Our fastest coach journeys from London King's Cross St Pancras to Stansted Airport take 1 hr 40 mins.

What happens if I miss my coach from London King's Cross to Stansted?

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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*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 2 July 2024 for travel between 2 July 2024 - 28 October 2024.

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