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.
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Coach to Stansted from London King's Cross
From £7 one-way*
Generous luggage allowance
Bring 1x large suitcase (or 2x medium cases) & 1x soft hand luggage item onboard
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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.
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
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
The first coach leaves from London King's Cross at 1.15am, arriving at Stansted Airport Coach Station at 2.55am.
The last coach leaves from London King's Cross at 23.55pm, arriving at Stansted Airport Coach Station at 1.35am.
A one-way journey from London King's Cross St Pancras to Stansted Airport is available from £7*.
Our fastest coach journeys from London King's Cross St Pancras to Stansted Airport take 1 hr 40 mins.
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 24.10.2024 for travel between 24.10.2024 - 20.02.2025.
