National Express Bus from London to Stansted Airport

National Express buses from London to Stansted Airport are a great way to travel from the capital to your flight when you are visiting the UK.

Coaches depart from several starting points in central London and arrive at the bus station right outside of Stansted Airport.

Buses from Victoria Station to Stansted Airport
National Express coaches depart from London Victoria, stopping at Marble Arch, Baker Street, St John’s Wood, Finchley Road, and Golders Green before reaching Stansted Airport. You can take the bus from any of those locations.

Tickets for National Express buses can cost as little as £6.50 for singles to Stansted Airport from central London. This price is only available if you book online well in advance.

The total driving time to Stansted varies by where you board the bus and whether you travel during busy times or not. From Victoria, the bus takes approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes. From Golders Green it generally takes one hour. Buses depart every 20 minutes at peak times.

Buses from Liverpool Street Station to Stansted Airport
National Express buses from London Liverpool Street Station to Stansted Airport all throughout the day. They are a less expensive alternative to taking the Stansted Express train from Liverpool Street to the airport.

Fares on this route start at £6.50 for a single if you buy bus tickets online ahead of time. The journey time is 1 hour at off-peak times and 1 hour and 20 minutes at peak times.

Luggage Limits
The luggage limit on National Express buses from London to Stansted Airport is two medium sized suitcases weighing no more than 20kg each. A small personal item is also allowed. A fee will be charged for excess baggage.

Trains from London to Stansted Airport

Taking the train from London to Stansted Airport is one of the fastest ways to get from the city centre to your flight.

The train to the airport is called the Stansted Express, and it departs from Liverpool Street train station in East London. Trains on this route are brand new and have air conditioning and ample luggage storage space, making for an easy and comfortable journey.

The Stansted Express runs daily from 3:40 on Mondays and 4:10 on all other days, including Sundays. The last train departs at 23:25 every day.

Trains leave for Stansted Airport at 10, 25, 40, and 55 minutes past the hour between 5:10 and 22:55 (except Sundays, when they run at those times between 6:10 and 22:55). At other times they run less frequently.

Stansted Express trains make one stop at Tottenham Hale train station before arriving at Stansted Airport. The total train journey time is 47 minutes, making it a quick and efficient option for transport.

Tickets cost £22.50 for singles and £31.50 for return in express class and £36.00 for singles and £51.90 for return in first class if you buy train tickets online. Return tickets must be used within 30 days, and you must purchase tickets before boarding the train.

Discounts on Stansted Express train tickets are available for children, railcard holders, and frequent travellers. Groups of two or more can also get discounts when booking online.

easyBus from London to Luton Airport

Taking an easyBus coach is the cheapest way to get from London to Luton Airport.

The company offer a direct service from the city centre to the airport. The non-stop service departs from near the Baker Street underground station, which is on the Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Jubilee, and Bakerloo lines.

With ticket prices starting at £2.00 for singles, easyBus offer the lowest fares on coach transportation to Luton Airport. A good way to get the best price on your tickets is to travel at off-peak times. Ticket prices are generally lower in the very early mornings, around midday, and very late at night.

Once you have purchased your tickets online, make sure to print them out to bring with you on the bus. Your ticket will be valid for 60 minutes before and after your scheduled departure time, but you only have a guaranteed seat at the time you specified when booking. As such, make sure to arrive at the bus stop at least 10 minutes early.

Buses on this route have luggage holds for your belongings, so you can store your larger items and keep hand baggage with you at your seat.

The travel time on easyBus coaches from London to Luton is approximately 60 minutes. There are sometimes traffic delays or bus service interruptions, so make sure you leave yourself ample time to get to the airport before your flight.