Can I buy my ticket from London to Stansted Airport onboard my National Express coach?

Yes* you can, however it is always advisable to purchase your ticket in advance as services may be full due to pre-booked customers. If you would like to purchase a ticket onboard your coach from London to Stansted, please be aware of the following: Drivers can accept cash only. To avoid delays please ensure you have the correct change. If your journey from London to Stansted requires a change of coach, you must purchase a ticket on board each new coach. Please ensure you obtain a physical ticket from the driver which you should carry at all times. All our drivers should be able to sell tickets, although if there are ticketing facilities available they may refer you to the ticket office, to purchase your ticket. In addition, you can call the National Express Contact Centre on 08717 818181 between 10am and 6pm, 7 days a week. Calls cost 13p per minute plus your phone company's access charge. *Except at Heathrow Airport where tickets must be purchased from the ticket desk, ticket machine or in advance of travel.

What should I do if my flight is cancelled at short notice and I don't need to travel from London to Stansted by coach?

Contact your airline or travel insurer to recover the costs. If you have purchased 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.

I'm travelling from London to Stansted Airport. How much time should I allow before check-in for my flight?

When booking your coach from London to Stansted 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.

If our flight arrives early, is it possible to catch an earlier coach from Stansted to London?

Yes, we can help you do that. When arriving at Stansted airport, find a member of the National Express team and they will be happy to help 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.

I need to catch a coach from Stansted to London. What should I do if my flight is delayed?

We advise when booking a coach from Stansted Airport to 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. For peace of mind, our Change Coach Add-on is available when you book from our online 'add extras' page, allowing you to: - Board any available coach 12 hours before or 12 hours after your original departure time. - Amend your ticket to a new departure date – free of charge - Cancel up to 24 hours before departure and receive a refund Alternatively, 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.

I purchased a ticket for London to Stansted whilst booking a flight through the Ryanair website, but I have not received my ticket?

Tickets purchased through Ryanair.com for London to Stansted Airport transfers may take up to 24 hours to be delivered via e-mail. If, after 24 hours, you have still not received your National Express ticket please check your email’s 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.

Can I buy my ticket from London to Stansted Airport onboard my National Express coach?

Yes* you can, however it is always advisable to purchase your ticket in advance as services may be full due to pre-booked customers. If you would like to purchase a ticket onboard your coach from London to Stansted, please be aware of the following: Drivers can accept cash only. To avoid delays please ensure you have the correct change. If your journey from London to Stansted requires a change of coach, you must purchase a ticket on board each new coach. Please ensure you obtain a physical ticket from the driver which you should carry at all times. All our drivers should be able to sell tickets, although if there are ticketing facilities available they may refer you to the ticket office, to purchase your ticket. In addition, you can call the National Express Contact Centre on 08717 818181 between 10am and 6pm, 7 days a week. Calls cost 13p per minute plus your phone company's access charge. *Except at Heathrow Airport where tickets must be purchased from the ticket desk, ticket machine or in advance of travel.

What should I do if my flight is cancelled at short notice and I don't need to travel from London to Stansted by coach?

Contact your airline or travel insurer to recover the costs. If you have purchased 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.

I'm travelling from London to Stansted Airport. How much time should I allow before check-in for my flight?

When booking your coach from London to Stansted 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.

If our flight arrives early, is it possible to catch an earlier coach from Stansted to London?

Yes, we can help you do that. When arriving at Stansted airport, find a member of the National Express team and they will be happy to help 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.

I need to catch a coach from Stansted to London. What should I do if my flight is delayed?

We advise when booking a coach from Stansted Airport to 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. For peace of mind, our Change Coach Add-on is available when you book from our online 'add extras' page, allowing you to: - Board any available coach 12 hours before or 12 hours after your original departure time. - Amend your ticket to a new departure date – free of charge - Cancel up to 24 hours before departure and receive a refund Alternatively, 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.

I purchased a ticket for London to Stansted whilst booking a flight through the Ryanair website, but I have not received my ticket?

Tickets purchased through Ryanair.com for London to Stansted Airport transfers may take up to 24 hours to be delivered via e-mail. If, after 24 hours, you have still not received your National Express ticket please check your email’s 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.

London to Stansted Airport: Coach transfers, bus timetables & cheap tickets

Arrive in as little as 45 minutes | From £7 one-way* | Departures up to every 20 minutes

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We recommend arriving at the airport 3 hours before your scheduled flight departure time.

Great value

Book in advance and travel from just £7

Fast

Arrive at Stansted in as little as 45 minutes*, 24/7

Frequent

150+ services a day from London right to the airport terminal door

London-wide

Choose from 20+ convenient pick-up points across London

Reliable

We were trusted for over 8m airport transfers last year and have over 73,000 5* reviews on TrustPilot

Stress free

Get a guaranteed seat & a generous luggage allowance. No standing in the train aisles with your bags

The UK’s No.1 London to Stansted Airport Transfer

Get to Stansted Airport in as little as 45 minutes from just £7 one-way*, with over 150 services departing daily. Forget the stress of airport parking or dragging your bags through busy Tube stations - sit back in a guaranteed seat and let us handle the journey while you focus on the trip ahead.

With 20+ convenient stops across London, we pick you up closer to your starting point than the train. That means less walking, less hassle, and no lugging your suitcase up and down station stairs.

Every ticket comes with a guaranteed seat and flexible ticket options, with the freedom to travel on any similar service up to 3 hours either side of your booked departure time, subject to availability. We drop you right at the terminal door, making your airport transfer reliable from start to finish.

Why we recommend booking in advance


Why choose National Express? 🏆 The UK's No.1 choice: Named "Best Airport Transfer Service" at the British Transport Awards, trusted to complete over 8 million annual airport transfers and backed by more than 73,000 5-star Trustpilot reviews ⚡ Unrivalled frequency and fast transfers: We run 24/7 with over 150 daily services to Stansted Airport from London, with the first departure from Stratford at 00:15. Travel from Tottenham Hale to the terminal door in as little as 45 minutes ✔️ More stops and less walking: With 20+ convenient stops across London, we pick you up closer to your starting point than the train, with far less lugging your bags to a departure point ⭐ Guaranteed comfort and onboard facilities: Every ticket comes with a guaranteed seat. Travelling as a family? Each passenger can bring one large suitcase (up to 20 kg) for the hold and one item of hand luggage (up to 10 kg) onboard. Relax with free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning, and onboard toilets 💷 Great value for every traveller - Fares from just £7 one-way*. Save even more when you book a return ticket or enjoy 33% off for groups of four or more. By choosing us, you also avoid car drop-off charges at the airport

Why choose National Express?

🏆 The UK's No.1 choice: Named "Best Airport Transfer Service" at the British Transport Awards, trusted to complete over 8 million annual airport transfers and backed by more than 73,000 5-star Trustpilot reviews

⚡ Unrivalled frequency and fast transfers: We run 24/7 with over 150 daily services to Stansted Airport from London, with the first departure from Stratford at 00:15. Travel from Tottenham Hale to the terminal door in as little as 45 minutes

✔️ More stops and less walking: With 20+ convenient stops across London, we pick you up closer to your starting point than the train, with far less lugging your bags to a departure point

⭐ Guaranteed comfort and onboard facilities: Every ticket comes with a guaranteed seat. Travelling as a family? Each passenger can bring one large suitcase (up to 20 kg) for the hold and one item of hand luggage (up to 10 kg) onboard. Relax with free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning, and onboard toilets

💷 Great value for every traveller - Fares from just £7 one-way*. Save even more when you book a return ticket or enjoy 33% off for groups of four or more. By choosing us, you also avoid car drop-off charges at the airport

Up to 33% off group airport travel

Travelling to Stansted with friends or family? Enjoy a 33% discount on one-way tickets when you book for a group of 4 or more together. It is the smartest way to start your holiday for even less. Conditions apply. One-way journeys only.

Book your group travel here

Our London to Stansted Airport services and stops

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

A6 service: including Golders Green & Paddington

A8 service: including Liverpool Street, Tottenham Hale & Victoria

A9 service: including Liverpool Street & Stratford

Our London to Stansted network

We depart from more London destinations than anyone else. Choose from 20+ convenient stops across three direct routes, all with great connectivity from the London Underground. Find your nearest stop and plan your journey with ease using our handy route map, which includes recommended Tube connections.

London to Stansted route map

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Our London stops

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Other popular routes to Stansted Airport

Our London to Stansted network

We depart from more London destinations than anyone else. Choose from convenient stops across four direct routes, all with great connectivity from the London Underground. Find your nearest stop and plan your travel using our route map and Journey Planner.

Travelling to Stansted Airport

Starting your journey

We recommend arriving at your London stop at least 10 minutes before your coach is scheduled to depart. This allows plenty of time for smooth boarding and gives our drivers a chance to help load your luggage.

Track your coach in real-time

Use our Coach Tracker tool to see exactly where your coach is while you wait. It provides live location updates on your driver's progress, so you know exactly when to head to your stop.

Direct to the terminal door

We drop you right at the airport terminal door, making it the most convenient way to reach check-in with your bags. Travelling alone? Our drivers are happy to help load your bags into the hold, so there is no heavy lifting to worry about.

Planning your time

We recommend arriving at the airport at least 3 hours before your scheduled flight time. This gives you plenty of time to check in and clear security without any rush.

Stansted Coach Station and airport facilities

Our coach station is equipped with all the essentials, including toilets and refreshment points. You can find more details on our Stansted Airport coach station page. Once inside the terminal, you will have access to retail, dining, and relaxation options before you board your plane.

Travel to the airport from across the UK by coach with National Express

Your luggage allowance

Your ticket includes one large suitcase for the hold and one item of soft hand luggage to carry onboard. If you need a little more room for your trip, it is easy to pay for extra items when you book your ticket.

View our full luggage policy

Frequently asked questions

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*£9.50 one-way lead fare is available from select stops including Stratford, Liverpool Street & Tottenham Hale, subject to availability for travel until 13.09.2026 (fares correct as of 18.05.2026). Save £1.50 when logged into My Account.