Stansted Airport to London: Coach transfers, bus timetables & cheap tickets
Great value
Book in advance and travel from just £7
Fast
Arrive at London in as little as 45 minutes*, 24/7
Frequent
Departing up to every 9 minutes to London, from right outside the terminal door
London-wide
20+ convenient drop-off points, getting you closer to your home or hotel
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 Stansted Airport to London Transfer
Arrive in London in as little as 45 minutes from just £7 one-way*, with coaches departing up to every 9 minutes from right outside the terminal door. Forget queuing for train tickets or squeezing into crowded carriages with your suitcase - step off your flight, board your coach, and relax in a guaranteed seat all the way to your London drop-off.
With 20+ convenient drop-off points across London, we get you closer to your home or hotel than the train, meaning far less walking and hauling luggage through busy stations. Our three direct routes cover West, Northwest, North, East, and Central London, with excellent connectivity to the London Underground at every stop.
Every ticket includes a guaranteed seat and the freedom to travel on any similar service up to 3 hours either side of your booked departure, so delays at passport control or baggage reclaim are never a problem. For even more flexibility, add Change & Go for just £5 one-way to board any coach within a 12-hour window, or choose a Fully Flexible ticket for unlimited amendments up to your scheduled departure time. We pick you up directly from the terminal door and run 24/7, so whether your flight lands at 2 am or 2 pm, there is always a coach waiting.
Our Stansted Airport to London network
We drop off at more London locations than anyone else. Departing from right outside the terminal, you can choose from 20+ convenient stops across three direct routes, all with excellent connectivity to the London Underground. Use our route map and Journey Planner to find the best stop for your home or hotel and identify the quickest onward connections. Planning a return trip? See our London to Stansted service.
Departing from Stansted Airport
Finding your coach
Our coach station is just a short walk from the arrivals hall. Follow the signs and head to your departure bay at least 10 minutes before your coach is due to depart, giving our drivers time to help load your luggage. Travelling alone? Your driver will help load and unload your bags, so there is no heavy lifting to worry about.
Track your coach in real-time
Use our Coach Tracker tool on nationalexpress.com to see exactly where your driver is before you head to the bay. Live location updates help you plan your time and avoid waiting around unnecessarily.
Direct from the terminal door
We depart from steps outside the arrivals hall, so there are no shuttle buses or long walks to a remote station. Just collect your bags, follow the signs, and board your coach.
Planning your time
After landing, allow time for immigration, baggage collection, and the short walk to the coach station. Your standard ticket includes a flexible travel window, so there is no rush if you are held up - simply board whichever departure suits you best.
Stansted Airport coach station and onward connections
The coach station is equipped with toilets and refreshment points. For full details on the layout and facilities, visit our Stansted Airport coach station page. Before heading to the station, the terminal offers plenty of options to grab a snack or drink after your flight. Once you arrive at your London stop, you will find excellent connections to the Underground and local bus networks to complete the final leg of your journey.
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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.