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London to Stansted Airport Transfers

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

Great value
Great value

Book in advance and travel from just £7 one-way*

Fast
Fast

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

Frequent
Frequent

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

London-wide
London-wide

Choose from 20+ convenient pick-up points across London

Reliable
Reliable

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

Hundreds of destinations
Hundreds of destinations

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 Transfer: Fast, frequent and great value

Get to Stansted Airport in as little as 45 minutes from just £7 one-way*, with over 150 services departing daily. Because we operate 24/7, we are the reliable choice for those early morning or late night flights.

With 20+ convenient stops across London, we can pick you up closer to your starting point, giving you more choice and far less walking with your luggage.

Enjoy a stress-free journey with a guaranteed seat and flexible ticket options. With the freedom to travel three hours either side of your booked time, we are the perfect choice if you are running slightly late or your plans change. We drop you right at the terminal door, making your airport transfer simple and reliable.

Secure our best value fares

Lock in our lowest prices from £7 one-way* by booking early and avoid the ticket queues at the stop. You can save even more money on your overall journey when you book a return ticket.

  

Guarantee your seat

Our coaches depart frequently, but popular services can sell out. Booking in advance ensures you have a seat on a set service and helps guarantee a timely arrival at the airport.

 

Total peace of mind

You can travel on any similar high-frequency service to Stansted Airport 3 hours before or after your booked journey time, subject to availability. For further flexibility, our Fully Flexible ticket option allows for unlimited amendments right up until your scheduled departure time. Alternatively, you can add ‘Change & Go’ for £5 one-way to board any coach 12 hours either side of your booked time.

  

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🏆 The UK’s No.1 choice

We are the nation’s largest airport transfer service and were recently named "Best Airport Transfer Service" at the British Transport Awards. Trusted to complete over 8 million annual journeys, we are 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. Travel from Tottenham Hale to direct to the terminal door in as little as 45 minutes.

  

✔️ More stops and less walking

With 20+ convenient stops right across London, we can pick you up closer to your starting point than the train. This provides you with more choice and far less walking with your luggage.

  

Guaranteed comfort and onboard facilities

Every ticket comes with a guaranteed seat and a generous luggage allowance. Relax with free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning, and onboard toilets.

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 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.

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 - 49 times a day

  • Golders Green

  • Tottenham Hale

  • Finchley Road and Frognal

  • Finchley Road Station

  • St Johns Wood

  • Baker Street

  • Paddington

  • Victoria Rail Station

  • Victoria Coach Station

A8 service - 47 times a day

  • Tottenham Hale

  • Stamford Hill

  • De Beauvoir Town/Dalston

  • Shoreditch

  • Liverpool Street

  • Southwark

  • Waterloo

  • Victoria Rail Station

  • Victoria Coach Station

A9 service - 72 times day

  • Stratford

  • Canary Wharf

  • Bow

  • Mile End

  • Whitechapel

  • Liverpool Street

  • Bethnal Green

Departs up to every 30 minutes throughout the day. This route serves key locations across West and Northwest London, picking you up much closer to your starting point than the train.

First coach: 00:35. Last coach: 23:35. Distance: 65 kilometers (from Paddington).

  

London stops include:

Paddington, Baker Street, St. John’s Wood, Finchley Road, Finchley Road & Frognal, and Golders Green.

Departs up to every 30 minutes throughout the day. Connecting the heart of the city and major transport hubs directly to the airport door.

First coach: 01:00. Last coach: 23:10. Distance: 67 kilometers (from Victoria).

 

London stops include:

Victoria (Central London), Waterloo, Southwark, Liverpool Street, Shoreditch, Dalston, Stamford Hill, and Tottenham Hale.

Departs up to every 20 minutes throughout the day. Our most frequent link from East London, offering a fast and reliable transfer to the airport.

First coach: 00:15. Last coach: 23:50. Distance: 49 kilometers (from Stratford).

 

London stops include:

Whitechapel, Liverpool Street, Bethnal Green, Mile End, Bow, Canary Wharf, and Stratford.

Coach Stations

For detailed information on our London and Stansted Airport coach stations and their amenities, please visit the web pages provided below:

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 ensures a smooth boarding process and gives our drivers plenty of time to help load your luggage.

Direct to the terminal door

We drop you right at the airport door, saving you the long walk from the train station. It is the most convenient and stress-free way to reach the terminal with your bags.

Planning your time

To ensure your trip gets off to a flying start, we recommend arriving at the airport at least three 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 world-class retail, dining, and relaxation options to enjoy before you board your plane.

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. We also suggest checking your airline’s specific luggage allowance before you travel to ensure a smooth transition from coach to cabin.

View our full luggage policy

Frequently asked questions

The first coach leaves from London Victoria Coach Station at 0.30am, arriving at Stansted Airport Coach Station at 2.10am.

The last coach leaves from London Victoria Coach Station at 23.30pm, arriving at Stansted Airport Coach Station at 1.10am.

A one-way journey from London to Stansted Airport is available from £7*.

Our fastest coach journeys from London to Stansted Airport take 45 mins from our Tottenham Hale stop.

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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T&C: *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 23.03.2026 for travel between 23.03.2026 - 19.07.2026.
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