Bus Stops
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London Stansted Airport
London Redbridge Station
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Additional Arrival Stop ID
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Bus from Stansted to London: Coach from £7.49

Coach Stansted Airport to London
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Express bus
Express coach

Budget-friendly express 
shuttle bus & coach services

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Departure every 30 minutes
Departures every 30 Min

Departures every 30 minutes, 
day and night

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Departure every 30 minutes
Just 50 minutes

30 minutes to London Redbridge

50 minutes to London Stratford  
90 minutes to Liverpool Street Station.

Coach Stansted Airport to London

 

Flibco provides a fast, direct, and affordable bus from Stansted Airport to London, ensuring a comfortable and stress-free journey to the city centre. 

Our coach to London stops at three key hubs - Redbridge Station, Stratford Station and Liverpool Street Station - major nodes from which many onward transport options run.
 

🕐   Timingevery 30 min
💳   Payment methodsCredit / debit card, PayPal, cash, Amazon Pay
📍   StopsStansted Airport – Stratford – Liverpool St. Station - Redbridge Station
⏳   Journey duration 

aprox. 30 min London Redbridge Station - Stansted Airport

aprox. 50 min London Stratford  –  Stansted  Airport

aprox. 90 min Liverpool St. Station  –  Stansted  Airport 

🎒    Luggage Included in the ticket price. T&Cs apply
💲   Pricefrom £7.49
👶   Children faresKids (4–13)  — from £4.99
Infants (0-3) — travel free


At Stratford Station:

  • Underground: Central and Jubilee lines
     
  • Rail: Elizabeth Line, Greater Anglia, Overground
     
  • DLR and Southeastern high-speed links from Stratford International
     

At Liverpool Street Station:

  • Central line: Ideal for reaching Oxford Street (shopping), the West End theatres, Notting Hill, and key East London areas. 
     
  • Circle line, Hammersmith & City line, Metropolitan line: Provide access to landmarks like the London Eye, Southbank, Trafalgar Square, Kensington, Paddington, Baker Street, and Wembley Park

     

Find out more about these two routes:
 

Please find out more about 

♿️ Accessibility and Inclusion for customers of our UK services

 

* Offer available for adults one-way tickets purchased on flibco.com and app. We reserve the right to change prices at any time. T&Cs apply

 

AIRPORT TRANSPORT: QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

How often do the shuttle buses run between London and Stansted Airport?

Flibco coaches operate every 30 minutes between Central London and London Stansted Airport. This offers you the flexibility to select a departure time that best suits your travel plans.

How much is a bus from Stansted to London?

Prices for a Flibco bus trip between London and Stansted Airport (and viceversa) start at around £7.49.


The exact price varies based on the time of booking and availability, but flibco.com consistently offers excellent value for a comfortable and stress-free journey, especially when purchased online.

What happens if my flight is late?

The ticket is valid for the entire day. You can use your ticket at any departure time on that day, even until 4:00 AM the following day.

How many pieces of luggage can I take with me?

You can carry as much luggage as you want. 1 hand luggage + 1 checked luggage per passenger are included in your booking for free:

- One piece of hand luggage which the passenger keeps with him/her during the transport:
Maximum size: 35 cm x 20 cm x 20 cm
Maximum weight: 10 kg

- One piece of luggage in the hold of the bus:
Maximum size: 55 cm x 85 cm x 40 cm 
Maximum weight: 25 kg

However, with a small extra surcharge, you can request to bring more luggage.

How long is a coach journey to London from Stansted?

The coach journey from Stansted Airport to London Stratford typically takes around 50 minutes, while to reach Liverpool Street Station it usually takes about 90 minutes. 

However, travel times can vary depending on traffic conditions. It's always advisable to allow some extra time, particularly during peak hours.

The cheapest Stansted Bus to London: find out the online promo

👶 Childrens' tickets to London city centre from Stansted: travelling with kids


Making family journeys simple.

 

— Infants (0–3 years) travel free when accompanied by an adult.
For every adult ticket purchased, you can book a free ticket for an infant under four (4). When selecting the number of people on your journey during the booking process, tick the box marked ‘infant’ if this is applicable.

— Children (4–13 years) get reduced fares at from £4.99.

— Ages 14+ pay the standard adult fare.


Car seats are not required, but seatbelts must be used where available.

All children under 14 must travel with an adult aged 18 or older.
Only one infant travels free per adult ticket.

Children aged 4–13 have the same luggage allowance as adults.

Need more details?
See official rules at the UK Government site.
 

 

👫 Made for Two: £7.50 each way when you travel together
 

Travelling with your partner or a friend? With Made for Two, two passengers booking together and travelling together from and to London Stansted Airport pay just £7.50* each way per person, based on a £15* return fare. 
Book on flibco.com by 20 December 2026 for travel up to 22 December 2026, at least 2 days before your journey. Whether it’s a weekend in Rome or a few days in the sun, it leaves more of your holiday budget for the trip itself.
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🧳 Off And Packing: Over 60s fares from £9
 

Aged 60 or over? With Off And Packing, you can travel by Flibco coach between London and Stansted Airport for £9* one way or £15* return. 
Book on flibco.com up to 23 days before you travel and bring proof of age, such as your passport, to show when you board. A city break, a long-awaited holiday or a visit to family and friends: whatever your plans, getting to the airport is the easy part.
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🎓 Student Escapes: Stansted from £5.75
 

With Student Escapes, student coach fares to London Stansted Airport start from just £5.75* each way and £11.50 return. Book on flibco.com at least 2 days before you travel and show your valid student ID when you board.
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*Terms and conditions apply. See each offer page for full details.
 

 
Looking for a comfortable and timely shuttle bus from Stansted to London? Our modern fleet ensures a smooth journey with flexible schedules.

 

bus from stansted to london



 

  • Comfortable Coaches: Enjoy state-of-the-art coaches designed for your comfort.
     
  • Regular Departures: Multiple daily departures are available for your convenience.
     
  • Family-Friendly Offers: Kids under 3 travel free (one child per paying adult).
     
  • Flexible Open Tickets: Travel at any time of the day.
     
  • Various Payment Options: We accept credit/debit cards, PayPal, cash, and Amazon Pay.
     

 

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Children
Children (4–13) — from £4.99

Infants (0-3) — travel free

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Open day ticket
Open day ticket

Each ticket is valid for the entire day for one journey 
(until 04:00 AM of the following day).