Travel easily from London Stratford City Bus Station to Stansted Airport with our convenient direct bus service. Enjoy a smooth, affordable ride that takes the stress out of airport transfers — no more costly taxi fares or confusing train changes.
With reliable timetables and attractive fares, this route is ideal for both holidaymakers and business passengers.
Catch our frequent, punctual coach directly from Stratford Station and reach Stansted Airport comfortably and on time.
| 🕐 Timing | every 30 min |
|---|---|
| 💳 Payment methods | Credit / debit card, PayPal, cash, Amazon Pay. We accept credit card and cash except when paying on board with drivers as they only accept credit card payments. |
| 📍 Stops | Stansted 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 |
| 💲 Price | from £7.49 |
| 👶 Children fares | Kids (4–13) — from £4.99 Infants (0-3) — travel free |
| 🎓 Student fares | £8.50 one way or £11.50 return |
Student Escapes: Mile End, Whitechapel and East London to Stansted for £8.50
With Student Escapes, students travel by Flibco coach to Stansted Airport for £8.50 one way or £11.50 return (£5.75 each way). Book on flibco.com at least 2 days before you travel and show your valid student ID when you board. From Stratford the coach takes about 50 minutes to the airport, around 40 minutes less than from Liverpool Street. It leaves from Coach Stop 20 on Montfichet Road, by Stratford City Bus Station (Stratford-Westfield, E20 1EG).
Where to board from your campus or halls
| Your journey | Tube / rail | Changes | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mile End to Stansted Airport (Queen Mary) | Central line, 1 stop | None | Stratford |
| Bethnal Green to Stansted | Central line, 2 stops | None | Stratford |
| Whitechapel to Stansted Airport (QMUL Whitechapel) | Elizabeth line, 1 stop | None | Stratford |
| New Cross (Goldsmiths) | Overground to Whitechapel, then Elizabeth line | 1 | Stratford |
Good to know
- Early flights and late landings: coaches run every 30 minutes, day and night.
- Going home for the holidays? One hand bag (10 kg) and one hold bag (25 kg) are included.
- Flight delayed? Your ticket is valid all day, until 4:00 the next morning.
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