Bus Barnstaple to London Stansted Airport (STN): Find cheap tickets

Compare all timetables for the shuttles from Barnstaple to London Stansted Airport

Here is a selection of the cheapest shuttle trips from the schedule from Barnstaple to London Stansted Airport from various bus operators like National Express for the next days.

today

$72

tomorrow

Wednesday

$49

Thursday

$49

Friday

$49

Saturday

$46

Sunday

$37

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	7h 35m	11:30 AM	Barnstaple	Bus Station	7:05 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station		Economy	$72	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Barnstaple (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 11:30:00 AM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 7:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $72 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m

Did you know that if you travel from Barnstaple to London Stansted Airport via Bristol, you can save more than $22? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  9h 40m
  
  0
  
  8:40 AM
  
  Barnstaple
  Bus Station
  
  12:05 PM
  
  Bristol
  Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $29
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Barnstaple (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 8:40:00 AM to Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 12:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
- National Express
  
  5h 50m
  
  0
  
  12:30 PM
  
  Bristol
  Coach Station
  
  6:20 PM
  
  London Stansted Airport
  Stansted Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $21
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 12:30:00 PM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 6:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
Travel time is 2h 5m longer, but you will save $22

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	9h 40m	8:40 AM	Barnstaple	Bus Station	6:20 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$49	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Barnstaple (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 8:40:00 AM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 6:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
National Express	8h 30m	6:00 AM	Barnstaple	Bus Station	2:30 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$67	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Barnstaple (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 6:00:00 AM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 2:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
National Express	7h 35m	11:30 AM	Barnstaple	Bus Station	7:05 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$67	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Barnstaple (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 11:30:00 AM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 7:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	9h 45m	8:40 AM	Barnstaple	Bus Station	6:25 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$49	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Barnstaple (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 8:40:00 AM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 6:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
National Express	8h 30m	6:00 AM	Barnstaple	Bus Station	2:30 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$70	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Barnstaple (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 6:00:00 AM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 2:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
National Express	7h 35m	11:30 AM	Barnstaple	Bus Station	7:05 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$76	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Barnstaple (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 11:30:00 AM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 7:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $76 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	9h 55m	8:30 AM	Barnstaple	Bus Station	6:25 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$49	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Barnstaple (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2026 8:30:00 AM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 6:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 55m
National Express	8h 30m	6:00 AM	Barnstaple	Bus Station	2:30 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$72	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Barnstaple (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2026 6:00:00 AM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 2:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $72 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
National Express	8h 20m	10:45 AM	Barnstaple	Bus Station	7:05 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$72	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Barnstaple (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2026 10:45:00 AM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 7:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $72 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	9h 22m	8:40 AM	Barnstaple	Bus Station	6:02 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$46	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Barnstaple (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2026 8:40:00 AM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/1/2026 6:02:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 22m
National Express	8h 10m	6:15 AM	Barnstaple	Bus Station	2:25 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$70	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Barnstaple (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2026 6:15:00 AM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/1/2026 2:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
National Express	7h 10m	11:30 AM	Barnstaple	Bus Station	6:40 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$76	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Barnstaple (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2026 11:30:00 AM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/1/2026 6:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $76 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	9h 22m	8:40 AM	Barnstaple	Bus Station	6:02 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$37	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Barnstaple (United Kingdom) at 8/2/2026 8:40:00 AM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/2/2026 6:02:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 22m
National Express	8h 10m	6:15 AM	Barnstaple	Bus Station	2:25 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$72	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Barnstaple (United Kingdom) at 8/2/2026 6:15:00 AM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/2/2026 2:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $72 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
National Express	7h 10m	11:30 AM	Barnstaple	Bus Station	6:40 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$77	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Barnstaple (United Kingdom) at 8/2/2026 11:30:00 AM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/2/2026 6:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $77 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m

Facts about the bus from Barnstaple to London Stansted Airport (STN)

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 2 times every day by bus from Barnstaple to London Stansted Airport in one click! Book your bus ticket from Barnstaple to London Stansted Airport starting from $37!

Cheapest Bus	$37
Fastest Bus	7h 10m
Earliest Bus	11:30 AM
Latest Bus	11:30 AM
Daily Bus Routes	2 Ø
Distance	193.1 miles
Bus Companies	National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Barnstaple to London Stansted Airport

Every day, 2 buses from 1 bus companies leave Barnstaple for London Stansted Airport: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/27/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/26

Monday 07/27

$46

Tuesday 07/28

Wednesday 07/29

$49

Thursday 07/30

$49

Friday 07/31

$49

Saturday 08/01

$46

Sunday 08/02

$37

Monday 08/03

$46

Tuesday 08/04

Wednesday 08/05

Thursday 08/06

$49

Friday 08/07

$54

Saturday 08/08

$49

Sunday 08/09

$43

Monday 08/10

$43

Tuesday 08/11

$46

Wednesday 08/12

$49

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

Sunday 08/16

Monday 08/17

Tuesday 08/18

$49

Wednesday 08/19

Thursday 08/20

Friday 08/21

$49

Saturday 08/22

How to save money travelling from Barnstaple to London Stansted Airport

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Barnstaple to London Stansted Airport in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Barnstaple to London Stansted Airport, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Barnstaple to London Stansted Airport are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Barnstaple and London Stansted Airport

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Barnstaple and London Stansted Airport.

Bus Station

Silver St

Stansted Bus Station

Terminal Rd N

Service and Comfort on the bus from Barnstaple to London Stansted Airport

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Barnstaple to London Stansted Airport? Or which bus companies serve the route Barnstaple to London Stansted Airport? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Barnstaple to London Stansted Airport bus

How much does a Barnstaple London Stansted Airport bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $37 and takes 9h 22m to reach London Stansted Airport. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Barnstaple to London Stansted Airport?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $37 and $77. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to London Stansted Airport.

On average, how many connections are available from Barnstaple to London Stansted Airport each day?

Every day, the Barnstaple to London Stansted Airport bus route is served by approximately 2 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Barnstaple to London Stansted Airport take?

The fastest shuttle from Barnstaple to London Stansted Airport is offered by National Express and takes 7h 10m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $76. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first shuttle from Barnstaple to London Stansted Airport?

The earliest bus arriving in London Stansted Airport from Barnstaple starts at 11:30 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last shuttle from Barnstaple to London Stansted Airport?

The latest bus trip departing from Barnstaple for London Stansted Airport starts at 11:30 AM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Barnstaple London Stansted Airport route?

When traveling by shuttle from Barnstaple to London Stansted Airport, passengers can travel with National Express. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Barnstaple and London Stansted Airport?

You can check all the direct connections between Barnstaple and London Stansted Airport by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express.

What can I take with me on the Barnstaple to London Stansted Airport bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Barnstaple London Stansted Airport bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a shuttle that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Barnstaple London Stansted Airport bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the shuttle from Barnstaple to London Stansted Airport on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Barnstaple to London Stansted Airport

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Barnstaple and to London Stansted Airport

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Barnstaple and to London Stansted Airport. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!