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

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

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

today

$21

tomorrow

$21

Wednesday

$24

Thursday

$21

Friday

$20

Saturday

$21

Sunday

$25

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 5m	12:50 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	6:55 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 12:50:00 PM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 6:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
National Express	5h 50m	3:35 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	9:25 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 3:35:00 PM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 9:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
National Express	5h 50m	4:05 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	9:55 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 4:05:00 PM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 9:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
National Express	5h 40m	4:45 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	10:25 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 4:45:00 PM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 10:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
National Express	5h 35m	6:15 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	11:50 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 6:15:00 PM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 0m	11:20 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	5:20 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 11:20:00 AM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 5:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
National Express	5h 50m	12:30 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	6:20 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	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
National Express	5h 50m	2:45 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	8:35 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 2:45:00 PM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 8:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
National Express	5h 55m	3:30 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	9:25 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 3:30:00 PM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 9:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
National Express	6h 10m	4:15 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	10:25 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 4:15:00 PM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 10:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 10m	6:00 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	12:10 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 6:00:00 AM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
National Express	6h 0m	11:20 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	5:20 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 11:20:00 AM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 5:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
National Express	5h 50m	12:30 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	6:20 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 12:30:00 PM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 6:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
National Express	5h 55m	1:00 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	6:55 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 1:00:00 PM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 6:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
National Express	5h 50m	2:45 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	8:35 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 2:45:00 PM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 8:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 28m	7:47 AM	Bristol	Black Boy Hill	2:15 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from Black Boy Hill, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 7:47:00 AM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 2:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 28m
National Express	6h 48m	10:12 AM	Bristol	Black Boy Hill	5:00 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from Black Boy Hill, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 10:12:00 AM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 48m
National Express	6h 26m	7:49 AM	Bristol	Clifton Down	2:15 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from Clifton Down, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 7:49:00 AM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 2:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 26m
National Express	6h 46m	10:14 AM	Bristol	Clifton Down	5:00 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from Clifton Down, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 10:14:00 AM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 46m
National Express	5h 55m	12:30 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	6:25 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 12:30:00 PM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 6:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 28m	8:17 AM	Bristol	Black Boy Hill	2:45 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from National Express goes from Black Boy Hill, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2026 8:17:00 AM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 2:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 28m
National Express	6h 58m	10:27 AM	Bristol	Black Boy Hill	5:25 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from National Express goes from Black Boy Hill, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2026 10:27:00 AM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 5:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 58m
National Express	6h 38m	12:42 PM	Bristol	Black Boy Hill	7:20 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from National Express goes from Black Boy Hill, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2026 12:42:00 PM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 7:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 38m
National Express	6h 23m	2:12 PM	Bristol	Black Boy Hill	8:35 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from National Express goes from Black Boy Hill, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2026 2:12:00 PM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 8:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 23m
National Express	6h 0m	6:10 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	12:10 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2026 6:10:00 AM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	5h 5m	3:45 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	8:50 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2026 3:45:00 AM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/1/2026 8:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
National Express	5h 40m	6:30 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	12:10 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2026 6:30:00 AM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/1/2026 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
National Express	5h 35m	11:30 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	5:05 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2026 11:30:00 AM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/1/2026 5:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
National Express	5h 35m	12:00 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	5:35 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2026 12:00:00 PM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/1/2026 5:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
National Express	5h 32m	12:30 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	6:02 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2026 12:30:00 PM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/1/2026 6:02:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 32m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	5h 5m	3:45 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	8:50 AM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 8/2/2026 3:45:00 AM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/2/2026 8:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
National Express	5h 40m	6:30 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	12:10 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 8/2/2026 6:30:00 AM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/2/2026 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
National Express	5h 40m	8:30 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	2:10 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 8/2/2026 8:30:00 AM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/2/2026 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
National Express	5h 35m	11:30 AM	Bristol	Coach Station	5:05 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 8/2/2026 11:30:00 AM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/2/2026 5:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
National Express	5h 35m	12:00 PM	Bristol	Coach Station	5:35 PM	London Stansted Airport	Stansted Bus Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Bristol (United Kingdom) at 8/2/2026 12:00:00 PM to Stansted Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/2/2026 5:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m

Frequency of bus connections between Bristol and London Stansted Airport

See here how frequent the connections between Bristol and London Stansted Airport are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 35 daily buses from Bristol to London Stansted Airport. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 17 daily coaches between Bristol and London Stansted Airport.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 78 buses from Bristol to London Stansted Airport, while Night sees the fewest connections between Bristol and London Stansted Airport, with 12 offers.

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

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 28 times every day by bus from Bristol to London Stansted Airport in one click! Book your bus ticket from Bristol to London Stansted Airport starting from $20!

Cheapest Bus	$20
Fastest Bus	3h 55m
Earliest Bus	12:30 PM
Latest Bus	9:15 PM
Daily Bus Routes	28 Ø
Distance	124.8 miles
Bus Companies	National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Bristol to London Stansted Airport

Every day, 28 buses from 1 bus companies leave Bristol 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

$21

Tuesday 07/28

$21

Wednesday 07/29

$21

Thursday 07/30

$21

Friday 07/31

$21

Saturday 08/01

$23

Sunday 08/02

$25

Monday 08/03

$21

Tuesday 08/04

$21

Wednesday 08/05

$21

Thursday 08/06

$21

Friday 08/07

$21

Saturday 08/08

$21

Sunday 08/09

$21

Monday 08/10

$21

Tuesday 08/11

$21

Wednesday 08/12

$21

Thursday 08/13

$20

Friday 08/14

$21

Saturday 08/15

$21

Sunday 08/16

$21

Monday 08/17

$20

Tuesday 08/18

$21

Wednesday 08/19

Thursday 08/20

$21

Friday 08/21

$21

Saturday 08/22

The cheapest time to travel from Bristol to London Stansted Airport

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Bristol to London Stansted Airport, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $20, Friday is the cheapest day for a bus from Bristol to London Stansted Airport. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $21.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Bristol to London Stansted Airport, with $20. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $21.

How to save money travelling from Bristol 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 Bristol 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 Bristol 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 Bristol to London Stansted Airport are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Bristol and London Stansted Airport

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

UWE

Coldharbour Lane

Bond Street

Bond Street 34

Coach Station

Cannon Street/Whitson St

Clifton Down

Whiteladies Road 1-3

University Queens Rd

Queens Road

Stansted Bus Station

Terminal Rd N

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

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

FAQs about the Bristol to London Stansted Airport bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $20 and takes 6h 28m to reach London Stansted Airport. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $20 and $60. 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 Bristol to London Stansted Airport each day?

Every day, the Bristol to London Stansted Airport bus route is served by approximately 28 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest shuttle from Bristol to London Stansted Airport is offered by National Express and takes 3h 55m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $38. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in London Stansted Airport from Bristol starts at 12:30 PM. 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 Bristol to London Stansted Airport?

The latest bus trip departing from Bristol for London Stansted Airport starts at 9:15 PM. 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 Bristol London Stansted Airport route?

When traveling by shuttle from Bristol 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 Bristol and London Stansted Airport?

You can check all the direct connections between Bristol 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 Bristol 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 Bristol 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 Bristol 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 Bristol to London Stansted Airport on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Bristol and to London Stansted Airport

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