Buses from London Stratford to Stansted Airport

When you're jetting off to a sun-drenched island holiday, going on city break, visiting friends or relatives in Berlin or are off to Europe for business, you want to be absolutely certain that you'll get to Stansted on time. Book your airport transfers with Airport Bus Express and take all the worry out of that vital first part of your journey.

You can book a bus transfer to and from Stratford to Stansted Airport online with just a couple of clicks. With a guaranteed seat, low cost, and none of the hassle you get when you're catching the train, taking the bus is the better way to travel.

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FAST CONNECTIONS

The Stansted to Stratford bus route - a fast connection from the heart of the East End

Stratford has always been a major transport hub and is the primary location for London to Stansted bus services. Not only are you closer to your destination than from other traditional bus and coach centres in London, but Stratford is easy to get to using both underground and overground rail services.

Parking is plentiful and cheaper than in other areas of London, too.

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TRANSPORT LINKS

London Underground connections

Stratford Underground station connects to the London Underground Central Line, Jubilee Line, and the Docklands Light Railway service, allowing you to access the Stratford transport hub from across London and the South East of England.

Stratford Underground is connected to the Elizabeth Line, which is bringing new and faster connections to this part of London. Stratford International station is served by high speed rail services from where you can reach King's Cross/St Pancras in under 10 minutes and also key destinations in Kent in south east England in under an hour.

You will also find plenty of local bus services that takes you into the city centre, across east London and out towards Ilford, Romford and Barking.

Our Stratford bus stop is conveniently located next to taxi and private hire pick up points. Complete your journey with a private hire vehicle such as Uber or Bolt, or jump in an official London Black Cab.

RETURN JOURNEYS

Arriving back in the UK – Stansted Airport to Stratford bus transfers

After that trip abroad, the Stansted Airport to Stratford bus route takes you back into the heart of London with ease. No matter what time of the day or night you arrive back in the UK, bus transfers are a fast, affordable and convenient way to get into London.

With departures from right outside the terminal, there's no waiting, no walking for miles to catch a bus, and no hassle.

If you're visiting London for business and flying into Stansted, you can pre-book a Stansted Airport to London Stratford bus transfer online, taking the stress out of travel to one of the busiest and most vibrant cities in the world.

FASTER JOURNEYS

Cut out the traffic – catch the bus from Stratford to Stansted Airport

The location of the East London transport hub means that the bus from London Stratford to Stansted Airport is not as badly impacted by London's notorious traffic congestion and has easier access to the motorway route M11.

Stansted Airport is located off of Junction 8 on the M11, giving you a travel time of around 45 minutes, both to and from the airport. For the vast majority of the route you will be travelling on a fast-moving motorway.

With services running 24 hours a day, seven days a week, there is always a connection available no matter when your flight leaves. Our booking platform offers a selection of affordable bus transfer options with some of the UK's biggest transport providers.

LOCAL AREA

About Stratford

The 2012 Olympics brought a new lease of life to this East End borough, and today, Stratford is one of the most vibrant locations in the capital. With easy access to the Central Line, it's always been a popular residential area, with elegant Edwardian terraced houses and wide, tree-lined streets.

Today, this location has become even more exciting. For sports lovers, it's the home of the London Aquatic Centre, the London Stadium which is home to the football club West Ham United, and the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

Adjacent to the underground and rail station you will find Westfield Stratford City, the largest shopping mall in Europe and the new lifestyle destination for East London.

The facelift that brought so much diversity and renewed energy to Stratford has also opened it up as a tourist destination, with attractions such as the exciting ArcelorMittal Orbit. Stratford also has its more tranquil side, with plenty of green spaces and parks and the leafy peace and quiet of Epping Forest within easy driving distance.

JOURNEY DETAILS

The journey

The bus from London Stratford to Stansted Airport is a non-stop service which takes around 50 minutes.

Coaches arrive and depart from our designated coach bays in front of the main airport terminal waiting area, cafe and toilets. You're just a short walk from the arrival area.

How much does it cost?

Stratford to Stansted Airport bus ticket cost vary depending on the date of your chosen service and how far you book in advance. Visit our online booking page to see the exact prices for your chosen bus date and time.

How much luggage can I take?

Each adult or child passenger can take one large suitcase (or two medium-sized suitcases) and one small piece of soft hand luggage. Be sure to check your flight luggage allowance with your airline before setting off to the airport.

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