The cheapest and fastest buses from Oxford to London Stansted Airport
Cheapest price
$56
Average price
$60
Fastest journey
3 h 40 m
Average duration
3 h 49 m
Buses per day
28
Distance
105 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Oxford to London Stansted Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Oxford to London Stansted Airport will cost around $60 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $56.
Of the 28 buses that leave Oxford for London Stansted Airport on Thu, Apr 02, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Apr 02 the direct buses cover the 105 km distance in an average of 3 h 49 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 40 m .
On Thu, Apr 02 the slowest buses will take 4 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
NX423 · NXA84:45 AM4h55Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station9:40 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station$561One-way1 transfer
OLOXT · NXA88:58 AM5h17Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station2:15 PMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station$601One-way1 transfer
OLOXT · NXA88:30 PM4h30Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station1:00 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station$601One-way1 transfer
OLOXT · NXA87:30 PM4h50Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station12:20 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station$601One-way1 transfer
OLOXT · NXA84:45 PM5h10Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station9:55 PMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station$601One-way1 transfer
NX73712:50 AM3h40Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station4:30 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station$621One-way0 transfers
NX7374:05 AM3h40Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station7:45 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station$621One-way0 transfers
NX7376:50 PM3h50Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station10:40 PMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station$621One-way0 transfers
NX73711:40 AM3h50Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station3:30 PMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station$681One-way0 transfers
NX7376:05 AM4h05Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station10:10 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station$621One-way0 transfers
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Compare bus and train for Oxford to London Stansted Airport
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Oxford to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a train costs an average of $24.
Distance: 65 miles (105 km)
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$47 Average price Cheapest | $74 Average price |
4h 18m Average total duration 3h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Oxford to London Stansted Airport Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:50AM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:05AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:58AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 5h17 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:27AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 5h13 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:21PM | Arrival Time 07:02PM | Duration 4h41 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:34PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 5h11 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:48PM | Arrival Time 07:29PM | Duration 4h41 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:58PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 5h07 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:24PM | Arrival Time 07:59PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:48PM | Arrival Time 08:29PM | Duration 4h41 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:03PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 4h47 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:43PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 4h37 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:23PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 4h37 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:33PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 4h52 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:03PM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 4h42 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:03PM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 4h42 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Live departures
Oxford to London Stansted Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Oxford to London Stansted Airport buses for today, Wednesday, April 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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NX737 | 10:40 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 3h50 | 2:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX737 | 12:45 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h10 | 4:55 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX737 | 3:25 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h05 | 7:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX737 | 5:50 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 3h50 | 9:40 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX737 | Delayed 5:05 AM 11:50 PMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 3h40 | 9:10 AM 9:10 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
OLOXT · NXA8 | On time 12:00 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h30 | 4:30 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
OLOXT · NXA8 | On time 1:00 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h20 | 5:20 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX737 | Delayed 5:05 AM 3:05 AMOxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 3h40 | 9:10 AM 9:10 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX423 · NXA8 | On time 3:45 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h55 | 8:40 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX737 | On time 5:05 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h05 | 9:10 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
OLOXT · NXA8 | On time 5:40 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 5h30 | 11:10 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX737 | On time 7:00 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h20 | 11:20 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
OLOXT · NXA8 | On time 7:20 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 5h20 | 12:40 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX737 | On time 10:40 AM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 3h50 | 2:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX737 | On time 12:45 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h10 | 4:55 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX737 | On time 3:25 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 4h05 | 7:30 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX737 | On time 5:50 PM Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station | 3h50 | 9:40 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Oxford to London Stansted Airport
Buses from Oxford to London Stansted Airport run on average 45 times per day, taking around 3h 48m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $26 (€21) but you can travel from only $24 (€20) by train.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:45, the last at 23:15. The fastest bus covers the 65 miles (105 km) distance in 3h 50m.
Distance 65 miles (105 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€21) |
Buses per day 45 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 3h 50m |
First bus 4:45 AM |
Last bus 11:15 PM |
Bus providers: National Express from Oxford to London Stansted AirportYou can travel by bus between Oxford to London Stansted Airport with National Express for as low as $24 (€20). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Oxford to London Stansted Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Oxford to London Stansted Airport by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London Stansted Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Oxford to London Stansted Airport
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Nero (in the station)
- The Four Candles (0.2 km)
- The White Rabbit (0.3 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the waiting area.
- Bus: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 27, 28, 31, 35, 36, 40, 41, 44, 46, 63, 66, 70, 77, 100, 280, 500, S1, S2, S3, S5, S8, S9, X3, X13, X32, X39, X40, X90
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