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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Stansted Mountfitchet to Bristol
Cheapest price
$36
Average price
$39
Fastest journey
4 h 45 m
Average duration
4 h 52 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
199 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Stansted Mountfitchet to Bristol is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stansted Mountfitchet to Bristol will cost around $39 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $36.
Of the 3 buses that leave Stansted Mountfitchet for Bristol on Mon, Apr 06, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Apr 06 the direct buses cover the 199 km distance in an average of 4 h 52 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 45 m .
On Mon, Apr 06 the slowest buses will take 4 h 55 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.
7:55 PM4h55Stansted Mountfitchet12:50 AMBristol$361One-way0 transfers- 8:25 PM4h55Stansted Mountfitchet1:20 AMBristol$401One-way0 transfers
- 10:35 PM4h45Stansted Mountfitchet3:20 AMBristol$401One-way0 transfers
- 10:35 PM4h45Stansted Mountfitchet3:20 AMBristol$401One-way0 transfers
- 8:25 PM4h55Stansted Mountfitchet1:20 AMBristol$401One-way0 transfers
- 7:55 PM4h55Stansted Mountfitchet12:50 AMBristol$361One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Stansted Mountfitchet to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Stansted Mountfitchet to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 33m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, and a train costs an average of $33.
Distance: 123 miles (199 km)
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$40 Average price Cheapest | $69 Average price |
5h 0m Average total duration 4h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 3m Average total duration Fastest 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Stansted Mountfitchet to Bristol Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:10AM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:45AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:05PM | Arrival Time 02:20AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 03:20AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Live departures
Stansted Mountfitchet to Bristol bus times
The table below shows live departures for Stansted Mountfitchet to Bristol buses for today, Sunday, April 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| NX728 · NX200 | On time 4:15 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h30 | 8:45 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | |
| NX728 · NX202 | On time 6:15 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h10 | 10:25 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Stansted Mountfitchet to Bristol
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Buses from Stansted Mountfitchet to Bristol run on average 29 times per day, taking around 4h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $29 (€24) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 123 miles (199 km) distance in 4h 45m.
Distance 123 miles (199 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 (€24) |
Buses per day 29 |
Fastest bus 4h 45m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Bus providers: National Express from Stansted Mountfitchet to BristolYou can travel by bus between Stansted Mountfitchet to Bristol with National Express for as low as $29 (€24). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses from Stansted to Bristol
Travelers arriving at Stansted Airport in Essex and heading for the West Country can take frequent buses to Bristol from Stansted as an economical alternative to the train journey. The trip to Bristol requires one change en route, usually at Heathrow Airport, and the quickest journey times are just over four hours. With regular departures throughout the day from early morning until late at night, there is usually a bus available to coincide with flight arrivals.
Which bus companies travel from Stansted to Bristol?
The UK's national bus operator National Express provides services from Stansted Airport to Bristol. The National Express routes to the West Country city include one stop en route, with connections at Heathrow Airport or London Victoria Coach Station.
How long is the bus from Stansted to Bristol?
The quickest journey times on the 124-mile road route west from Stansted to Bristol are the National Express late afternoon and mid-evening departures, which take four hours and five minutes to reach Bristol Marlborough Street. Most journeys take between four hours and 30 minutes and five hours and 30 minutes although the overnight bus from Stansted takes more than ten hours to reach Bristol.
How many buses are there from Stansted to Bristol?
On weekdays and Saturdays, there are 19-20 daily connections between Stansted and Bristol, with departures from early morning and continuing roughly every hour until the final overnight service leaves the airport just before midnight. On Sundays, the service is a little more frequent, with 23 buses to Bristol from Stansted.
What are the departure and arrival stations for buses from Stansted to Bristol?
Departure bus station: Stansted Airport Bus station is located in front of the main airport terminal, next to the rail station, with local bus connections from Bishops Stortford and Stansted Mountfitchet. The airport departures hall has numerous cafes, restaurants, designer stores, business lounges, and free WiFi.
Arrival bus station: Bristol Marlborough Street Bus station is located on the north-east edge of the city center, close to the Broadmead shopping mall, served by local buses stopping nearby on Horsefair and Haymarket. Facilities at the station include a coffee shop, news vendor and taxi stand.
FAQs: Bus from Stansted Mountfitchet to Bristol
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stansted Mountfitchet to Bristol 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 Bristol, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- Clifton Suspension Bridge, an iconic 19th-century suspension bridge offering panoramic views of the Avon Gorge
- Bristol Cathedral, a historic cathedral with stunning Gothic architecture and serene gardens
- SS Great Britain, a restored 19th-century passenger steamship and museum located in the Great Western Dockyard
- Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, a museum featuring diverse collections of art, archaeology, and natural history
- St Nicholas Market, a vibrant market with a variety of food stalls, independent shops, and local crafts.
- Bristol Zoo Gardens, a family-friendly attraction with diverse animal exhibits
- Take a boat tour along the River Avon for unique views of the city
- Explore the street art in the Stokes Croft area, known for its vibrant murals and graffiti
- Visit the Arnolfini, a contemporary arts center with exhibitions and performances
- Enjoy a leisurely walk or picnic in Brandon Hill Park, home to the historic Cabot Tower.
- 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.
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- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
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- 10€ per additional bag.
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