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Bus Transfers: Stansted Airport to/from Victoria/Liverpool Street/Stratford Station by National Express

National Express bus traveling on a countryside road between Stansted Airport and London Victoria Station.
National Express bus crew checking tickets of passengers at Stansted Airport, London.
man from crew loading luggage for the passengers onto a National Express Bus
Passengers on National Express bus traveling from Stansted Airport to London Victoria Station

Enjoy seamless bus transfers from Stansted Airport to Victoria Station, Liverpool Street Station, or Stratford Station with flexible schedules.

    • This comfortable and cost-efficient option takes you from Stansted Airport to Victoria Station, Liverpool Street Station, or Stratford Station in less than 2 hours.

    • With the National Express bus terminal right outside the exit terminal of the airport, enjoy a convenient boarding spot as buses arrive every 20 mins.

    • Stay connected with free Wi-Fi and convenient charging ports available onboard.

    • Don't worry about flight delays as your tickets remain valid for an entire day.

    • Explore London further with the well-connected stations offering taxi stands, cycle stands, and easy access to tube lines."

  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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  • With 24/7 journeys available from Stansted Airport and Victoria Station, Liverpool Street Station, and Stratford Station, you can choose a time closest to the arrival time of your flight. The bus will go through many popular spots, including Bow, Mile End, Whitechapel, Southwark, Waterloo, London Victoria Railway Station, and, the destination, London Victoria Coach Station.

    A shared bus transfer is the most affordable and comfortable option. Enjoy spacious seats, and dedicated luggage racks to keep all your bags. Since the National Express bus station is just across the airport exit terminal, you will have to walk barely any distance before you reach the bus itself. With several stops around the city, and you can choose to get off at a convenient location. Due to its proximity to all the famous attractions of the city, Victoria Station is one of the busiest spots of the city, with a railway terminus and numerous bus stops.

    The towering Big Ben can be seen in the distance as you get close to the destination. Westminster Abbey, one of the finest examples of Gothic Architecture in the United Kingdom is also visible on the banks of the Thames. Buckingham Palace, in white marble, surrounded by rows of vibrant blossoms and extensive gardens is one of the most beautiful sights in London. If you are lucky, you may even catch a glimpse of the changing of the guard!

  • Schedule

    From Stansted Airport to Victoria Station

    • First bus: 12:01am

    • Last bus: 11:40pm

    • Frequency: 15-20mins

    From Stansted Airport to Liverpool Street Station

    • First bus: 12:15am

    • Last bus: 11:55pm

    • Frequency: 20mins

    From Stansted Airport to Stratford Station

    • First bus: 12:05am

    • Last bus: 11:35pm

    • Frequency: 20mins

    From London Victoria Station

    • First bus: 12:03am

    • Last bus: 11:33pm

    • Frequency: 15-20mins

    From Liverpool Street Station

    • First bus: 1:30am

    • Last bus: 11:20pm

    • Frequency: 20mins

    From Stratford Station

    • First bus: 1:15am

    • Last bus: 11:25pm

    • Frequency: 20mins

    Accessibility

    • The trains are wheelchair accessible.

    Additional information

    • Please pay attention to the local displays and loudspeaker announcements.

    • Clear signs are present for you to navigate to the Stansted Express easily and quickly. After you pass customs, it'll take you less than 5 mins to reach the station, which is present in the terminal building.

    • Please note that the timings of bus departure will be approximately 20 mins before or after the timeslot selected at the next stage of booking.

    • Each guest is allowed two medium-sized suitcases (70cm x 30cm x 45cm) or one large suitcase (75cm x 50cm x 32cm) – each weighing no more than 20kg, plus a small piece of hand luggage.

    • Please note that there may be extra charges of £8 per bag for excess luggage.

    • Your tickets will be emailed to you instantly.

    • These e-tickets can simply be downloaded on your phone as a PDF.

    • Skip the queues at the ticket machine and breeze straight through the gates by scanning your ticket on your phone.

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