Buses from London Victoria to Stansted Airport

Whether you're planning a long weekend in Berlin, have a study trip booked to Rome or are jetting off to a sun lounger in Spain, travelling from Victoria Coach Station to Stansted Airport makes the start of your journey so much easier.

Fast. Easy. Cheap. Get the best deals on bus transfers from London Victoria train station to Stansted Airport at Airport Bus Express. Hop on the bus at Victoria, and in under an hour and a half, you'll be checking in at Stansted Airport with no fuss, no hassle, and no worries.

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SMART TRAVEL

Getting to Stansted Airport from Victoria Station – why bus it?

Sure, you can book a seat on the Stansted Express and travel by train. It'll leave you shorter on holiday cash, though, and there's no guarantee that the seat you've booked will be vacant when you climb onboard. How about driving? Apart from the nightmare of London traffic, parking spaces at Stansted are in high demand and cost a fortune.

If you want door-to-door convenience, a guaranteed luxury seat and plenty of cash in your pocket, the natural choice is to travel by bus. With great deals on advanced and group bookings, it's the cheapest way to get from London Victoria to Stansted Airport.

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PREMIER HUB

London Victoria – the capital's premier transport hub

With Buckingham Palace just around the corner and the gorgeous St James' Park to stroll through while you wait for your bus, Victoria is a delightfully eclectic neighbourhood where artisan cafés and delis line the back streets.

In the station itself, don't forget to check out some of the authentic Victorian architecture that makes the station such an iconic London landmark. It's packed with 21st-century attractions too, including plenty of eateries, shops and rest areas.

The state-of-the-art announcements system makes it easy to find your coach stop at a glance, ensuring a smooth start to your journey.

Victoria Station area with Buckingham Palace visible in background and St James Park nearby

A7 SERVICE

Direct A7 service to Stansted Airport

London Victoria Coach Station is the starting point for most bus routes to major airports, including Stansted. It's within easy walking distance from the main overground and underground train stations, located at 164 Buckingham Palace Road.

The journey time between London Victoria and Stansted Airport is around an hour and 20 minutes. The main bus service to Stansted, the A7, runs both day and night and starts from Victoria Coach Station.

The A7 stops at Victoria Rail Station, Waterloo, Southwark, Whitechapel, Mile End, and Bow and then on to Stansted via the M11 motorway, providing convenient pickups across London.

A7 service bus with route map showing stops from Victoria through London to Stansted Airport

EARLY BIRD SAVINGS

The early bird gets the cheaper ticket

Book in advance with Airport Bus Express and you can save yourself a packet. Our easy-to-use, secure online booking system lets you book up to a month in advance, giving you the chance to make the most of amazing discounts and reduced ticket prices.

Travelling in a group of four or more? Everyone gets to save with our group booking discounts. The earlier you book, the more you save on your journey to Stansted Airport.

Feel free to pack those extra t-shirts because you get a generous luggage allowance of one soft carry-on bag measuring 45x35x20cm, plus a larger item up to 75x50x32cm and up to 20kg.

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PACK MORE

Pack everything you need

Feel free to pack those extra t-shirts because you get a generous allowance of one soft carry-on bag measuring 45x35x20cm. Added to that is the option to bring a larger item up to a maximum size of 75x50x32cm and up to 20kg that gets tucked away securely in the bus's luggage compartment.

Folding pushchairs and buggies are carried free of charge, making family travel convenient and hassle-free.

Our generous luggage policy ensures you can bring everything you need for your trip without worrying about extra charges or restrictions.

Family loading various sized suitcases and pushchairs into spacious bus luggage compartment

AIRPORT ARRIVAL

At Stansted Airport

You won't have to walk miles on arrival to get to the terminal because you're dropped off right next to the arrivals section. Step off your bus and through the door straight to check in and get through Passport and Security controls.

We always say it's better to get there early, so book a bus that gets you to the airport at least three hours before your plane takes off to keep those stress levels under control.

Once you're there, grab a coffee or a meal at one of the restaurants or cafés, chat with friends using the airport's free Wi-Fi network, or chill out in one of the lounges. Stansted Airport is fully wheelchair accessible.

Stansted Airport terminal entrance with bus drop-off point and passengers walking directly into terminal

Ready to travel from London Victoria to Stansted Airport?

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