Buses from London Paddington to Stansted Airport

Travel with ease from the centre of London to one of the UK's busiest airports. At Airport Bus Express, we make it easy to book a bus to and from London Paddington and Stansted Airport online. Not only is it quicker, easier, and more convenient, but it's cheaper, too.

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SMART CHOICE

The smart way to travel to Stansted

How do you get from central London to Stansted? By train? Too busy. By car? Too slow. By taxi? Too expensive. By bus? That's the ticket! Start things moving with a guaranteed seat from London Paddington, with no holiday money-eating parking fees or expensive train and taxi charges.

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Modern airport express bus departing from central London with city skyline background

CENTRAL HUB

Paddington Station – The Bear Essentials

You may not see any Peruvian bears wandering around Paddington Station, but you'll see a huge number of international travellers all using this busy location to get to and from the capital. Paddington Station is particularly important for travellers coming in from the south and west of England.

The coach stops are located at Eastbourne Terrace, opposite Cleveland Terrace, and just a short distance from both the overground and underground lines. As Paddington Station is a very busy transport hub, there are plenty of staff to help should you need assistance.

If you've got a little bit of time to spare, go and check out the adorable Paddington Bear statue on Platform 1, or take a short stroll to Little Venice nearby.

Busy Paddington Station concourse with Victorian architecture and international travelers

DIRECT ROUTE

Direct A6 service to Stansted Airport

Paddington Station to Stansted Airport is served by several routes, with the journey time from Paddington Station to Stansted Airport taking around an hour and 20 minutes, depending on the traffic and time of day.

Stansted Airport from Paddington Station is served by the A6 service. This route starts at London Paddington Station and calls at Marble Arch, Baker Street, St John's Wood, Finchley Road Underground Station, Finchley Road Overground Station, Golders Green and Stansted Airport bus station.

The direct route ensures you reach the airport efficiently with convenient stops throughout North London.

A6 service bus showing route display from Paddington to Stansted Airport

SECURE & SAVE

Secure your seat with early booking

Book a ticket through Airport Bus Express from Paddington Station to Stansted Airport or vice versa, and you'll have a smooth, hassle-free, and comfortable experience onboard a luxury coach.

Book online, and you could save even more money, especially if you arrange your ticket a month in advance. If you're travelling in a group of more than four, everyone saves with Airport Bus Express ticket bookings with significant group discounts.

Pack your essentials into carry-on soft luggage measuring 45x35x20cm, and stow everything else into a larger item up to 75x50x32cm and up to 20kg in the luggage compartment.

Group of friends with luggage celebrating savings on group bus booking

EXPLORE NEARBY

Discover Little Venice while you wait

If you've got a little bit of time to spare before your bus departure, take a short stroll to Little Venice nearby, where you'll find plenty of canalside cafés and restaurants. This charming area offers a peaceful contrast to the bustling station atmosphere.

Don't forget to check out the adorable Paddington Bear statue on Platform 1 – a perfect photo opportunity before you start your journey to Stansted Airport.

The area around Paddington offers plenty of dining and shopping options, making your wait time enjoyable and productive.

Picturesque Little Venice canal boats and waterside cafes near Paddington

AIRPORT ARRIVAL

At Stansted Airport

Everyone has to go through Passport and Security controls, so to make sure you're not rushing to check in for your flight, we advise getting to the airport three hours before your flight's due. Don't worry, there's plenty to do to keep you occupied while you wait.

Enjoy free Wi-Fi throughout the airport, plenty of cafés and restaurants for a bite to eat, and quiet lounges to chill out. If you need assistance, let your airline know in advance. Stansted Airport is fully wheelchair accessible.

Buses from Stansted Airport to Paddington Station depart from stops located a short distance from the Arrivals area, making your return journey just as convenient.

Stansted Airport interior showing modern facilities, cafes and departure lounges

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