🚌 Bus from Bishops Stortford to Stansted Airport
10 direct routes · about 24 min · first bus 01:20, last bus 00:20 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 510 | Arriva Herts and Essex | ~24 min | 70 | 01:20 | 00:20 | Riverside (Stop R) |
| 509 | Arriva Herts and Essex | ~27 min | 42 | 05:56 | 19:23 | Riverside (Stop R) |
| 309 | Arriva Herts and Essex | ~33 min | 28 | 00:00 | 22:45 | Sainsbury's (o/s) |
| 7BI | Stephensons of Essex | ~61 min | 8 | 06:00 | 19:30 | Interchange (Stop E) |
| 42A | First Essex | ~19 min | 6 | 10:30 | 20:35 | Interchange (Stop E) |
| 7 | Central Connect | ~61 min | 5 | 08:15 | 17:15 | Interchange (Stop E) |
| 7A | Stephensons of Essex | ~62 min | 5 | 09:00 | 18:15 | Interchange (Stop E) |
| 7A | Central Connect | ~62 min | 5 | 09:00 | 18:45 | Interchange (Stop E) |
| 509A | Arriva Herts and Essex | ~43 min | 2 | 08:19 | 15:42 | High School (o/s) |
| 510A | Arriva Herts and Essex | ~39 min | 2 | 08:11 | 15:55 | High School (o/s) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Bishops Stortford on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Bishops Stortford to Stansted Airport?
10 routes run directly from Bishops Stortford to Stansted Airport: the 510 (Arriva Herts and Essex), the 509 (Arriva Herts and Essex), the 309 (Arriva Herts and Essex), the 7BI (Stephensons of Essex), the 42A (First Essex), the 7 (Central Connect), the 7A (Stephensons of Essex), the 7A (Central Connect), the 509A (Arriva Herts and Essex), the 510A (Arriva Herts and Essex).
How long does the bus take from Bishops Stortford to Stansted Airport?
Around 24 minutes on the 510, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Bishops Stortford to Stansted Airport?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 510) leaves around 01:20 and the last around 00:20. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Bishops Stortford to Stansted Airport?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.