Bus from Saffron Walden to Stansted Airport
2 direct routes · about 46 min · first bus 05:38, last bus 20:38 (weekdays).
Next buses to Stansted Airport as of 15:02
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Saffron Walden, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 316 | Stephensons of Essex | ~46 min | 14 | Sat 15 · no Sunday buses | 05:38 | 20:38 | High Street (S-bound) | Coach Station (Bay 13) | Debden, Thaxted, Broxted, Molehill Green & Takeley |
| 318 | Stephensons of Essex | ~51 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:33 | 15:33 | High Street (S-bound) | Coach Station (Bay 13) | Debden, Thaxted, Broxted, Molehill Green & Takeley |
Times are for the first boarding point in Saffron Walden on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 316 bus or 318 bus timetable.
Fares from Saffron Walden to Stansted Airport
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Saffron Walden to Stansted Airport?
2 routes run directly from Saffron Walden to Stansted Airport: the 316 (Stephensons of Essex), the 318 (Stephensons of Essex). The most frequent is the 316, 14 times each weekday — board at High Street (S-bound) and get off at Coach Station (Bay 13), about 46 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Saffron Walden to Stansted Airport?
Around 46 minutes on the 316, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Debden, Thaxted, Broxted, Molehill Green and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Saffron Walden to Stansted Airport?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:38 and the last around 20:38. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Saffron Walden to Stansted Airport?
Adult singles from Saffron Walden to Stansted Airport: £3.00 on the 316 and 318 (Stephensons of Essex). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.