Bus from Stansted Airport to Stratford New Town
3 direct routes · about 55 min · the A9 runs 24 hours.
Next buses to Stratford New Town as of 14:07
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Stansted Airport, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A9 | National Express | ~55 min | 72 | Sat 72 · Sun 72 | 24 hours | Coach Station (Bay 26) | Stratford City Bus Station (Stop X) | — | |
| 826 | National Express | ~50 min | 4 | Fridays only | 08:30 | 19:15 | Coach Station (Bay 21) | Stratford City Bus Station (Stop X) | — |
| 816 | National Express | ~50 min | 2 | Fridays only | 09:30 | 17:00 | Coach Station (Bay 21) | Stratford City Bus Station (Stop X) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Stansted Airport 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 826 bus or 816 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Stansted Airport to Stratford New Town?
3 routes run directly from Stansted Airport to Stratford New Town: the A9 (National Express), the 826 (National Express), the 816 (National Express). The most frequent is the A9, 72 times each weekday — board at Coach Station (Bay 26) and get off at Stratford City Bus Station (Stop X), about 55 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Stansted Airport to Stratford New Town?
Around 55 minutes on the A9, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Stansted Airport to Stratford New Town?
There is no first or last bus: the A9 runs 24 hours. Check the route timetable for how often they run overnight.
How much is the bus from Stansted Airport to Stratford New Town?
This is a long-distance coach service, so the England £3 bus fare cap does not apply — nor do local bus tickets or passes. Coach operators set their own fares and price by demand, so booking further ahead is usually much cheaper than buying on the day.