Bus from Stansted Airport to Thaxted
2 direct routes · about 21 min · first bus 06:30, last bus 21:30 (weekdays).
Next buses to Thaxted as of 08:10
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 316 | Stephensons of Essex | ~21 min | 14 | Sat 16 · no Sunday buses | 06:30 | 21:30 | Coach Station (Bay 13) | The Guildhall (o/s) | Takeley, Molehill Green & Broxted |
| 318 | Stephensons of Essex | ~21 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:30 | 07:30 | Coach Station (Bay 13) | The Guildhall (o/s) | Takeley, Molehill Green & Broxted |
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 316 bus or 318 bus timetable.
Fares from Stansted Airport to Thaxted
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 Stansted Airport to Thaxted?
2 routes run directly from Stansted Airport to Thaxted: the 316 (Stephensons of Essex), the 318 (Stephensons of Essex). The most frequent is the 316, 14 times each weekday — board at Coach Station (Bay 13) and get off at The Guildhall (o/s), about 21 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Stansted Airport to Thaxted?
Around 21 minutes on the 316, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Takeley, Molehill Green, Broxted on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Stansted Airport to Thaxted?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:30 and the last around 21:30. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Stansted Airport to Thaxted?
Adult singles from Stansted Airport to Thaxted: £2.80 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.