Bus from Stratford New Town to Stansted Airport
3 direct routes · about 50 min · the A9 runs 24 hours.
Next buses to Stansted Airport as of 13:12
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Stratford New Town, 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 | ~50 min | 72 | Sat 72 · Sun 72 | 24 hours | Stratford City Bus Station (Stop 20) | Coach Station (Bay 7) | — | |
| 826 | National Express | ~55 min | 4 | Fridays only | 08:35 | 19:35 | Stratford City Bus Station (Stop 20) | Coach Station (Bay 21) | — |
| 816 | National Express | ~55 min | 2 | Fridays only | 12:35 | 20:35 | Stratford City Bus Station (Stop 20) | Coach Station (Bay 21) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Stratford New Town 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 Stratford New Town to Stansted Airport?
3 routes run directly from Stratford New Town to Stansted Airport: the A9 (National Express), the 826 (National Express), the 816 (National Express). The most frequent is the A9, 72 times each weekday — board at Stratford City Bus Station (Stop 20) and get off at Coach Station (Bay 7), about 50 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Stratford New Town to Stansted Airport?
Around 50 minutes on the A9, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Stratford New Town to Stansted Airport?
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 Stratford New Town to Stansted Airport?
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.