Bus from Takeley to Stansted Airport
10 direct routes · 2–15 min · first bus 04:29, last bus 03:17 (weekdays).
Next buses to Stansted Airport as of 13:19
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Takeley, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 509 | Arriva Herts and Essex | ~7 min | 31 | Sat 27 · Sun 8 | 06:13 | 19:43 | Chestnut Way (adj) | Coach Station (Bay 15) | — |
| X20 | First Essex | ~7 min | 19 | Sat 19 · Sun 20 | 04:29 | 02:29 | Canfield Road (adj) | Coach Station (Bay 14) | — |
| 333 | Central Connect | ~10 min | 17 | Sat 18 · Sun 18 | 05:17 | 03:17 | Canfield Road (adj) | Coach Station (Bay 14) | — |
| 316 | Stephensons of Essex | ~2 min | 14 | Sat 15 · no Sunday buses | 06:22 | 21:22 | High House (o/s) | Coach Station (Bay 13) | — |
| 305 | Stephensons of Essex | ~5 min | 13 | Sat 13 · no Sunday buses | 07:18 | 19:30 | Chestnut Way (adj) | Coach Station (Bay 13) | — |
| 7 | Central Connect | ~3 min | 5 | Sat 5 · no Sunday buses | 09:13 | 18:13 | High House (opp) | Coach Station (Bay 13) | — |
| 7A | Central Connect | ~3 min | 5 | Sat 5 · no Sunday buses | 10:03 | 19:44 | High House (opp) | Coach Station (Bay 13) | — |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 509A, 318, 332
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 509A | Arriva Herts and Essex | ~8 min | 2 | weekdays only | 08:55 | 16:14 | Chestnut Way (adj) | Coach Station (Bay 15) | — |
| 318 | Stephensons of Essex | ~2 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:22 | 16:22 | High House (o/s) | Coach Station (Bay 13) | — |
| 332 | Central Connect | ~15 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:35 | 08:35 | Canfield Road (adj) | Coach Station (Bay 14) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Takeley 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 509 bus, X20 bus, 333 bus, 316 bus, 305 bus, 7 bus, 7A bus or 318 bus timetable.
Fares from Takeley to Stansted Airport
- £2.80 adult single on the 509 and 509A (Arriva Herts and Essex)
- £2.50 adult single on the 333 and 332 (Central Connect)
- £2.40 adult single on the 316 and 318 (Stephensons of Essex)
- £1.50 adult single, £2.30 return on the 7 (Central Connect)
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 Takeley to Stansted Airport?
10 routes run directly from Takeley to Stansted Airport: the 509 (Arriva Herts and Essex), the X20 (First Essex), the 333 (Central Connect), the 316 (Stephensons of Essex), the 305 (Stephensons of Essex), the 7 (Central Connect), the 7A (Central Connect), the 509A (Arriva Herts and Essex), the 318 (Stephensons of Essex), the 332 (Central Connect). The most frequent is the 509, 31 times each weekday — board at Chestnut Way (adj) and get off at Coach Station (Bay 15), about 7 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Takeley to Stansted Airport?
Between 2 minutes on the 316 and 15 on the 332, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Takeley to Stansted Airport?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:29 and the last around 03:17. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Takeley to Stansted Airport?
Adult singles from Takeley to Stansted Airport: £2.80 on the 509 and 509A (Arriva Herts and Essex); £2.50 on the 333 and 332 (Central Connect); £2.40 on the 316 and 318 (Stephensons of Essex); £1.50 on the 7 (Central Connect). 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.