Bus from Thaxted to Stansted Airport
2 direct routes · about 21 min · first bus 06:03, last bus 21:03 (weekdays).
Next buses to Stansted Airport as of 09:35
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Thaxted, 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 15 · no Sunday buses | 06:03 | 21:03 | Post Office (o/s) | Coach Station (Bay 13) | Broxted, Molehill Green & Takeley |
| 318 | Stephensons of Essex | ~21 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:03 | 16:03 | Post Office (o/s) | Coach Station (Bay 13) | Broxted, Molehill Green & Takeley |
Times are for the first boarding point in Thaxted 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 Thaxted 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 Thaxted to Stansted Airport?
2 routes run directly from Thaxted 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 Post Office (o/s) and get off at Coach Station (Bay 13), about 21 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Thaxted to Stansted Airport?
Around 21 minutes on the 316, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Broxted, Molehill Green, Takeley on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Thaxted to Stansted Airport?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:03 and the last around 21:03. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Thaxted to Stansted Airport?
Adult singles from Thaxted 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.