Bus from Victoria (London) to Stansted Airport
5 direct routes · about 125 min · night services A8 and A6 run 00:10–23:10.
Next buses to Stansted Airport as of 14:10
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Victoria, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A8 | National Express | ~125 min | 47 | Sat 47 · Sun 47 | 01:00 | 23:10 | Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) | Coach Station (Bay 7) | City of London |
| 826 | National Express | ~90 min | 4 | Fridays only | 08:00 | 19:00 | Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) | Coach Station (Bay 21) | Stratford |
| 813 | National Express | ~150 min | 3 | Fridays only | 09:00 | 17:00 | Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) | Coach Station (Bay 21) | Heathrow Airport |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · A6, 816
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A6 | National Express | ~135 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 00:10 | 00:50 | Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) | Coach Station (Bay 7) | South Hampstead |
| 816 | National Express | ~90 min | 2 | Fridays only | 12:00 | 20:00 | Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) | Coach Station (Bay 21) | Stratford |
Times are for the first boarding point in Victoria 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 A8 bus, 826 bus, 813 bus, A6 bus or 816 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Victoria to Stansted Airport?
5 routes run directly from Victoria to Stansted Airport: the A8 (National Express), the 826 (National Express), the 813 (National Express), the A6 (National Express), the 816 (National Express). The most frequent is the A8, 47 times each weekday — board at Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) and get off at Coach Station (Bay 7), about 125 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Victoria to Stansted Airport?
Around 125 minutes on the A8, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at City of London on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Victoria to Stansted Airport?
Only night services run directly: night services A8 and A6 run 00:10–23:10. Check the route timetables for which nights they run.
How much is the bus from Victoria 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.