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Journey Information
There are 4 intercity buses per day from Peterborough to Stansted. Traveling by bus from Peterborough to Stansted usually takes around 2 hours and 42 minutes, but the fastest National Express bus can make the trip in just one hour and 35 minutes.
Distance | 50 mi (80 km) |
Shortest duration | 1h 35m |
Cheapest price | $18.04 |
Trips per day | 2 |
Most frequent service | National Express |
Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Peterborough to Stansted?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Peterborough to Stansted. National Express connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
National Express | 4 | 2h 42m | $41.56 |
National Express is probably the UK's best-known bus company, offering intercity services to London, Manchester, Southampton, and Edinburgh. Onboard the single and double-decker vehicles, travelers enjoy a good amount of legroom – roomier than airlines have in coach class – alongside WiFi, restrooms, and air conditioning.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 2 hours and 42 minutes to cover the 80 kilometers from Peterborough to Stansted. However, the fastest bus only takes an hour and 35 minutes. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
The first bus leaves at 2:00am and the last bus leaves at 11:00am. To see the times for all buses from Peterborough to Stansted, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 4 scheduled buses that travel from Peterborough to Stansted every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. This includes 2 direct buses, where you can stay on the same bus without having to transfer to a connecting bus at any point during your trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Peterborough to Stansted; ticket prices start at $22.00.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Peterborough?
Main departure station: Queensgate Bus Station
Most buses depart from the main station in Peterborough.
All bus stations in Peterborough:
Queensgate Bus Station
Where does the bus arrive in Stansted?
Main arrival station: Stansted Airport London (STN)
All buses from Peterborough arrive at one main station in Stansted.
Bus stations in Stansted:
Stansted Airport London (STN)
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