Airlink

Essex Airlink

Welcome aboard Essex Airlink!

Frequent flyer or first-timer, Essex Airlink is the travel hack you need! Skip the parking fees, leave the car at home, and just hop on board for an easy, budget-friendly ride to Stansted.

On board, you’ll find roomy seats with lots of legroom and space galore for your bags—because, hey, we know you’ve got travel essentials (and maybe a few “just in case” items, too!). And if you score a seat on one of our double-deckers, head upstairs for the best views and a comfy table to settle in.

Early flight? Late return? No problem! Essex Airlink runs every day from dawn till late, making us the perfect choice for business travellers on the go. Catch up on work, power nap, or just recharge while we get you to Stansted.

So leave the car at home and skip those pricey airport parking fees! With the Government's £2 fare cap on all our Airlink routes, getting to the airport has never been easier—or more affordable.

Download the First Bus App for helpful tools - plan your adventure with our Journey Planner, track your bus live on a map, or buy your bus ticket before you travel.

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Our Services

Three routes, three easy ways to reach the airport!

  • X10: connecting Basildon, Wickford and Chelmsford to Stansted.
  • X20: from Colchester via Braintree to Stansted.
  • X30: connecting Southend, Southend Airport, Rayleigh, and Chelmsford to Stansted.

Whichever route you choose, Essex Airlink makes your airport journey simple and comfortable!

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For more information about each service, head over to their dedicated pages by clicking the tabs below.