There are 6 ways to get from London to London Stansted Airport (STN) by train, bus, taxi, car, towncar or shuttle
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London to London Stansted Airport (STN) by train
The train journey time between London and London Stansted Airport (STN) is around 49 min and covers a distance of around 37 miles. Operated by Stansted Express and Greater Anglia, the London to London Stansted Airport (STN) train service departs from London Liverpool Street and arrives in Stansted Airport. Typically 288 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from London to London Stansted Airport (STN) is to bus which costs £4 - £7 and takes 1h 22m.
The quickest way to get from London to London Stansted Airport (STN) is to taxi which costs £180 - £220 and takes 44 min.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from London Liverpool Street Station station and arriving at Stansted Airport London. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 22m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from London Liverpool Street and arriving at Stansted Airport. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 49 min.
It is 31 miles from London to London Stansted Airport (STN). It is approximately 34.1 miles to drive.
The best way to get from London to London Stansted Airport (STN) without a car is to train which takes 49 min and costs £15 - £27.
The train from London Liverpool Street to Stansted Airport takes 49 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
London to London Stansted Airport (STN) bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Liverpool Street Station.
London to London Stansted Airport (STN) train services, operated by Stansted Express, depart from London Liverpool Street station.
The best way to get from London to London Stansted Airport (STN) is to train which takes 49 min and costs £15 - £27. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £4 - £7 and takes 1h 22m.
- Distance: 31.4 miles
- Duration: 49 min
What companies run services between London, England and London Stansted Airport (STN), England?
Stansted Express operates a train from London Liverpool Street to Stansted Airport every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £18 - £27 and the journey takes 49 min. Greater Anglia also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Liverpool Street Station to Stansted Airport London every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £4 - £7 and the journey takes 1h 22m.
- Phone
- 0345 600 7245
- customerrelations@abelliogreateranglia.co.uk
- Website
- stanstedexpress.com
Train from London Liverpool Street to Stansted Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18 - £27
- Website
- Stansted Express
- Standard
- £19
- First
- £27
- Business
- £26
- Website
- greateranglia.co.uk
Train from London Liverpool Street to Stansted Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £15 - £24
- Website
- greateranglia.co.uk
- Schedules at
- ojp.nationalrail.co.uk
National Express Coaches are a quick and convenient way of travelling around the UK. Over 550 National Express coaches run on Britain's roads every day, serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express Coaches carry around 19 million passenger journeys every year. For added convenience, National Express operate coach services to all major UK airports 24 hours per day, and is on its way to being 100% wheelchair accessible. The company also has a 24-hour control centre that receives a GPS signal to update on location, speed and the temperature inside coaches, ensuring the smoothest journey possible.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +44 08717 818178
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from London Liverpool Street Station to Stansted Airport London
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4 - £7
- Website
- National Express
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- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Estimated price
- £180 - £220
Gipsy Hill Cabs Airport Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 8659 9999
- Website
- gipsyhillminicabs.co.uk
Tranzitt
- Phone
- +44 203 950 8070
- Website
- tranzitt.co.uk
Topcars minicab
- Phone
- +44 20 8520 1112
- Website
- topcarsminicab.co.uk
The Keen Group
- Phone
- +44 20 8875 4994
- Website
- thekeengroup.co.uk
Taxisnetwork
- Phone
- +44 20 3603 4135
- Website
- taxisnetwork.com
Station Cars Surrey
- Phone
- +44 20 8546 5555
- Website
- stationcarsnetwork.co.uk
Station Cars London
- Phone
- +44 20 8778 7878
- Website
- stationcarslondon.com
One-Number Taxi
- Phone
- +44 871 871 8710
- Website
- the-london-taxi.com
Ola UK
- Phone
- +44 77 8745 4870
- Website
- olacabs.com
MyLifyt London Taxi
- Phone
- +44 20 7005 0090
- Website
- mylifyt.com
London City Airport Taxis
- Phone
- +44 20 3740 1947
- Website
- londoncityairportcab.co.uk
Licenced London Taxi
- Phone
- +44 20 3633 1777
- Website
- licensedlondontaxi.co.uk
Dial-A-Cab
- Phone
- +44 20 7253 5000
- Website
- dialacab.co.uk
Com Cab
- Phone
- +44 20 7908 0271
- Website
- comcab.co.uk
Celine Travel Ltd
- Phone
- +44 20 8050 3595
- Website
- celine-minicab.co.uk
Minicabs North London
- Phone
- +44 208 226 5472
- Website
- minicabsnorthlondon.co.uk
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- On demand
Towncar from London to London Stansted Airport
- Estimated price
- £101
Shuttle from London to London Stansted Airport
- Estimated price
- £79
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More Questions & Answers
London to London Stansted Airport (STN) bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Stansted Airport London station.
London to London Stansted Airport (STN) train services, operated by Stansted Express, arrive at Stansted Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between London to London Stansted Airport (STN) is 34 miles. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from London to London Stansted Airport (STN).
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