What is the cheapest way to get from Charing Cross to Stansted?

The cheapest way to get from Charing Cross to Stansted is to drive which costs £6 - £9 and takes 45 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Charing Cross to Stansted?

The fastest way to get from Charing Cross to Stansted is to drive which takes 45 min and costs £6 - £9.

How far is it from Charing Cross to Stansted?

The distance between Charing Cross and Stansted is 31 miles. The road distance is 25 miles.

How do I travel from Charing Cross to Stansted without a car?

The best way to get from Charing Cross to Stansted without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 1h 28m and costs £30 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Charing Cross to Stansted?

It takes approximately 1h 28m to get from Charing Cross to Stansted, including transfers.

Can I drive from Charing Cross to Stansted?

Yes, the driving distance between Charing Cross to Stansted is 25 miles. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Charing Cross to Stansted.

Where can I stay near Stansted?

There are 2262+ hotels available in Stansted.

Charing Cross to Stansted - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Charing Cross to Stansted by bus, taxi, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross to Geddes PlaceN21 / ...
2. Take the taxi from Geddes Place to Stansted
1h 28m
£32–134
Drive 24.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Charing Cross to Stansted24.8 mi
45 min
£7–9
Train
1. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Borough Green & WrothamLondon Charing Cross - Maidstone East / ...
1h 56m
£13–26
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Charing Cross to Stansted24.8 mi
45 min
£100–130

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Charing Cross to Stansted.

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Distance: 30.7 mi
Duration: 1h 28m

What companies run services between Charing Cross, Greater London, England and Stansted, England?

Southeastern operates a train from London Charing Cross to Borough Green & Wrotham every 4 hours. Tickets cost £13–26 and the journey takes 46 min.

Train operators

Bus operators

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