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 33 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 train which takes 1h 56m and costs £13 - £26.

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

It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from Charing Cross to Stansted, including transfers.

Train or bus from Charing Cross to Stansted?

The best way to get from Charing Cross to Stansted is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs £13 - £26. Alternatively, you can bus and line 223 bus, which costs and takes 3h 12m.

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 2224+ hotels available in Stansted.

Charing Cross to Stansted - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 223 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Charing Cross to Stansted by train, bus, car, or taxi

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Borough Green & WrothamLondon Charing Cross - Maidstone East / ...
1h 56m
£13–26
Drive 24.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Charing Cross to Stansted24.8 mi
45 min
£7–9
Bus, line 223 bus
1. Take the bus from Trafalgar Square to Bromley South StationN3
2. Take the bus from Station Road to Labour-in-Vain Road223
3h 12m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Charing Cross to Stansted24.8 mi
45 min
£100–130
Train, line 223 bus
1. Take the train from London Charing Cross to GravesendLondon Charing Cross - Gravesend / ...
2. Take the bus from Barrack Row to Flagstone Paving223
2h 50m

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Distance: 33.1 mi
Duration: 1h 56m

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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trafalgar Square to Labour-in-Vain Road via Bromley South Station, Bromley South, Meopham, and Station Road in around 3h 12m.

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