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How to get fromCroydon to Stanstedby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Croydon to Stansted by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from East Croydon to London Victoriatrain train East Grinstead - London Victoria / ...
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Longfieldtrain train London Victoria - Dover Priory / ...
    1h 24m
    £46–69

  2. Drive  22.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Croydon to Stanstedcar car 22.4 mi
    37 min
    £6–9

  3. Bus, train, line 223 bus

    1. Take the bus from East Croydon Rail Station to Bromley South Stationbus bus Sl5
    2. Take the train from Bromley South to Meophamtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Station Road to Labour-in-Vain Roadbus bus 223
    2h 37m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Croydon to Stanstedtaxi taxi 22.4 mi
    37 min
    £100–120

  5. Line 367 bus, line 223 bus

    1. Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Bromley South Stationbus bus 367
    2. Take the bus from Station Road to Flagstone Pavingbus bus 223
    3h 19m

  6. Train, line 223 bus

    1. Take the train from London Blackfriars to Gravesendtrain train Luton - Rainham / ...
    2. Take the bus from Barrack Row to Flagstone Pavingbus bus 223
    3h 29m

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  • Distance: 39.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 24m

What companies run services between Croydon, England and Stansted, England?

You can take a train from East Croydon to Stansted via London Victoria and Longfield in around 1h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Flagstone Paving via Bromley South Station, Bromley South, Meopham, and Station Road in around 3h 19m.

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