What is the cheapest way to get from London to Stansted?

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

What is the fastest way to get from London to Stansted?

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

How far is it from London to Stansted?

The distance between London and Stansted is 34 miles. The road distance is 25 miles.

How do I travel from London to Stansted without a car?

The best way to get from London to Stansted without a car is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs £3 - £25.

How long does it take to get from London to Stansted?

It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from London to Stansted, including transfers.

Can I drive from London to Stansted?

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

Where can I stay near Stansted?

There are 2294+ hotels available in Stansted.

London to Stansted - 4 ways to travel via train, line 223 bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from London 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 Victoria to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain London Victoria - Ashford International / ...
1h 55m
£3–25
Train, line 223 bus
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ebbsfleet Internationaltrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
2. Take the bus from Barrack Row to Labour-in-Vain Roadbus 223
2h 11m
Drive 24.8 mi
1. Drive from London to Stanstedcar 24.8 mi
45 min
£7–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from London to Stanstedtaxi 24.8 mi
45 min
£100–130

London to Stansted by train and bus

10Weekly Services

1h 55mAverage Duration

£3Cheapest Price

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Distance: 34.3 mi
Duration: 1h 55m

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

Southeastern operates a train from London Victoria to Borough Green & Wrotham hourly. Tickets cost £3–25 and the journey takes 45 min.

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