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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain train London Victoria - Ashford International / ...
    1h 56m
    £15–23

  2. Drive 24.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from London to Stanstedcar car 24.8 mi
    45 min
    £7–9

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from London to Stanstedtaxi taxi 24.8 mi
    45 min
    £100–130

  4. Train, line 429 bus

    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Swanleytrain train London Victoria - Gillingham / ...
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station Azalea Drive to The Portobello Innbus bus 429 / ...
    2h 42m

  5. 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
    2h 49m

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

Southeastern operates a train from London Victoria to Borough Green & Wrotham hourly. Tickets cost £15–23 and the journey takes 46 min.

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