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London Stansted Airport to London (Stansted) — Transport Guide 2026

Stansted (STN) is 40 miles northeast of London — Ryanair + easyJet hub. Stansted Express to Liverpool Street £23 in 45-50 min. National Express + Airport Bus Express coaches £8-14 to central London.

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Last updated: 2026-08

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Cheapest
Airport Bus Express (£8-12)
Fastest
Stansted Express — 45 min to Liverpool St

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Stansted Express to Liverpool Street

train · Best for: Fastest to Central London
Cost
£23 advance / £26 anytime
Time
45-50 min
Frequency
Every 15-30 min · 05:00-24:00

National Express A6/A9 to Victoria

bus · Best for: Budget + Victoria/Baker St drop-off
Cost
£10-14
Time
90 min to Victoria
Frequency
Every 20-30 min · 24/7

Airport Bus Express (formerly Terravision)

bus · Best for: Cheapest to Central
Cost
£8-12
Time
75-90 min
Frequency
Every 20-30 min

Metered taxi / minicab

taxi · Best for: Late arrivals + groups
Cost
£110-160 to Central
Time
75-120 min
Frequency
On-demand

Uber / Bolt

ride share · Best for: App-based door-to-door
Cost
£80-140
Time
75-120 min
Frequency
On-demand

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Frequently asked

How far is London Stansted Airport from London (Stansted)?
London Stansted Airport (STN) is 64 km from London (Stansted) city centre.
What is the cheapest way from STN to London (Stansted)?
Airport Bus Express (£8-12)
What is the fastest way from STN to London (Stansted)?
Stansted Express — 45 min to Liverpool St