Transport at STN

18 transport

18 ways to get to and from London: Coach · Bus · Rideshare · Internal shuttle · Train · Hotel shuttle · Taxi · Hackney carriage.

Options

Modes

Coach

5 options

~Advertised around 50–70 min Stansted–Stratford and 75–90 min to Liverpool Street

Online promos often around £10–£12 one-way

Bus

4 options

~Journey times vary widely by origin; 30–70 min to nearby Essex towns is typical

Typical local bus fares reported around £3–£6 depending on distance and tickets

Rideshare

3 options

~Around 60–90 min to central London similar to other car options

User anecdotes suggest fares slightly under Uber for some trips, often £70–£130 to central London depending on surge

Internal shuttle

1 option

~Expect roughly 10–20 min each way including shuttle ride and waiting

Free for a limited time window (often around 1 hour) in designated car parks; charges apply if overstayed

Train

2 options

~Around 50–60 min to Liverpool Street on typical stopping patterns

Often a few pounds cheaper than branded Stansted Express for comparable journeys; exact fare depends on ticket type

Hotel shuttle

1 option

~Typically 5–10 min between nearby hotels and the terminal

Commonly around £3–£5 per person each way based on hotel reviews

Taxi

1 option

~30-60 min

Varies by distance

Hackney carriage

1 option

~About 60–90 min to central London in typical conditions

Many rank quotes in reviews fall in the £120–£160 range to central London

Name	Time	Cost
Airport Bus Express Coach	Advertised around 50–70 min Stansted–Stratford and 75–90 min to Liverpool Street	Online promos often around £10–£12 one-way	→
Arriva 133 Bus	Journey times vary widely by origin; 30–70 min to nearby Essex towns is typical	Typical local bus fares reported around £3–£6 depending on distance and tickets	→
Bolt Rideshare	Around 60–90 min to central London similar to other car options	User anecdotes suggest fares slightly under Uber for some trips, often £70–£130 to central London depending on surge	→
Bus and Coach Services Bus	Varies by route	Varies by route	→
First Essex X30 Bus	About 1 hr Chelmsford–Stansted and up to ~2 hr Southend–Stansted in typical conditions	User reports suggest roughly £10–£15 for Southend–Stansted; cheaper for shorter hops	→
Free Drop Off Internal shuttle	Expect roughly 10–20 min each way including shuttle ride and waiting	Free for a limited time window (often around 1 hour) in designated car parks; charges apply if overstayed	→
Greater Anglia stopping services Train	Around 50–60 min to Liverpool Street on typical stopping patterns	Often a few pounds cheaper than branded Stansted Express for comparable journeys; exact fare depends on ticket type	→
Hotel Hoppa‑style shuttles Hotel shuttle	Typically 5–10 min between nearby hotels and the terminal	Commonly around £3–£5 per person each way based on hotel reviews	→
National Express A6 Coach	Advertised about 1 hr 30 min Stansted–Paddington; can be longer in heavy traffic	Advance fares frequently around £10–£15 one-way in user reports	→
National Express A8 Coach	Roughly 1 hr 10–1 hr 30 min advertised; traffic can push it longer	Commonly around £10–£15 one-way in advance bookings	→
National Express A9 Coach	Advertised about 1 hr 40 min Stansted–Victoria; often longer in rush hour	Around £10–£15 one-way when booked in advance, higher walk-up	→
Rideshare Services Rideshare	30-60 min	Varies by distance	→
Stansted Express Train	45 min	from £9.45	→
Taxi Services Taxi	30-60 min	Varies by distance	→
Taxis Hackney carriage	About 60–90 min to central London in typical conditions	Many rank quotes in reviews fall in the £120–£160 range to central London	→
Terravision coach Coach	Roughly 1 hr 15–1 hr 30 min to Victoria/Liverpool Street depending on route and traffic	Commonly around £8–£11 one-way in online promos	→
Uber Rideshare	Around 60–90 min to central London in normal traffic	User quotes commonly range £80–£140 to central London depending on surge and time of day	→
Uno 777 Bus	Commonly 1 hr 20–1 hr 40 min Hatfield–Stansted, longer in traffic	Student reports show fares roughly £8–£12 one-way depending on stop and discount	→

Frequently asked

How do I get from London Airport (STN) to the city?

STN has 18 ground-transport options — Coach, Bus, Rideshare, Internal shuttle, Train. Each listing has the route, typical cost, and journey time.

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