What is the cheapest way to get from Charing Cross to Stansted Airport Station?

The cheapest way to get from Charing Cross to Stansted Airport Station is to bus which costs £7 - £18 and takes 1h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Charing Cross to Stansted Airport Station?

The fastest way to get from Charing Cross to Stansted Airport Station is to drive which takes 52 min and costs £8 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Charing Cross and Stansted Airport Station?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from London Eye and arriving at Coach Station station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Charing Cross and Stansted Airport Station?

No, there is no direct train from Charing Cross station to Stansted Airport Station. However, there are services departing from Embankment station and arriving at Stansted Airport via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 12m.

How far is it from Charing Cross to Stansted Airport Station?

The distance between Charing Cross and Stansted Airport Station is 39 miles. The road distance is 36.1 miles.

How do I travel from Charing Cross to Stansted Airport Station without a car?

The best way to get from Charing Cross to Stansted Airport Station without a car is to subway and train which takes 1h 12m and costs £23 - £35.

How long does it take to get from Charing Cross to Stansted Airport Station?

It takes approximately 1h 12m to get from Charing Cross to Stansted Airport Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Charing Cross to Stansted Airport Station bus from?

Charing Cross to Stansted Airport Station bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Eye station.

Where do I catch the Charing Cross to Stansted Airport Station train from?

Charing Cross to Stansted Airport Station train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Embankment station.

Where does the Charing Cross to Stansted Airport Station bus arrive?

Charing Cross to Stansted Airport Station bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Charing Cross to Stansted Airport Station train arrive?

Charing Cross to Stansted Airport Station train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Charing Cross to Stansted Airport Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Charing Cross to Stansted Airport Station is 36 miles. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Charing Cross to Stansted Airport Station.

How do I get a train ticket from Charing Cross to Stansted Airport Station?

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There are 5 ways to get from Charing Cross to Stansted Airport Station by subway, train, bus, car, taxi, or shuttle

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Subway, train
best
1. Take the subway from Embankment station to Liverpool Street stationsubway Circle
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Stansted Airporttrain Stansted Express
1h 12m
£23–31
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Eye to Coach Stationbus A8
1h 39m
£7–18
Drive 35.9 mi
1. Drive from Charing Cross to Stansted Airport Stationcar 35.9 mi
52 min
£9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Charing Cross to Stansted Airport Stationtaxi 35.9 mi
52 min
£260–320
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Waterloo to London Stansted Airportshuttle A8
1h 34m
£18–28

Charing Cross to Stansted Airport Station by subway and train

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Distance: 39.2 mi
Duration: 1h 12m

What companies run services between Charing Cross, Greater London, England and Stansted Airport Station, England?

National Express operates a bus from London Eye to Coach Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £7–18 and the journey takes 1h 39m.

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