Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Stansted

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Croydon 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.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from East Croydon to London Bridgetrain train Brighton - Bedford / ...
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain train London Charing Cross - Maidstone East / ...
    1h 35m
    £31–54

  2. Drive 22.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Croydon to Stanstedcar car 22.4 mi
    37 min
    £6–8

  3. Line 119 bus, train, line 223 bus

    1. Take the bus from Sandilands Tram Stop to Bromley South Stationbus bus 119
    2. Take the train from Bromley South to Meophamtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Station Road to Flagstone Pavingbus bus 223
    2h 46m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Croydon to Stanstedtaxi taxi 22.4 mi
    37 min
    £120–150

  5. Bus, line 429 bus

    1. Take the bus from East Croydon Rail Station to Bromley South Stationbus bus Sl5
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station Azalea Drive to The Portobello Innbus bus 429 / ...
    2h 58m

  6. Line 367 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Bromley South Stationbus bus 367
    2. Take the train from Bromley South to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain train London Victoria - Ashford International / ...
    3h 11m
    £12–22

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Croydon to Stansted.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 41.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 35m

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

You can take a train from East Croydon to Stansted via London Bridge and Borough Green & Wrotham in around 1h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from East Croydon Rail Station to Flagstone Paving via Bromley South Station, Bromley South, Swanley, Railway Station Azalea Drive, and The Portobello Inn in around 2h 58m.

Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers