What is the cheapest way to get from Croydon to Stansted?

The cheapest way to get from Croydon to Stansted is to drive which costs £5 - £8 and takes 37 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Croydon to Stansted?

The fastest way to get from Croydon to Stansted is to drive which takes 37 min and costs £5 - £8.

Is there a direct train between Croydon and Stansted?

No, there is no direct train from Croydon to Stansted. However, there are services departing from East Croydon and arriving at Borough Green & Wrotham via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.

How far is it from Croydon to Stansted?

The distance between Croydon and Stansted is 41 miles. The road distance is 22.5 miles.

How do I travel from Croydon to Stansted without a car?

The best way to get from Croydon to Stansted without a car is to train which takes 1h 34m and costs £30 - £55.

How long does it take to get from Croydon to Stansted?

It takes approximately 1h 34m to get from Croydon to Stansted, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Croydon to Stansted train from?

Croydon to Stansted train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from East Croydon station.

Where does the Croydon to Stansted train arrive?

Croydon to Stansted train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London Bridge station.

Can I drive from Croydon to Stansted?

Yes, the driving distance between Croydon to Stansted is 23 miles. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Croydon to Stansted.

Where can I stay near Stansted?

There are 2287+ hotels available in Stansted.

Croydon to Stansted - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 223 bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from East Croydon to London Bridgetrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain London Charing Cross - Maidstone East / ...
1h 34m
£30–51
Drive 22.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Croydon to Stanstedcar 22.4 mi
37 min
£6–8
Bus, train, line 223 bus
1. Take the bus from East Croydon Rail Station to Bromley South Stationbus Sl5
2. Take the train from Bromley South to Meophamtrain
3. Take the bus from Station Road to Labour-in-Vain Roadbus 223
2h 37m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Croydon to Stanstedtaxi 22.4 mi
37 min
£45–60
Line 367 bus, train
1. Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Bromley South Stationbus 367
2. Take the train from Bromley South to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain London Victoria - Ashford International / ...
3h 9m
£11–20

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Distance: 41.1 mi
Duration: 1h 34m

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 34m.

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