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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain train London Charing Cross - Maidstone East / ...
    1h 43m
    £29–54

  2. Drive 27.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Paddington to Stanstedcar car 27.5 mi
    54 min
    £7–10

  3. Bus, line 223 bus

    1. Take the bus from Paddington Station / Eastbourne Terrace to Stratford International Stationbus bus N205
    2. Take the bus from Barrack Row to Labour-in-Vain Roadbus bus 223
    3h 16m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Paddington to Stanstedtaxi taxi 27.5 mi
    54 min
    £200–250

  5. Line 36 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Paddington Station / Eastbourne Terrace to Victoria Stationbus bus 36
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain train London Victoria - Ashford International / ...
    2h 48m
    £17–45

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  • Distance: 35.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 43m

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

Southeastern operates a train from London Charing Cross to Borough Green & Wrotham hourly. Tickets cost £14–29 and the journey takes 46 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paddington Station / Eastbourne Terrace to Labour-in-Vain Road via Stratford International Station, Stratford International, Gravesend, and Barrack Row in around 3h 16m.

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