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How to get fromStanstead to Central Londonby bus, train, subway, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Stanstead to Central London by bus, train, subway, or car

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  1. Line 41 bus, train, subway

    best
    1. Take the bus from Stanway Close to Bus Stationbus bus 41
    2. Take the train from Sudbury (Suffolk) to Marks Teytrain train
    3. Take the train from Marks Tey to Stratford (London)train train
    4. Take the subway from Stratford station to Green Park stationsubway subway
    5. Take the subway from Green Park Station to South Ealing stationsubway subway
    3h 15m
    £43–116

  2. Drive 75.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Stanstead to Central Londoncar car 75.7 mi
    1h 46m
    £19–27

  3. Line 41 bus, train, line 65 bus

    1. Take the bus from Stanway Close to Bus Stationbus bus 41
    2. Take the train from Sudbury (Suffolk) to Marks Teytrain train
    3. Take the train from Marks Tey to Stratford (London)train train
    4. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ealing Broadwaytrain train
    5. Take the bus from Ealing Broadway Station to Darwin Road Brentfordbus bus 65 / ...
    3h 27m
    £38–75

  4. Train, subway

    1. Take the train from Marks Tey to Stratford (London)train train Colchester Town - London Liverpool Street / ...
    2. Take the subway from Stratford station to Ealing Broadway stationsubway subway Central
    3h 38m
    £42–106

  5. Line 43 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Groves Closebus bus 43 / ...
    2. Take the train from Colchester to Shenfieldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Shenfield to Ealing Broadwaytrain train
    4h 44m
    £43–83

Stanstead to Central London by bus, train, and subway

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration3h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 79.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 15m

What companies run services between Stanstead, England and Central London, England?

There is no direct connection from Stanstead to Central London. However, you can take the line 41 bus to Bus Station, walk to Sudbury (Suffolk), take the train to Marks Tey, take the train to Stratford (London), walk to Stratford station, take the subway to Green Park station, walk to Green Park Station, then take the subway to South Ealing station. Alternatively, you can drive from Stanstead to Central London in around 1h 46m.

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