What is the cheapest way to get from Stanstead to Central London?

The cheapest way to get from Stanstead to Central London is to drive which costs £18 - £28 and takes 1h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Stanstead to Central London?

The fastest way to get from Stanstead to Central London is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs £18 - £28.

Is there a direct train between Stanstead and Central London?

No, there is no direct train from Stanstead to Central London station. However, there are services departing from Sudbury (Suffolk) and arriving at Ealing Broadway station via Marks Tey and Stratford station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.

How far is it from Stanstead to Central London?

The distance between Stanstead and Central London is 80 miles. The road distance is 76.1 miles.

How do I travel from Stanstead to Central London without a car?

The best way to get from Stanstead to Central London without a car is to train and subway which takes 3h 36m and costs £35 - £60.

How long does it take to get from Stanstead to Central London?

It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Stanstead to Central London, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stanstead to Central London train from?

Stanstead to Central London train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Marks Tey station.

Where does the Stanstead to Central London train arrive?

Stanstead to Central London train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.

Can I drive from Stanstead to Central London?

Yes, the driving distance between Stanstead to Central London is 76 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Stanstead to Central London.

Where can I stay near Central London?

There are 20790+ hotels available in Central London.

Stanstead to Central London - 3 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Stanstead to Central London by train, subway, bus, or car

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Train, subway
best
1. Take the train from Marks Tey to Stratford (London)train Colchester Town - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the subway from Stratford station to Ealing Broadway stationsubway Central
3h 36m
£38–58
Drive 75.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Stanstead to Central Londoncar 75.7 mi
1h 46m
£19–28
Bus, train, subway
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Hospital Bus Stationbus 13A / ...
2. Take the train from Cambridge to Finsbury Parktrain
3. Take the subway from Finsbury Park station to Northfields stationsubway
3h 58m
£41–64

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Distance: 79.3 mi
Duration: 3h 36m

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 Ealing Broadway station, walk to Ealing Broadway Station, then take the bus to St Faith's Church. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stanway Close to Northfields station via Bus Station, Hospital Bus Station, The Busway station, Cambridge, Finsbury Park, and Finsbury Park station in around 3h 58m.

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