What is the cheapest way to get from Stansted Airport Station to Paddington?

The cheapest way to get from Stansted Airport Station to Paddington is to bus which costs £8 - £21 and takes 1h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Stansted Airport Station to Paddington?

The fastest way to get from Stansted Airport Station to Paddington is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs £9 - £14.

Is there a direct bus between Stansted Airport Station and Paddington?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Coach Station station and arriving at Paddington Station station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Stansted Airport Station and Paddington?

No, there is no direct train from Stansted Airport Station to Paddington. However, there are services departing from Stansted Airport and arriving at Paddington via Liverpool Street station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 4m.

How far is it from Stansted Airport Station to Paddington?

The distance between Stansted Airport Station and Paddington is 41 miles. The road distance is 39.2 miles.

How do I travel from Stansted Airport Station to Paddington without a car?

The best way to get from Stansted Airport Station to Paddington without a car is to train and subway which takes 1h 4m and costs £20 - £50.

How long does it take to get from Stansted Airport Station to Paddington?

It takes approximately 1h 4m to get from Stansted Airport Station to Paddington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stansted Airport Station to Paddington bus from?

Stansted Airport Station to Paddington bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Stansted Airport Station to Paddington train from?

Stansted Airport Station to Paddington train services, operated by Stansted Express, depart from Stansted Airport station.

Where does the Stansted Airport Station to Paddington bus arrive?

Stansted Airport Station to Paddington bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Paddington Station.

Where does the Stansted Airport Station to Paddington train arrive?

Stansted Airport Station to Paddington train services, operated by Stansted Express, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Stansted Airport Station to Paddington?

Yes, the driving distance between Stansted Airport Station to Paddington is 39 miles. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Stansted Airport Station to Paddington.

How do I get a train ticket from Stansted Airport Station to Paddington?

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Stansted Airport Station to Paddington - 5 ways to travel via train, and subway

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

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Train, subway
best
1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to London Liverpool Streettrain Stansted Express
2. Take the subway from Liverpool Street station to Paddingtonsubway Hammersmith & City / ...
1h 4m
£21–46
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Paddington Stationbus A6
1h 45m
£8–21
Drive 38.9 mi
1. Drive from Stansted Airport Station to Paddingtoncar 38.9 mi
1h 3m
£10–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Stansted Airport Station to Paddingtontaxi 38.9 mi
1h 3m
£280–350
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from London Stansted Airport to Paddington Bishop's Bridgeshuttle A6
1h 43m
£14–30

Stansted Airport Station to Paddington by train and subway

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1h 4mAverage Duration

£21Cheapest Price

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Distance: 41.1 mi
Duration: 1h 4m

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

National Express operates a bus from Coach Station to Paddington Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £8–21 and the journey takes 1h 41m.

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