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

The cheapest way to get from Stansted to London is to drive which costs £6 - £9 and takes 46 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Stansted to London is to drive which takes 46 min and costs £6 - £9.

Is there a direct train between Stansted and London?

No, there is no direct train from Stansted to London. However, there are services departing from Longfield and arriving at London Victoria via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 1m.

How far is it from Stansted to London?

The distance between Stansted and London is 30 miles. The road distance is 25 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stansted to London without a car is to train which takes 1h 1m and costs £26 - £45.

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

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

Where do I catch the Stansted to London train from?

Stansted to London train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Longfield station.

Where does the Stansted to London train arrive?

Stansted to London train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Victoria station.

Can I drive from Stansted to London?

Yes, the driving distance between Stansted to London is 25 miles. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Stansted to London.

Where can I stay near London?

There are 21344+ hotels available in London.

Stansted to London - 6 ways to travel via train, line 223 bus, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Stansted to London by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Longfield to London Victoriatrain Gillingham / ...
1h 1m
£27–42
Drive 24.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Stansted to Londoncar 24.8 mi
46 min
£7–9
Line 223 bus, bus, train
1. Take the bus from Labour-in-Vain Road to Barrack Rowbus 223
2. Take the bus from Garrick Street to Ebbsfleet International stationbus B / ...
3. Take the train from Ebbsfleet International to London St Pancras Intltrain
1h 23m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Stansted to Londontaxi 24.8 mi
46 min
£100–130
Line 223 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Labour-in-Vain Road to Station Roadbus 223
2. Take the train from Meopham to London Victoriatrain Gillingham / ...
1h 38m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Labour-in-Vain Road to Western Roadbus S9
2. Take the train from Borough Green & Wrotham to London Victoriatrain Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
1h 43m

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Distance: 29.9 mi
Duration: 1h 1m

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

Southeastern operates a train from Longfield to London Victoria every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £12–24 and the journey takes 51 min.

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