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

The cheapest way to get from Stansted to Paddington is to drive which costs £6 - £10 and takes 55 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Stansted to Paddington is to drive which takes 55 min and costs £6 - £10.

Is there a direct train between Stansted and Paddington?

No, there is no direct train from Stansted to Paddington station. However, there are services departing from Borough Green & Wrotham and arriving at Paddington station via Charing Cross station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 9m.

How far is it from Stansted to Paddington?

The distance between Stansted and Paddington is 36 miles. The road distance is 27.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stansted to Paddington without a car is to train which takes 1h 9m and costs £28 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 1h 9m to get from Stansted to Paddington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stansted to Paddington train from?

Stansted to Paddington train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Borough Green & Wrotham station.

Where does the Stansted to Paddington train arrive?

Stansted to Paddington train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Charing Cross station.

Can I drive from Stansted to Paddington?

Yes, the driving distance between Stansted to Paddington is 28 miles. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Stansted to Paddington.

Where can I stay near Paddington?

There are 21940+ hotels available in Paddington.

Stansted to Paddington - 5 ways to travel via train, line 223 bus, car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Borough Green & Wrotham to London Charing Crosstrain Maidstone East - London Charing Cross / ...
1h 9m
£28–53
Drive 27.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Stansted to Paddingtoncar 27.5 mi
55 min
£7–10
Line 223 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Labour-in-Vain Road to Barrack Rowbus 223
2. Take the train from Gravesend to London St Pancras Intltrain Faversham - St Pancras International / ...
1h 27m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Stansted to Paddingtontaxi 27.5 mi
55 min
£200–250
Line 408 bus, train, bus
1. Take the bus from Labour-in-Vain Road to Western Roadbus 408
2. Take the train from Borough Green & Wrotham to London Victoriatrain
3. Take the bus from Victoria Station to Westbourne Terracebus 36
2h

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Distance: 35.6 mi
Duration: 1h 9m

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

Southeastern operates a train from Borough Green & Wrotham to London Charing Cross hourly. Tickets cost £14–29 and the journey takes 49 min.

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