What is the cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to London Stansted Airport (STN)?

The cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to London Stansted Airport (STN) is to bus which costs £7 - £18 and takes 1h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to London Stansted Airport (STN)?

The fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to London Stansted Airport (STN) is to Airport Transfer which takes 54 min and costs £35 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Waterloo Station and London Stansted Airport (STN)?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from London Eye and arriving at Coach Station station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Waterloo Station and London Stansted Airport (STN)?

No, there is no direct train from Waterloo Station station to London Stansted Airport (STN). However, there are services departing from Waterloo station and arriving at Stansted Airport via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 9m.

How far is it from Waterloo Station to London Stansted Airport (STN)?

The distance between Waterloo Station and London Stansted Airport (STN) is 39 miles. The road distance is 36.5 miles.

Where do I catch the Waterloo Station to London Stansted Airport (STN) bus from?

Waterloo Station to London Stansted Airport (STN) bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Eye station.

Where do I catch the Waterloo Station to London Stansted Airport (STN) train from?

Waterloo Station to London Stansted Airport (STN) train services, operated by Stansted Express, depart from London Liverpool Street station.

Train or bus from Waterloo Station to London Stansted Airport (STN)?

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to London Stansted Airport (STN) is to train which takes 1h 9m and costs £22 - £28. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £7 - £18 and takes 1h 39m.

Where does the Waterloo Station to London Stansted Airport (STN) bus arrive?

Waterloo Station to London Stansted Airport (STN) bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Can I drive from Waterloo Station to London Stansted Airport (STN)?

Yes, the driving distance between Waterloo Station to London Stansted Airport (STN) is 36 miles. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Waterloo Station to London Stansted Airport (STN).

How do I get a train ticket from Waterloo Station to London Stansted Airport (STN)?

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Where can I stay near London Stansted Airport (STN)?

There are 424+ hotels available in London Stansted Airport (STN).

Can I share a ride from Waterloo Station to London Stansted Airport (STN)?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Waterloo Station and London Stansted Airport (STN). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Waterloo Station to London Stansted Airport (STN)

Q: How long does it take to get from Waterloo Station to London Stansted Airport (STN)?

It takes approximately 1h 9m to get from Waterloo Station to London Stansted Airport (STN), including transfers.

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There are 6 ways to get from Waterloo Station to London Stansted Airport (STN) by train, bus, rideshare, car, taxi, or shuttle

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Stansted Airporttrain Stansted Express
1h 9m
£22–27
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Eye to Coach Stationbus A8
1h 39m
£7–18
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from Waterloo Station to London Stansted-STNrideshare 36.3 mi
54 min
£35–50
Drive 36.3 mi
1. Drive from Waterloo Station to London Stansted Airport (STN)car 36.3 mi
54 min
£9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Waterloo Station to London Stansted Airport (STN)taxi 36.3 mi
54 min
£340–420
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Waterloo to London Stansted Airportshuttle A8
1h 36m
£18–28

Waterloo Station to London Stansted Airport (STN) by subway, foot, and train

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1h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 38.4 mi
Duration: 1h 9m

What companies run services between Waterloo Station, England and London Stansted Airport (STN), England?

Stansted Express operates a train from London Liverpool Street to Stansted Airport every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £21–23 and the journey takes 46 min. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Eye to Coach Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £7–18 and the journey takes 1h 39m.

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