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How to get fromWaterloo Station to Stanstedby train, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Waterloo Station to Stansted by train, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from London Waterloo East to Otfordtrain train London Charing Cross - Ramsgate / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Otford to Stanstedtaxi taxi
    51 min
    £41–60

  2. Drive  24.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Waterloo Station to Stanstedcar car 24.3 mi
    44 min
    £6–9

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Waterloo Station to Stanstedtaxi taxi 24.3 mi
    44 min
    £230–280

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  • Distance: 28.3 mi
  • Duration: 51 min

What companies run services between Waterloo Station, England and Stansted, England?

There is no direct connection from Waterloo Station to Stansted. However, you can walk to London Waterloo East, take the train to Otford, then take the taxi to Stansted. Alternatively, you can drive from Waterloo Station to Stansted in around 44 min.

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