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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Stansted Airport Station is to drive which takes 53 min and costs £8 - £13.

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

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 Stansted Airport Station?

No, there is no direct train from Waterloo Station station to Stansted Airport Station. 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 Stansted Airport Station?

The distance between Waterloo Station and Stansted Airport Station is 39 miles. The road distance is 36.4 miles.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Waterloo Station to Stansted Airport Station?

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to Stansted Airport Station 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 Stansted Airport Station bus arrive?

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

Where does the Waterloo Station to Stansted Airport Station train arrive?

Waterloo Station to Stansted Airport Station train services, operated by Stansted Express, arrive at Stansted Airport station.

Can I drive from Waterloo Station to Stansted Airport Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Waterloo Station to Stansted Airport Station is 36 miles. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Waterloo Station to Stansted Airport Station.

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

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Where can I stay near Stansted Airport Station?

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Q: How long does it take to get from Waterloo Station to Stansted Airport Station?

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Waterloo Station to Stansted Airport Station by train, bus, 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
Drive 36.2 mi
1. Drive from Waterloo Station to Stansted Airport Stationcar 36.2 mi
53 min
£9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Waterloo Station to Stansted Airport Stationtaxi 36.2 mi
53 min
£340–420
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Waterloo to London Stansted Airportshuttle A8
1h 39m
£18–28

Waterloo Station to Stansted Airport Station by bus

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Distance: 38.4 mi
Duration: 1h 9m

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