Which shuttle bus should I take between London and Stansted airport?

Stansted Airport is about 20 kilometers from the heart of London, and there are a number of shuttle services to get you there.

To save you some stress, I'm going to tell you in detail about the solutions available to you.

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Shuttle between London and Stansted: article summary

Shuttle between London and Stansted: buses and coaches

The Stansted bus station is ideally located just a few steps from the main terminal. Services are mainly operated by National Express, and link the airport to a wide range of destinations. numerous bus and train stations including :

• London Victoria
• London Liverpool Street
• Waterloo

Prices for transport start at around £15.

Stansted to London by train

Stansted has its own station under the terminal. This station is served by the Stansted Express.

Its service is a regular and convenient train service from the airport to London Station, Liverpool Street, Tottenham Hale and Stratford.

Visit trains depart every 15 minutes with a wide range of tariffs available.

Shuttle between London and Stansted: take the Underground

There is no direct connection between theStansted airport and London in metroThere will be a few exchanges to make.

The journey to central London takes around 90 minutes. It's important to note that Stansted Airport users traveling from London, Liverpool Street or Stratford should be aware that their Oyster Card is only valid for Tottenham Hale.

Customers without a valid ticket from Tottenham Hale to Stansted Airport (whether one-way or return) may be fined.

You can use your Oyster card when travelling by metro. This card allows you to travel more easily on the entire London network.

Find out more about the Oyster card

Obtaining an Oyster card is generally the cheapest way to public transport in London.

You can get an Oyster card with direct debit, which means you don't have to worry about having change in your pocket.

You can use an Oyster card in :

• Subways
• Visit bus
• Streetcars
• London Overground

Choosing to take a cab in London

Journey time to central London (Waterloo station) is around 60 minutes and can cost between £60 and £200, depending on the type of vehicle you choose.

Take a cab can simplify your trip. So make sure you choose a cab that meets your needs and those of your passengers.

From business trips to minibuses and cab coaches, there is a range of options available to suit all budgets, ensuring that your journey to and from the airport as stress-free as possible!

As with most things, you'll probably get a better price if you book your transfer in advance.

Transferring between London and Stansted isn't as difficult as it sounds. In fact, there are plenty of options to take you around central London. From what get your vacation off to a great start!

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