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How to get from London Stansted Airport (STN) ✈️ to the City Center
London Stansted Airport (STN) is the third largest airport of London and important base for airline Ryanair. Stansted Airport is located about 65 km northeast of the main city center of London. Upon arrival, you can reach downtown London by Express Train, Express Bus, Taxi, Welcome Pickup, Uber, Private Shuttle or Shared Shuttle.
⏱️ The fastest transfer is by Express Train
💸 The cheapest transfer is by Express Bus
This guide compares all available airport transfers at London Stansted Airport (STN) according to classic travel factors. This includes travel time, cost per person (pp), a short route description and official links to book or buy tickets.
Transfer comparison
Overview of all transfer options from London Stansted Airport to the City Center (Victoria Station, Liverpool Station)
| Transport | Travel time | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Express Train ⏱️ | 50 Min. | £ 21 | Details |
| Express Bus 💸 | 90-120 Min. | £ 20 | Details |
| Taxi | 75 Min. | £ 65‑80 | Details |
| Welcome Pickup | 75 Min. | £ 150 | Details |
| Uber | 75 Min. | £ 90‑250 | Details |
| Private Shuttle | 75 Min. | £ 95 | Details |
| Shared Shuttle | 90 Min. | £ 28 | Details |
Additional note: There may be waiting times at the taxi rank if there are high volume of passengers. In this case, a pre-booked transfer (e.g. via Welcome Pickups) is the more faster and comfortable option.
Timetable and tickets here ↗
Travel time:
⏱️ 50 minutesCost:
£ 21 ppDescription:
‘Stansted Express’ train from “Stansted Airport” (station next to the Arrival Hall) to “Liverpool Street” Railway Station (City North), from here three Tube lines continue to central London
Timetable and tickets here ↗
Travel time:
90-120 minutesCost:
💸 £ 20 ppDescription:
National Express Bus from London Stansted Airport (bus station next to Arrival Hall) to “Liverpool Street” Station or “Victoria Station”, here you can change to the Underground
Official local taxis
Travel time:
75 minutesCost:
£ 70-90Description:
Taxi from London Stansted Airport (taxistand in front of the terminal building) to central London or directly to your accommodation in the city center
Book a Welcome Pickup ↗
Travel time:
20 minutes (+pickup)Cost:
£ 150Description:
Comfortable private transfer (via Welcome Pickups) from London Stansted Airport (nameplate in the Arrival Hall) to central London or directly to your accommodation
Order an Uber ride ↗
Travel time:
75 minutes (+pickup)Cost:
£ 90-250Description:
Uber from London Stansted Airport (pick-up location according to Uber app) to central London or directly to your accommodation
Book a private transfer ↗
Travel time:
75 minutes (+pickup)Cost:
£ 95Description:
Private transfer (via GetYourGuide) from London Stansted Airport (nameplate in the Arrival Hall) to central London or directly to your accommodation
Book a minibus ride ↗
Travel time:
90 minutes (+pickup)Cost:
£ 28 pp (from 2 persons)Description:
Shared Shuttle (Minibus) from London Stansted Airport (pick-up point as per provider) to central London or directly to your accommodation & hotelAD
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