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Last updated on January 2023

How to get from London Stansted Airport (STN) ✈️ to the City Center

London Stansted Airport (STN) is the third largest airport of London and 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 or Uber.

    ⏱️ 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.

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Transfer comparison

Overview of all transfer options from London Stansted Airport to the City Center (Victoria Station, Liverpool Street Station)

Transport Travel time Cost
train Express train 50 Min. ⏱️ £ 21 Details
bus Express Bus 90‑120 Min. £ 14 💸 Details
taxi Taxi 75 Min. £ 100 Details
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Pickup
75 Min. £ 130 Details
uber Uber 75 Min. £ 90‑250 Details
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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.

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Express train from Stansted Airport to the City Center
Express train

Timetable and tickets here ↗


Travel time:
⏱️ 50 minutes

Cost:
£ 21 pp

Description:
‘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


Bus from Stansted Airport to the City Center
Express Bus (AD)

Timetable and tickets here ↗


Travel time:
90-120 minutes

Cost:
💸 £ 14 pp

Description:
‘National Express’ bus lines from Stansted Airport (bus station next to Arrival Hall) to “Liverpool Street Station” or “Victoria Station”; change to the Underground at each terminus


Taxi from Stansted Airport to the City Center
Taxi

Official local taxis


Travel time:
75 minutes

Cost:
£ 100

Description:
Taxi from London Stansted Airport (taxistand in front of the terminal building) to central London or directly to your accommodation in the city center



Welcome Pickup from London Stansted Airport to the City Center
Welcome Pickups (AD)

Book a Welcome Pickup ↗


Travel time:
75 minutes (+pickup)

Cost:
£ 130

Description:
Comfortable private transfer (via Welcome Pickups) from London Stansted Airport (nameplate in the Arrival Hall) to central London or directly to your accommodation



Uber from Stansted Airport to the City Center
Uber (AD)

Order an Uber ride ↗


Travel time:
75 minutes (+pickup)

Cost:
£ 90-250

Description:
Uber from London Stansted Airport (pick-up location according to Uber app) to central London or directly to your accommodation




Route from London Stansted Airport (STN) to central London


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