London Stansted Airport (STN) is one of the fastest-growing airports in Europe. Taxis, trains and buses are your three transfer options when travelling from the airport to the city centre of London. Taking a London airport taxi is very convenient, but at the same time, can be expensive. The 64 km journey will cost approximately €120 (£100), charged using a taximeter, and will take around 1 hour and 20 minutes. Travelling on the Stansted Express train is the fastest transfer option, as the average transfer time to London Liverpool Street is 47 minutes. An off-peak train ticket for this journey also costs just €18.75 (£16.60). Taking either the easyBus or National Express bus is the cheapest mode of transport from Stansted Airport (STN) as it costs on average €13.50 (£12) one-way, depending on how far in advance you book your ticket. However, this journey does take approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes to reach the city centre.

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How to get from Stansted airport to the city centre by taxi

For a convenient and relaxed transfer it is always better to choose a London airport taxi. All taxis at Stansted Airport are black with a yellow ”TAXI” sign on top. Their license will be displayed on a plaque on the rear bumper of the car and a sticker on the windshield. Never accept transfer services from random individuals who may approach you as you leave the airport as these could be unlicensed and may charge you a much higher rate. When the roads are not congested, the approximate travel time is 1 hour and 20 minutes and the journey should cost you around €120 (£100) depending on the exact distance to your hotel.

Taxi fare from Stansted airport to city centre

When travelling from Stansted airport to the city centre of London, taxi rides can be extremely costly, as the fare is calculated using a taximeter based on distance travelled or time taken. In addition, extra charges from tolls, late-night driving, or national holidays may apply. However, the average price of this journey is €120 (£100).

Booking your taxi ride in advance through a private company might be less expensive and you will receive a flat rate fee.

Pris
€120
Varaktighet
80 Min.
*Rates may vary unless you book your taxi in advance.
Bekvämlighet
Säkerhet
Valuta för pengarna

Taxibilar finns tillgängliga dygnet runt på Stansted flygplats.

Where do I get it from?

Taxis at Stansted airport are lined up just outside of the terminal’s exit doors.

Convenience

As far as comfort is concerned, taxis provide the best services. You don’t need to stand outside in the cold waiting for public transport, you can simply hop into a taxi and start enjoying London. Taxi rides might be hard on your wallet, but the convenience they offer cannot be compared with the other means of transport.

Användbara tips

Se gärna till att chauffören känner till att du vet det genomsnittliga priset innan du påbörjar din resa.
Se till att taxametern är återställd och går korrekt under hela resan.
Om din chaufför väljer att ta en tullbelagd väg, måste han säga till i förväg då det innebär en extra kostnad.
Trafiken i London kan vara extremt hektisk. Om du reser under rusningstid kan restiden bli dubbelt så lång.

How to get from Stansted airport to city centre by train

Taking the Stansted Express train is the quickest method of travelling from Stansted airport to the downtown area of London. The trains end their 47-minute journey at Liverpool Street terminus, located in the main business district of London. If you’re travelling on a budget, taking a train could also be a great option as tickets cost just €18.75 (£16.60).

How much is the train from Stansted airport to city centre?

Off-peak single tickets from Stansted airport to Liverpool Street in the city centre of London cost €18.75 (£16.60).

You can purchase your train tickets online, or from the ticket counters and automated ticket machines in Stansted airport train station.

Pris
€18.75
Varaktighet
47 Min.
Waiting time is around 15 minutes.
Bekvämlighet
Säkerhet
Valuta för pengarna

Stansted Express-tågen går till järnvägsstationen Liverpool Street mellan 05:30 och 00:30.

Where do I get it from?

The Stansted airport train station is located right under the passenger terminal and it can be easily accessed via lifts, escalators, or ramps. To find it, all you need to do is follow the signs from baggage claim and they will lead you straight to the lifts.

Convenience

Although the Stansted Express train is affordable, easily accessible and fairly cheap, it doesn’t leave you in the most useful location in the city. Liverpool Street Station is located in the main business district of London, not a place tourists want to visit and there are little to no hotels around. Therefore, to reach your accommodation, you will need to take another train, taxi or bus from there.

Tidsplaner

Tågtidtabell för Stansted Express från flygplatsen till sluthållplatsen Liverpool street.

Användbara tips

Barn under 5 år reser gratis.
Det finns andra Stansted Express-tåg som går till stationen Tottenham Hale.
Se till att behålla biljetten hela tiden då det sker slumpmässiga kontroller under din resa.
Håll alltid ett öga på dina tillhörigheter.

How to get from Stansted airport to city centre by bus

Taking a bus from Stansted airport to the city centre of London gives you many different route options, so wherever you’re staying downtown, you should find a stop that suits you. The National Express bus runs to Victoria Station, Paddington Station and the Liverpool Street terminus, while the easyBus runs to Baker Street. Tickets for the easyBus start at £2 and at £8 for the National Express, if you purchase them online weeks in advance, but the most common price for both the easyBus and National Express coach is €13.50 (£12). Be aware that although the easyBus tickets are much cheaper, these buses are small, cramped and old compared to the National Express buses. The total journey time from Stansted airport to London is 1 hour and 40 minutes in light traffic.

How much is the bus from Stansted airport to the city centre?

For both the easyBus and National Express bus, the further in advance you purchase your tickets, the cheaper they are. The easyBus tickets start at £2 one-way and the National Express is £8. However, the most common price is 13.50€ (£12) from Stansted airport to the city centre of London.

You can buy your tickets from the National Express or easyBus counters in the arrivals hall at Stansted airport or you can purchase them online beforehand.

Pris
€13.50
Varaktighet
100 Min.
Waiting time is around 15 minutes.
Bekvämlighet
Säkerhet
Valuta för pengarna

National Express och easyBus går dygnet runt.

Where do I get it from?

As soon as you walk through the arrivals hall exit doors you will see the coach station directly in front of you. The buses leave every 15 to 30 minutes, so you will likely see a bus waiting in the stands.

Convenience

Bus rides from Stansted airport to the metropolitan area of London are inexpensive and very frequent. However, do not be surprised if you get stuck in traffic, adding a lot of time to your journey. In order to avoid the rush hour, you can always use the traffic-independent trains.

Tidsplaner

Ruttkarta för National Express

Användbara tips

Se till att du tar rätt buss då det finns 4 olika rutter.
Förvänta dig en mindre frekvent tjänst under natten.
Att boka dina biljetter i förväg kan ge betydligt billigare priser.

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Vanliga frågor

Hur mycket kostar en taxi från Stansted flygplats till stadens centrum?

Taxis at Stansted airport don’t have a set fees, instead, journeys are calculated using a taximeter based on distance. The average price of a taxi ride from Stansted airport to the city centre of London is £100 (€120). Without traffic, the journey will take approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes.

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