How to Get from Stansted Airport to Central London

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In this video, we share the easiest, fastest, and cheapest options to get from London Stansted Airport to central London.

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STANSTED EXPRESS TRAIN
The fastest and most convenient way to get into central London from Stansted Airport is by train on the Stansted Express.
https://www.stanstedexpress.com/
Trains typically run every 30 minutes.

Stansted Express trains run from Stansted Airport to London Liverpool Street, Tottenham Hale, and Stratford.

The first train from Stansted Airport to London Liverpool Street leaves at 5:30am from Friday to Monday and at 6am Tuesday to Thursday. The last train into London leaves at 12:30am every day.

The train to Liverpool Station takes approximately 50 minutes, about 36 minutes to Tottenham Hale, and about one hour to Stratford.

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BUSES
Taking the bus into town is not as fast as the train. But if you have time and don’t want to spend a lot of money, or if you land at a time when the train isn’t running, then the bus might be the better option for you.

Airport Express bus: https://airporttransfers.stanstedairp...
The Airport Bus Express runs the A21 bus which runs every 30 minutes from 6:00 am to 2:00 am. The buses have WiFi, toilets, and power plugs. You can take the A21 to Liverpool Street, or Stratford, just like the Stansted Express.

National Express bus:
https://www.nationalexpress.com/en/de...
The National Express runs three different buses into London: the A6, A8, and A9. The buses make multiple stops along the way, but most travelers are trying to get into London proper, and these three buses will get you there. National Express buses run 24 hours a day.

The buses are cheaper than taking the Stansted Express train and you’ll have more final destination options.

TAXI OR PRIVATE CAR
You can book a taxi or private car from the airport and get dropped off right in front of your accommodation. That way you don’t have to hassle with your luggage on public transportation once you arrive in central London.

There are multiple taxi-hailing apps where you can pre-book a cab such as:
Mini Cab It:
https://www.minicabit.com/stansted-ai...
Stansted Airport Taxi:
https://www.stanstedairporttaxi.com/
You can also pre-book a car on ride-hailing apps like Uber and Addison Lee.

Taking a taxi or private car is much more expensive than taking the bus or train. Stansted airport is not close to the city, and cabs in the UK are not cheap. In fact, your taxi ride into London might end up being more expensive than the flight you came in on!

RENT A CAR
If you plan to explore London and the surrounding areas, you can rent a car at the airport. Several car rental companies operate at Stansted Airport.

However, driving in London can be challenging, and parking is expensive, so this option may not be suitable for everyone. Plus you’ll need to pay a fee of £12.50 a day to drive in London’s ULEZ or ultra-low emissions zone. And on top of that, the cars are right-hand drive, and for the most part, manual transmissions!

If you’re only going to be in London, then just take public transportation like the tube, the overground, or the classic red double-decker buses around the city. Or walk! London is a fairly flat and walkable city. You can get your steps in and enjoy the beautiful architecture, parks, and landmarks of the city.

In the video:
00:35 - Stansted Express Train
01:43 - Bus companies
03:36 - Taxis and Private Cars
04:08 - Rent a car

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